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

Nikki Bella may already have her eyes on a return and the latest update suggests it could happen sooner than expected.

After being sidelined with a serious ankle injury that forced her out of WrestleMania 42, Nikki is now giving the clearest indication yet of when she hopes to be back in front of a WWE crowd.

During the April 27, 2026 episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki addressed her recovery while reacting to the announcement of Night of Champions 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in June 27. While she stopped short of confirming a return, she made it clear that she’s targeting that window if everything goes to plan.

“Hopefully I will get to see you all in June. They just announced Night of Champions is going to be happening in June, so fingers crossed that still goes. But obviously, I’d love to see you all there.”

Following her injury on the March 27 episode of SmackDown, Nikki later confirmed that the damage was severe—revealing she tore, sprained, and fractured her ankle, ultimately requiring surgery just two weeks before WrestleMania. The setback forced WWE to make a last-minute change, with Paige stepping in to team with Brie Bella, and the pair capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.

After the surgery, Nikki responded to a fan on social media on April 20, 2026, giving a straightforward estimate for how long she expected to be out of action: “6-8 weeks hopefully.”

Now, with Night of Champions set for June 27, 2026 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Nikki’s comments make it clear that the timeline is still in play—though it will ultimately depend on how her recovery progresses. For now, Nikki Bella remains focused on healing, but her latest update makes one thing clear—she’s already looking ahead, and a return in June is firmly on her radar.

Do you think Nikki Bella will make it back in time for Night of Champions, or should WWE take it slow with her recovery? Let us know your thoughts and feedback.

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