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Nikki Bella hopes to return from her ankle injury by the end of June, while WWE notes her rehab progress. A new John Cena comedy trailer for Little Brother, featuring Eric Andre, was released ahead of its June 26 debut. Former Nexus member Michael Tarver announced his retirement, with final shows set for the weekend, ending a 22-year career. The update also weaves in broader WWE/NXT and AEW-related notes and interviews.
Nikki Bella's WrestleMania 42 status is uncertain due to an ankle injury, jeopardizing her spot in the Women's Tag Team Championship fatal four-way. If she can't compete, Brie Bella's partner is reportedly Paige, who PWInsider says has signed a multi-year WWE contract to return for the match—Paige's first WWE appearance since 2022 after neck-injury retirement; Nikki has worn a boot and hadn't wrestled since March 27, with a decision about her WrestleMania participation due in the 24 hours ahead of the show.
Paige returned to WWE during WrestleMania 42 post-show, declaring WWE her home after Nikki Bella revealed she’d undergone surgery and ran into Paige in Birmingham, with Paige already holding gold and signaling a promising comeback.
Paige (Saraya) reportedly signed with WWE and is expected to return to the ring during WrestleMania weekend, potentially appearing in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way by substituting Nikki Bella who has not been cleared to wrestle; she previously wrestled in WWE in 2017, spent time in AEW, and now looks to resume in-ring action.
Nikki Bella will reportedly not be cleared to wrestle at WrestleMania 42 due to an ankle injury, taking her and Brie out of the planned fatal four-way Women’s Tag Team Title match alongside Nia Jax & Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria. The returning Paige could factor into WWE’s plans for the match as it is retooled, since the Bellas have never held the titles and both sisters intend to finish their in‑ring careers around 2027.
Nikki Bella reportedly isn’t cleared for WrestleMania 42, with PWInsider noting Paige (Saraya Jade-Bevis) has signed to return and is expected to substitute Nikki in Saturday’s WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four Way, after Paige was allegedly secretly flown to Las Vegas for a run-through.
Nikki Bella is sidelined with an ankle injury and will not compete at WrestleMania 42, with Paige reportedly returning to WWE to redebut and take Nikki’s spot alongside Brie in the Women’s Tag Team Championship Match; Paige has reportedly signed a multi-year deal to return to in-ring competition.
Brie Bella says she and Nikki aren’t avoiding WWE; they’re waiting for WWE to cue them back into a storyline after Brie’s January return, with WWE noting they’ll be used when needed. The sisters want to wrestle before WrestleMania 42, especially since the Women’s Tag Team Titles are on the line. Their last TV appearance was Feb. 2, 2026, and Nikki has been seen in Phoenix ahead of SmackDown; both are expected to be involved during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, signaling a potential in‑ring return on a big stage.
Brie Bella confirms she is back with WWE full-time after her Royal Rumble appearance, saying she and sister Nikki plan to pursue the Women’s Tag Team Championship currently held by IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley.
Triple H teased a star-studded, surprise-filled Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, calling it epic and promising surprises to rival past editions, but a Nikki Bella entry may have already been spoiled by a plane-side Instagram Story; with 16 women declared so far, more surprises could still be on the way.
The article highlights five notable botches at WWE Clash in Paris, including a misfired kick by Nikki Bella, a sloppy head-ramming spot, a minor timing error during Bron Breakker's attack, a failed Irish-Curse Backbreaker, and CM Punk's fall through a table, emphasizing that while botches are common, they add a humorous element to wrestling events.
Nikki Bella lost to Becky Lynch at WWE Clash in Paris but expressed gratitude to her fans and enthusiasm for returning to the ring, indicating her passion remains strong and hinting at a potential comeback.
The July 14 WWE Raw will feature multiple matches and segments including Nikki Bella's first Raw match in seven years against Chelsea Green, Naomi addressing her Women's World Title win, GUNTHER watching a gauntlet match to determine his SummerSlam opponent, and a #1 contender gauntlet match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The show promises exciting action from Birmingham, Alabama.
The article discusses the latest wrestling rumors, including Ron Killings being referred to by his real name alongside R-Truth, Nikki Bella declining a private locker room, Damage CTRL disbanding, WWE's interest in signing Private Party, and Komander's long-term injury, emphasizing that these are unconfirmed rumors.
Ahead of WWE RAW in Arizona, CM Punk and AJ Styles are backstage, with Punk scheduled to appear on the show. The episode features major matches including Jey Uso defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and appearances by Seth Rollins, John Cena, and Nikki Bella, with potential surprises like Bayley's return. The episode is expected to be highly eventful, possibly shaking up the RAW title picture and women's division.