Nikki Bella Gets Real About Struggles and Why She Returned to WWE

Nikki Bella is back in WWE, and now she’s sharing what really sparked her comeback—and how it goes far beyond just stepping into the ring again.

During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Nikki got personal about the emotional pull that brought her back to wrestling. After stepping away to focus on motherhood, Nikki admitted she never truly let go of the passion that made her a star in the first place.

“Every time Bri and I would power walk or we’d be working out, the fire just starts to brew inside you. And you probably know that feeling. And you start to think about storylines, even though you’ve been out of it for two years. But I—I watch the product and I think, ‘Oh gosh, I would do this right now.’ And so, it’s never left me. And then more than ever, it’s been a tough year. And there’s something about that ring that puts you back together. And especially me as a woman, it—it gives us our confidence. And Nikki Bella was always such a big part of me.”

She also revealed that support from fellow WWE Superstars Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins helped her get back into in-ring shape on the West Coast.

“Well, as far as the training, yeah, that was my first week back when I ran into you. Um, all of that has been so incredible. It definitely is hard being, you know, on the opposite coast and being a mom and trying to make all that work, but it’s been going really well because I’ve also been training with Becky and Seth here on the West Coast. So, I’m so grateful to have them and they’ve helped me a lot.”

The former Divas Champion described how stepping back into the ring restored her confidence after going through a tough personal year. For Nikki, wrestling is more than a job—it’s part of who she is, and the Nikki Bella persona is something she says helped rebuild her from the inside out.

“There’s something about that ring that puts you back together… Nikki Bella was always such a big part of me.”

Nikki’s return isn’t about a one-off appearance—it’s about reclaiming her story, with help from the people who know the grind best. With legends like Becky and Seth by her side, she’s back and making it count.

What do you think about Nikki Bella’s return and her training with Becky and Seth? Do you want to see her stay in the ring long-term? Drop your thoughts below and let us know.

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