Brie Bella Admits She Nearly Pulled Out of WrestleMania 42 Match After Nikki Bella Injury

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Brie Bella has revealed she nearly pulled out of her WrestleMania 42 match after her sister Nikki Bella suffered an ankle injury that prevented her from competing in their planned Women's Tag Team Title match. Speaking on the Nikki & Brie Show on April 21, 2026, Brie admitted she seriously considered withdrawing because "the moment didn't feel right" without her sister, but ultimately decided to stay after discussions with her husband Bryan Danielson about how rare such opportunities are at their career stage. WWE brought in Paige as a last-minute replacement for Nikki, which led to a title win at the event.