A former Women’s Champion may be returning to WWE.
It was reported today by WrestleVotes that there have significant discussions about Nikki Bella returning “to action.” In other words, it looks like she will be coming out of retirement.
“We’re told significant discussions have taken place regarding a Nikki Bella return to action, with the strong expectation from multiple WWE sources that it will happen sooner rather than later.”
We’re told significant discussions have taken place regarding a Nikki Bella return to action, with the strong expectation from multiple WWE sources that it will happen sooner rather than later.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) January 23, 2025
Nikki Bella officially announced her retirement from in-ring competition on the season finale of Total Bellas in June 2019. The primary reason cited was her health. She had undergone neck surgery in 2016 to repair a herniated disc, a consequence of her physical and power-based wrestling style, notably her finishing move, the Rack Attack 2.0. She also revealed that a benign cyst had been found on her brain. While not cancerous, it was another health concern that contributed to her decision to step away from the ring. She felt her body telling her it was time.
