The Bella twins’ return to the ring has hit a small setback, as WWE just gave an update that Nikki Bella is currently recovering from an injury she suffered on SmackDown.
The injury happened during a big tag team match where Nikki teamed up with Brie Bella against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. The match was fast-paced and competitive, with lots of back-and-forth action and interference. In the end, the Bella Twins won after Brie pinned Bliss, thanks to interference from The Irresistible Forces. But things didn’t look great afterward.
Near the end of the match, Nikki was seen in pain. She was seen limping and putting less weight on her left leg. WWE medical staff also checked on her while everything else was still going on.
It seemed more concerning when Nikki later wore a walking boot during a live taping of The Nikki & Brie Show.
WWE says Nikki Bella is undergoing rehab after suffering injury on SmackDown
WWE has now confirmed on the April 3, 2026, episode of SmackDown that Nikki is going through rehab and working on her recovery.
Nikki had hurt her left ankle during an exchange with Charlotte Flair. It likely happened during Flair’s roll-up or a similar move, as her ankle twisted awkwardly. Even though she finished her part, she stayed outside the ring afterward.
There is no exact timeline, yet. However, the WWE Universe retains hope that she appears at WrestleMania 42 in the big Fatal 4-Way tag team match for the Women’s Tag Team Championships. The match features The Bella Twins, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, and the current champions, Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
However, if Nikki Bella can’t return in time, WWE may have to change its plans.
We wish for her speedy recovery.
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