Nikki Bella Admits She Hated Lying About Severity of Ankle Injury

TLDR

Nikki Bella revealed on her vlog that she underwent major ankle surgery after an injury forced her out of WrestleMania 42, and admitted she "hated lying" to fans about the severity of her condition. Bella explained that WWE announced her injury and rehabilitation but not the surgery, forcing her to downplay the extent of her medical situation while dealing with intense pain and emotional difficulties. She stated that having to pretend she wasn't seriously injured made her recovery even harder, as it conflicted with her "Fearless Nikki" character which is based on connecting with fans through her real-life struggles.