Nikki Bella Admits Confusion Over Sudden Heel-to-Babyface Shift

TLDR

Nikki Bella revealed in a March 20, 2026 interview that she was confused by WWE's direction to play a neutral character after her heel turn and reunion with Brie Bella following the 2026 Royal Rumble. Bella admitted she was having fun as a heel and felt comfortable in that role, but WWE instructed her to tone things down when fans began cheering her again. She has now decided to stay true to herself as a "natural heel" and deliver everything she has regardless of how she's labeled, stating she won't perform at a neutral or babyface level because "that's not me."