Nikki Bella Addresses Status for WWE Night of Champions After Ankle Injury

TLDR

Nikki Bella addressed her potential return from an ankle injury during the April 27, 2026 episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, expressing hope to compete at WWE Night of Champions on June 27 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bella suffered a severe ankle injury that required surgery and forced her out of WrestleMania 42, with the wrestler revealing she tore, sprained, and fractured her ankle during the March 27 episode of SmackDown. She previously estimated a 6-8 week recovery timeline on social media, making the June event a potential target date for her return.