It appears Nikki Bella could return to WWE sooner than expected.
The WWE Hall of Famer suffered an ankle injury during the Bella Twins’ match against Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair on the March 27 episode of SmackDown. The injury ultimately forced Nikki off the WrestleMania 42 card, with Paige stepping in as Brie Bella’s partner. The duo went on to capture the Women’s Tag Team Championship at the event.
Nikki previously provided an update on her recovery, stating that she hoped to be back in time for WWE Night of Champions on June 27. At the time, she noted that trainers had only cleared her for light workouts, including cardio on a stationary bike and basic lifting exercises.
However, her latest Instagram Story suggested she may be further along in her recovery than initially believed.
Nikki shared a video of herself performing multiple heavy barbell back squats at the gym, as you can see below:
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