Is Nikki Bella injured? Latest update on WWE superstar’s status
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Nikki Bella may have picked up a leg injury on the March 27 SmackDown.
Nikki Bella’s WrestleMania 42 future has taken a worrying turn after the WWE superstar was seen visibly favouring her leg during the March 27 episode of Friday Night SmackDown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
WWE was reportedly forced to cut away from her following the incident, with medical personnel seen rushing to check on her condition, sending alarm bells ringing across the WWE Universe with just three weeks until the grandest stage of them all.
During the tag team match pitting Nikki and Brie Bella against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, the bout ended with Brie Bella scoring the pinfall victory over Bliss. However, it was what happened after the final bell that has everyone talking.
As the segment continued with multiple superstars entering the fray, Nikki was seen on the ground favoring her leg. Footage and reports from ringside indicated she limped noticeably, and WWE medical personnel were checking on her condition.
Reports from ringside suggest that Nikki may have landed on her ankle incorrectly at some point during or after the match, though WWE has not yet issued an official statement on the severity of the injury or her current status.
Could Nikki Bella’s WWE WrestleMania 42 plans be in jeopardy?
The timing adds another layer of concern to an already delicate situation. Nikki and Brie Bella signed two-year contracts starting from the 2026 Royal Rumble, with Nikki publicly confirming that this run is expected to be her final chapter in professional wrestling. Given that context, any injury this close to WrestleMania carries enormous significance, both for her career and for whatever plans WWE has for The Bella Twins on the grandest stage of them all.
Nikki has dealt with significant injury challenges before, most notably a serious neck injury that required spinal fusion surgery and came close to ending her career entirely. Later in 2025, she also dealt with a breast implant injury sustained after an elbow drop during a tag match on Raw. A potential ankle injury now, just weeks before WrestleMania 42, is the last thing either Nikki or WWE creative would have wanted to deal with.
What has WWE said about Nikki Bella’s injury?
As of the time of writing, WWE has not released an official update on Nikki Bella’s condition following the SmackDown incident. The match itself was not without its complications either, with Nikki and Brie having previously revealed on their podcast that their return tag match on the March 20 show had time cut from it, leaving them feeling they did not get the full opportunity they were hoping for.
Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show ahead of this week’s SmackDown, Nikki said it was incredible being back in the ring with her sister and that the experience reminded her of just how much she loves tag team wrestling. Whether she will be fit enough to continue that run at WrestleMania 42 now remains to be seen. Fans and the WWE Universe will be hoping for a positive update in the coming days, as the build towards the two-night event at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19 intensifies.
Is Nikki Bella injured?
Nikki Bella appeared to sustain a leg injury on the March 27 episode of SmackDown in Pittsburgh after landing awkwardly on her ankle during the tag team match. WWE medical personnel were seen checking on her, and footage from ringside showed her limping visibly. No official WWE statement has been released.
Will Nikki Bella compete at WrestleMania 42?
As of now, Nikki Bella’s WrestleMania 42 status is uncertain. WWE has not confirmed or denied whether the injury will affect her plans for the event, which takes place on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The severity of the ankle issue will likely determine whether she is cleared in time.
Where is WrestleMania 42 taking place?
WrestleMania 42 will take place as a two-night event on April 18 and 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
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