Add as a preferred source on Google Nikki Bella is planning to retire from in-ring competition at the end of 2027.
Speaking on Monday’s edition of The Nikki & Brie Show, Bella said she views the next year and a half as the final stretch of her career. Her target comes shortly before the March 2028 end date currently listed for her WWE contract.
“I’m coming close to the end, I know I’ve talked about this, but I am. And I’m very great with that. Like, know, a year and a half, whatever it is, the end of 2027. And I really just want to finish this out exactly how I want it.
“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?’ 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.’ I want to challenge myself. I want to stick up for what I believe in. And I also want to be super impressive and I want to produce great stuff as far as matches, but also creative.
“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. And while I’m doing great things, bringing other people up with me to do great things. It’s what it’s all about, I don’t just speak the talk of empowering women, I truly love to empower women. It’s such a great group right now, and whatever I can give while also being a bad b**ch I’m all game.
“And to finally start to have some fun travelling with you (Brie). I want it to be fun. Life is way too short and I know I’m gonna get to a certain age and I won’t be able to throw on the snapback, the jersey, the kicks. I’m just getting there and that’s ok, so I want to enjoy it while I can.”
Bella returned from an ankle injury on the July 24 SmackDown and challenged Fatal Influence to face her, Brie Bella and Paige at SummerSlam.