Nikki Bella says she is not ruling out a television return before she is medically cleared, but she would prefer to wait until she can fully compete.
Nikki Bella recently discussed her recovery from an ankle injury while speaking with USA Today Sports and admitted she believes her eventual return to WWE television would have a greater impact if she could be physical immediately.
Bella has been sidelined since suffering the injury shortly before WrestleMania 42. The setback led Paige to replace her at the event, teaming with Brie Bella to form Scream Mode, where the duo captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
While Bella said she prefers to wait until she is physically ready to return, she also acknowledged that wrestling storylines can always change and left the possibility open for a non-physical appearance if WWE creative needs it.
“I feel like the moment of me returning has to be when I can be physical,” Bella explained, while adding, “You never know because maybe they need me to help them win.”
When Will Nikki Bella Be Back From Injury?
Nikki Bella is reportedly targeting a return within the next month as her rehabilitation continues. Meanwhile, Paige and Brie Bella successfully retained the Women’s Tag Team Championship against Lash Legend and Nia Jax at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23.
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