Nikki Bella Shares Update on Her Injury Recovery, Is Hoping for End of June Return

During a recent interview with USA Today, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella spoke about her injury recovery and when she hopes to return to the ring. According to Bella, she was told she might be ready by June. Below are some highlights:

Nikki Bella on Her Injury Recovery

“Injuries are so funny. I always try to ask that. (They’re like) ‘not until I see what your ankle looks like in June,’ and I’m like, ‘But if you were to just guess,’ and they’re like, ‘Don’t know, not until June.”

On Her Hopes for a June Return

“I’m hoping, for me in my head, end of June would be incredible, but I also don’t want to go back too early, because you know the big part about when people get re-injured is because their strength isn’t matching, so I need to make sure the calves, the quads, glutes, I need to make sure they’re all built up.”

Nikki Bella suffered an ankle injury earlier this year that required surgery to fix. As a result, she was forced to withdraw from the Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match at WrestleMania 42.

Paige ultimately took her place, teaming with Nikki’s sister, Brie Bella, for her WWE return. They were victorious and won the titles. They will defend the titles again this weekend at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event against The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend).