Nikki Bella Says WWE Press Conferences Are ‘So Different’ From Her Wrestling Days

Nikki Bella might not be lacing up the boots these days, but that doesn’t mean she’s out of the WWE spotlight. The Hall of Famer recently hosted the SummerSlam Kickoff press conference at Fanatics Fest, and she couldn’t believe how different the energy was compared to when she was an active Superstar.

While chatting with Brie Bella on Booked and Busy | The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki opened up about how much fun she had hosting the event—and how far WWE’s press conferences have come since the old days. Brie brought up the event, telling Nikki she tuned in to watch.

“Oh, and the SummerSlam press conference… oh, and I watched that…” Brie said.

Nikki immediately responded, proud of how it turned out but also reflecting on how the vibe was nothing like what she experienced during her wrestling career.

“You did? Very, very well,” Nikki replied, before explaining just how different the whole experience felt. “Our press conferences back in the day were so different… so to finally experience this style of one… it was really neat.”

Nikki went on to say that the biggest difference wasn’t just the updated format—it was the energy of having so many different athletes, celebrities, and WWE personalities all in the same room. For her, it felt like being back with family.

“And being with everyone… you know me, I always love being with my people… so we all were having a lot of fun… the whole time we all were just laughs, having fun… it’s really cool when you get all these different kinds of athletes together.”

Hosting the SummerSlam press conference gave Nikki a front-row seat to see how much WWE’s presentation has evolved—and how much more crossover appeal the company has built by bringing in big names from sports, entertainment, and beyond.

Nikki might be busy with motherhood and life outside the ring, but based on her reaction, it’s clear she still feels right at home when she’s around the WWE universe.

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