Nikki Bella made her WWE RAW comeback after nearly seven years, competing on the company’s flagship weekly show for the first time since 2018. Despite feeling uncertain before the match, the <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE Hall of Famer secured a pinfall victory over Chelsea Green in a noteworthy return.
Heading into the match, Nikki Bella was unsure if she could measure up to the high-energy two-out-of-three falls match between Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, which occurred earlier on the show. This hesitation highlighted the challenge of following such a standout performance on a major platform like RAW.
On RAW Recap, Nikki expressed her surprise and disbelief about being booked after the intense women’s matches, believing at first that it was a prank.
“That Bayley and Lyra match, I mean, I was looking, going, ‘Wait, I have to follow this? I haven’t wrestled for seven years, and I have to follow this?’ I was like thinking I was getting ribbed, I was for sure getting ribbed. This had to be a full-on rib. They put every single bada** woman on the card tonight. All of them were incredible, and I had to go after all of them. I mean, I should have been the open [sic]. What the heck? I was sitting there, and I’m like, ‘Don’t get in your head, but why am I going last here?’” [42:32 – 43:05]
In addition to following the Bayley-Valkyria match, Nikki also came out after a tag team bout featuring Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez versus The Kabuki Warriors. Despite interference from Alba Fyre and Piper Niven aimed at disrupting her performance, Nikki Bella retained control and defeated Chelsea Green.
Nikki Bella Indicates Commitment to a Longer WWE Run
Though Nikki Bella has made sporadic WWE appearances since her retirement, this RAW match suggests she may be preparing for a more permanent return. Her recent involvement in the Evolution Battle Royal before her RAW comeback signals an intent for an extended presence in WWE programming.
“I’m so excited to be part of the battle royal. I want that big moment. To have such a big moment, I really, really wanna win because I think this is the perfect way to start a great comeback—a comeback that isn’t here for just a month or two, it’s here for a while,” she said ahead of Evolution on Busted Open. [H/T: Ringside News]
Following her victory, Nikki was attacked by Chelsea Green, Alba Fyre, and Piper Niven. Stephanie Vaquer responded to the assault, coming to Nikki’s aid. This development opens the possibility of Nikki Bella teaming with Vaquer, which could extend her stay on WWE’s weekly shows.
Impact of Nikki Bella’s Return on WWE’s Women’s Division
Nikki Bella’s WWE RAW comeback brings renewed excitement to the women’s division, especially as fans see her integrate into storylines alongside rising stars like Stephanie Vaquer. Her ability to overcome doubt and deliver a solid performance against Chelsea Green after a long hiatus reflects her enduring talent and appeal.
This return could signal a revitalized chapter for Nikki Bella, potentially influencing future matches and rivalries on RAW, while adding depth to the women’s roster. With fresh alliances and rivalries likely ahead, Nikki’s ongoing presence may contribute significantly to WWE’s programming and storytelling.
