WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has opened up about a major personal and professional transformation as she heads into 2026 feeling re-energized.
Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki Bella reflected on how much the past year changed her mindset and outlook. “Well, there’s quite a few things,”Nikki said. “Honestly, I’m so fired up for 2026. I’m very blessed for 2025. And what I’ll say is… when you look at me walking out at the Royal Rumble, and you look at the girl who walked out for her triple threat title match last night.”
“I am a night and day difference. This year was so amazing to me. It was such a growing year. It was me entering a brand new era and something I’ve been yearning and craving.” Addressing the common phrase fans have used online, Nikki didn’t shy away from embracing it.
She said, “Like, people say, ‘Nikki got her groove back.’ But I got my groove back, I got happiness back. I found more about who I am and I’m comfortable with that. And all — I got confidence back. I got everything back and then some. It doesn’t even look like the same girl. And you feel the energy off that girl when you’re looking at both.”
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is fired up and ready for 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, Nikki Bella made it clear that her attitude is all about embracing the unknown. “And now being who I am and how comfortable I am and all of the things? I’m just fired up to go into this year. Everything is unexpected, and I love it. I’m like, ‘Bring it on.’ I’m in the era where I’m ready for it.” [H/T: 411mania]
Bella returned to in-ring competition at the WWE Royal Rumble. After that appearance, she made her return in the summer. Following a brief babyface run, she turned heel in November and began a heated rivalry with Stephanie Vaquer over the Women’s World Championship.
Her latest match took place last week on WWE Raw, where she faced Raquel Rodriguez and Vaquer in a triple threat match. Vaquer retained the Women’s World Title at the end of the bout.
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