Nikki Bella Reveals Plans for WWE Future After In-Ring Career Ends

Nikki Bella is already thinking about life after her current WWE run, and she has a clear idea of where she wants to go next.

During the April 27, 2026 episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki opened up about her future in WWE once she steps away from in-ring competition. Instead of leaving the spotlight completely, she made it clear she wants to transition into an on-screen authority role. While discussing how she could stay involved without wrestling, Nikki explained that the idea of becoming a general manager is something that strongly appeals to her.

“What I love about this one—I can do this, not being in the ring. There was a lot of talk about it on X—like, should they change the general managers? I would love to be a general manager at one point.”

She then took it a step further by naming the exact role she has in mind, making it clear that she has her sights set on a major position within WWE programming.

“After in-ring stuff, I’d love at some point to be a general manager for Raw. When I saw all that talk and someone put me as the GM for Raw, I was like, I like that—I actually like that.”

Those comments show that Nikki Bella is not planning to step away from WWE entirely when her in-ring career ends. Instead, she is looking at a different way to stay on television and remain part of the weekly product.

With her current run tied to a two-year deal that began at the 2026 Royal Rumble, there is still time before that transition becomes a reality. Even then, Nikki is already mapping out the next phase of her career and positioning herself for a potential move into a leadership role on screen.

Do you think Nikki Bella would work as Raw’s general manager after retiring from the ring, or should WWE take her in a different direction? Let us know your thoughts.

Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication.