Nikki Bella Hints at Future Rivalries After Royal Rumble Appearance

Nikki Bella made her long-awaited return at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, stepping back into the ring for the Women’s Rumble Match after years away from competition. Following her big moment, Nikki spoke about what it felt like to be back under the WWE spotlight and teased some unfinished business with a few top stars.

“It’s crazy. The crowd just gets you right back into who you are out there,” Nikki said. “What I sometimes have to be careful of is that I almost want to go into ultimate heel Nikki mode because it’s where I thrive.”

Getting emotional about her return, she described the energy of the WWE Universe and the backstage atmosphere leading up to the event.

“You try not to get emotional because it’s been so long. I love my WWE Universe family. I love my family back here. When you hear the crowd react like that, you’re just like, ‘Oh my Gosh.’ It gives you all the feels.”

But Nikki didn’t just reflect—she made it clear she still has some scores to settle.

“There are parts of me that have unfinished business, long business, with Charlotte Flair, but also Liv Morgan,” she admitted. “I’ve never caused chaos to Bayley, that’s someone I’ve really been loving. I kind of want to kick her off her high horse… and Chelsea Green too.”

With WrestleMania 41 on the horizon, Nikki’s return raises big questions—was this a one-off appearance, or is she sticking around for another run?