Nikki Bella has been spotted wearing a walking boot following the ankle injury she suffered during the March 27 episode of WWE SmackDown, raising concerns about her availability for WrestleMania 42, with the show now just weeks away.
Nikki was seen alongside Brie Bella while recording a future episode of The Nikki and Brie Show, and the walking boot she was wearing represents the first clear visual indication of how serious the ankle issue may be. The sighting changes the conversation around her status considerably.
Earlier reports from PWInsider had confirmed the nature of the injury following the incident on SmackDown, where Nikki went down during a post-match brawl and did not return to the ring for the remainder of the segment.
“For those who have asked about WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella after she went to the floor and didn’t return during a brawl on SmackDown, PWInsider.com is told that she suffered an ankle injury,” the report stated. “The belief among those we spoke with is that Bella rolled her left ankle during an exchange with Charlotte Flair.”
While the ankle roll was already known, the walking boot sighting now suggests the injury is significant enough to require support. Even relatively minor ankle injuries can require several weeks to heal, and the addition of a walking boot puts her WrestleMania timeline under real pressure. No official word has been provided by WWE or Nikki Bella herself on the severity of the injury or her expected recovery timeline.
As of late, The Bella Twins have been prominently featured in the multi-team program alongside Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss and champions The Irresistible Forces, Nia Jax and Lash Legend. A multi-team match for the titles at WrestleMania had been planned involving The Bella Twins, and Nikki’s health status is now a significant variable in how that match ultimately comes together.
WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. We wish her a speedy recovery.
BTS of the Nikki & Brie show with special guests Nattie & Becky Lynch + a surprise appearance from Cody Rhodes!
it looks like Nikki is in a walking boot tho, i hope she’ll be okay soon 😕❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/Sh6W0ze0L1
— 𝑴 ☆ (@thebellasfave) March 30, 2026
