Brie Bella recently addressed the challenges preventing her from returning to WWE during an episode of The Nikki & Brie Show. She explained that although there have been discussions, her husband Bryan Danielson’s affiliation with AEW is causing concerns within WWE, creating a significant roadblock for her potential comeback.
Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Brie was in talks to return to WWE in time for the Evolution PLE event. However, Brie later denied any contact with WWE, admitting she was being “cheeky” when making those statements. She clarified that the main issue lies in her relationship with Danielson, an AEW star, which makes some WWE officials uneasy.
How WWE’s concerns over Bryan Danielson affect Brie Bella
Brie revealed that WWE’s discomfort with her husband competing for a rival promotion influences their hesitation about allowing her back in the company. She expressed understanding about these feelings, even if they disappoint her at times.
“When I’ve been on red carpets or in interviews, there’s one question I constantly get asked and it is, ‘When will we see you back in the ring?’ As if I have that power.”
—Brie Bella
“So I have constantly made the joke, ‘Oh, waiting on the call,’ which in some ways can be true and in some ways I’m just saying something cheeky and sweet so I can get on to the next question.”
—Brie Bella
“I know my roadblock is the fact my husband is with the rival company. And for some people, it makes them uncomfortable at WWE thinking I would be there when my husband’s with AEW. And you know what? That’s okay.”
—Brie Bella
“I’ve kind of looked at that roadblock as people have the right to feel. People feel uncomfortable, they’re uncomfortable. And that’s okay. They have that right. Does it bum me out at times that I wish their feelings were different? Absolutely. But it doesn’t make me angry and it doesn’t make me bitter.”
—Brie Bella
Previous restrictions linked to WWE and Brie Bella highlighted by Bryan Danielson
In a separate interview with Sun Sports, Danielson shared a related incident that reflects WWE’s cautious approach toward Brie when it comes to protecting company interests. He recalled that after his main event match at WrestleMania 30, he was not allowed to have Brie join him in the ring, despite close family being permitted.
“My sister and my niece got to come into the ring, right? But I was about to marry my wife the following Friday and they wouldn’t let her come down to the ring. They didn’t want her to be in the thing,”
Danielson remarked.
Implications for Brie Bella’s future in WWE
Brie Bella’s acknowledgment of the “roadblock” involving Bryan Danielson points to ongoing tensions between WWE and AEW that impact talent decisions. Although talks continue, WWE’s hesitation signals difficulties for Brie’s return, especially while Danielson remains a prominent figure in AEW. This dynamic highlights the challenges wrestlers face when personal affiliations overlap with competitive company loyalties.
