Nikki Bella Says She Got Her Groove Back In 2025, Is ‘Fired Up’ For 2026

Nikki Bella says that 2026 is when she got her groove and happiness back, and she’s feeling energized heading into the new year. The WWE Hall of Famer made her return to the company in July. After a babyface run for a few months, she turned heel in November and feuded with Stephanie Vaquer over the Women’s World Title.

Bella discussed her past year on the Nikki & Brie Show. She noted that 2025 allowed her to grow and is “fired up” for the coming year. You can see highlights below:

On Her 2025:

“Well, there’s quite a few things. I — honestly, I’m so fired up for 2026. I’m very blessed for 2025. And what I’ll say is… when you look at me walking out at the Royal Rumble, and you look at the girl who walked out for her triple threat title match last night. I am a night and day difference. This year was so amazing to me. It was such a growing year. It was me entering a brand new era and something I’ve been yearning and craving.

“Like, people say, ‘Nikki got her groove back.’ But I got my groove back, I got happiness back. I found more about who I am and I’m comfortable with that. And all — I got confidence back. I got everything back and then some. It doesn’t even look like the same girl. And you feel the energy off that girl when you’re looking at both.”

On Her Attitude Going Into 2026:

“And now being who I am and how comfortable I am and all of the things? I’m just fired up to go into this year. Everything is unexpected, and I love it. I’m like, ‘Bring it on.’ I’m in the era where I’m ready for it.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit The Nikki & Brie Show with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.