Brie Bella Regrets WWE Return After Childbirth

WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella is opening up about a decision that still weighs heavily on her—stepping back into the ring before she was truly ready, just months after giving birth to her first child.

Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, the former WWE star was asked what her biggest career regret was. Without hesitation, she pointed to her postpartum WWE comeback—a move she said was more about pleasing others than taking care of herself.

“I guess a huge regret was the way I felt like I needed to come back when after, I mean, I was what seven months postpartum, maybe at that time, maybe 10, and I think as we were filming both reality shows, they were really pushing me to be like, get back in the ring. Let’s do like a Brie comeback, but I did not feel ready and I kind of just let everyone plan everything for me.”

Brie shared how the pressure from both WWE and the filming of their reality shows—Total Divas and Total Bellas—led her to say yes to something she now realizes wasn’t right. She admitted to battling a long-standing “people pleaser” mentality, which left her prioritizing others over her own wellbeing.

“For so long, I did everything for everyone, especially when we were filming the reality show. I felt obligated. Almost like I owed everyone something, so if someone asks something of me, I just did it without thinking like, ‘Do I want to? Am I ready?’ I never thought about myself. So, I did so much for so many people, like a people pleaser mentality that I think I did a disservice to myself until I got into my 40s, you know what I mean?”

Now in her 40s and with a clearer perspective, Brie has made it clear she’s putting her own health and peace of mind first. It’s a powerful moment of reflection from someone who has lived much of her adult life in the public eye.

What do you think about Brie Bella’s regret? Should WWE and reality TV producers have backed off during her recovery, or was it her call to make? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear from you.