Nikki Bella has revealed she expects to bring her in-ring career to an end in late 2027, while making it clear she wants to finish her WWE run on her own terms.
Speaking alongside Brie Bella on the latest edition of The Nikki & Brie Show, the WWE Hall of Famer said she can already see the finish line and is comfortable with the idea that her wrestling career is nearing its conclusion.
“You know, I’m coming close to the end. Like, and I know I’ve talked about this, but I am. Like, and I’m very great with that. Like, you know, year and a half, like whatever it is, the end of 2027.”
Nikki Bella explained that knowing her career is winding down has changed her outlook. Rather than simply following instructions, she wants to push for the creative ideas she believes in and leave WWE without any regrets.
“I really just want to finish this out exactly how I want it. I want, you know, if I got to break rules, I’m going to break rules. But I want to end it how I see it, so I don’t look back and go, ‘What if?'”
She added that she no longer wants to ignore her instincts in order to please others backstage.
“Creatively, if I feel a certain way, I want to do it. I don’t want to sit there and go, ‘Oh, but follow the rules and be a good girl.’ Like, I want to challenge myself. I want to fight for myself. I want to stick up for what I believe in.”
Nikki Bella Wants Her Last WWE Run To Leave A Lasting Impact On Women’s Wrestling
Nikki Bella also hopes her final run will leave a lasting impact on women’s wrestling, both through her performances and by helping elevate others.
“I also want to be super impressive. And I want to produce great stuff as far as matches, but also creative. And I want to continue to be a part of great changes for women’s wrestling and constantly making women’s wrestling feel important and special. While I’m doing great things, bringing other people up with me to do great things. That right there is what it’s all about. I don’t just speak the talk of empowering women. I truly love to empower women. Whatever I can give while also being a bad b****, I’m all game… I want it to be fun. Fun. Fun. All fun. Because that’s what life’s about.”
Earlier this year, Nikki Bella revealed that she and Brie Bella had signed two-year WWE contracts beginning with the 2026 Royal Rumble, describing the comeback as the final chapter of their careers. Her latest comments indicate she is targeting the end of 2027 for her retirement and intends to make the most of the time she has left in the ring.
