Nikki Bella made her official return to WWE programming during this past Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, appearing in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. The appearance, her first since the 2025 Royal Rumble, was announced during the Money in the Bank broadcast, with the promotion teasing a “special message” from the Hall of Famer.
In the ring, Nikki Bella addressed the upcoming all-women’s Premium Live Event, Evolution, scheduled for July 13 in Atlanta, Georgia. She reminisced about main-eventing the inaugural show in 2018 and praised the current depth of the women’s division, specifically mentioning talents like Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, IYO SKY, Roxanne Perez, and Stephanie Vaquer.
Her address was cut short by the arrival of WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan. Upset at being omitted from Bella’s list of top stars, Morgan confronted the Hall of Famer, leading to a heated exchange of personal insults. Morgan referenced Bella’s recent divorce, while Bella retaliated by questioning the loyalty of Morgan’s on-screen partner, Dominik Mysterio, suggesting a connection with Roxanne Perez.
The verbal dispute escalated when an enraged Morgan attacked Bella, laying her out with her finisher, Ob-Liv-ion, before proclaiming that WWE RAW is her division. This confrontation is believed to be the starting point for a new program heading into the Evolution event.
The attack on Nikki Bella has initiated speculation about a potential in-ring return for her sister, Brie Bella. With Morgan having Raquel Rodriguez of The Judgment Day by her side, it is anticipated that Nikki will find herself at a numbers disadvantage. This scenario seemingly sets the stage for Brie Bella’s return to assist her sister, leading to a potential tag team match at Evolution pitting The Bella Twins against Morgan and Rodriguez. Following the assault, an appearance from Nikki Bella is expected before the July PLE as the storyline develops.
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