Nikki Bella’s WWE Evolution status remains unclear after unexpected developments involving Liv Morgan’s injury. Bella made her return to WWE RAW on June 9, drawing attention after a confrontation with Morgan that hinted at a potential feud leading into the Evolution event. This feud reportedly included a possible Women’s Tag Team Championship match featuring Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez against The Bella Twins. However, this plan was disrupted shortly thereafter.
During the June 16 episode of RAW, Liv Morgan suffered a shoulder injury during her singles match against Kairi Sane, which required surgery and is expected to sideline her for several months. Since Morgan’s injury, Nikki Bella has not appeared on WWE television, leaving her participation in next week’s Evolution event in doubt.
Changes in Women’s Tag Team Title Picture at Evolution
Following Morgan’s injury, Roxanne Perez stepped in to partner with Raquel Rodriguez as one half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. This new team is scheduled to defend the titles at Evolution in a high-stakes four-way tag team match against two other teams from SmackDown and NXT. The modification of teams highlights the unpredictability headed into this major all-women’s event.
Despite Bella’s absence from recent shows and no official announcement confirming her presence at Evolution, Wrestling Observer Newsletter’s Dave Meltzer reports that Nikki Bella is still expected to appear at the event. This adds to the uncertainty surrounding her role after recent setbacks.
Planned RAW Appearance for Nikki Bella Scrapped After Injury Incident
According to Meltzer’s update on Wrestling Observer Radio, Nikki Bella was slated to interfere in Liv Morgan’s match against Kairi Sane, potentially causing Morgan to lose. This would have intensified their rivalry ahead of Evolution. However, after Morgan’s injury occurred during this match, the decision was made to remove Bella’s planned involvement, although she was present backstage during the episode.
Impact and Next Steps for Nikki Bella at WWE Evolution
The unexpected injury to Liv Morgan and the resulting shake-up in tag team lineups have put Nikki Bella’s Evolution role in limbo. Should she participate, Bella could still influence one of WWE’s most prominent women’s events, but her future appearances heavily depend on ongoing creative decisions and Morgan’s recovery timeline. Fans and WWE insiders will be watching closely as the company reveals final plans for the upcoming Evolution event.
