Bella Twins WWE RAW Return Delayed by Burnout and Illness

WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella recently shared insights about her in-ring experiences alongside her twin sister Nikki Bella, following their last WWE appearance on the January 26 episode of Monday Night RAW. Their returns to the squared circle have generated considerable interest among fans eager to see them compete again.

Nikki Bella came back to wrestling during the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble Match and began regularly competing after her involvement in the 20 Woman Battle Royal at WWE Evolution. Brie also made a comeback earlier this year, joining the Women’s Royal Rumble Match to reestablish her in-ring presence.

During an interview with Access Hollywood, Brie described the feeling she gets every time they step into the ring as familiar yet repetitive, drawing a comparison to the movie Groundhog Day.

“My gosh, so good. It feels like home,” Bella said. “Every time we step in, even though it’s been forever, But every time we step in, it’s like Groundhog Day. I’m like, wait, we just like did this, right?” [H/T: Fightful]

Explanation for the Twins’ Extended Absence from WWE Programming

Following their participation in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match, the Bella Twins appeared on the next Monday Night RAW episode where they expressed their ambition to claim the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Despite this appearance, they have not been seen on WWE broadcasts since then.

In a revealing Instagram post tied to The Nikki & Brie Show, the sisters explained that illness and exhaustion were the main reasons for their hiatus. The post emphasized the challenges they faced with food poisoning combined with burnout, marking a significant adjustment as they accept changes in their physical recovery.

“After a few wild weeks (hello food poisoning + burnout), it’s just Nikki & Brie on the mics getting real about recovery, listening to your body, and accepting that those 20-year-old bounce-back days are officially over. 😭😂”

Future Prospects for the Bella Twins in WWE

The delay in their WWE RAW return raises questions about when Nikki and Brie Bella will be ready to compete again and whether they can fulfill their goal of winning the Women’s Tag Team Championship. Their absence highlights the physical toll that professional wrestling can take, especially after long careers.

Their transparency about health and recovery underscores a broader conversation about wellness in sports entertainment, leaving fans hopeful that the Bella Twins will come back revitalized and able to contribute to WWE storylines once again.

Michael jones
Michael jones
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