Nikki Bella’s situation on SmackDown just got clearer, and the news confirms what many fans feared after seeing her go down during the show.
Nikki competed in a tag team match on the March 27 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, teaming with Brie Bella against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. The match ended with the Bellas getting the win, but Nikki later went to the floor during a post-match brawl and didn’t return, raising immediate concern.
PWInsider has now confirmed that Nikki did suffer an ankle injury during the segment, giving fans the first real explanation for what happened.
“For those who have asked about WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella after she went to the floor and didn’t return during a brawl on Smackdown, PWInsider.com is told that she suffered an ankle injury.”
The report also explained how the injury likely happened, pointing to an exchange with Charlotte Flair during the match as the moment things went wrong.
“The belief among those we spoke with is that Bella rolled her left ankle during an exchange with Charlotte Flair.”
After the segment ended, Nikki was checked backstage, but there’s still no clear word yet on how serious the injury might be.
Right now, the biggest question is how bad the injury really is. With WrestleMania 42 getting closer, Nikki’s status could become a major factor depending on how quickly she recovers.
Do you think Nikki Bella will be ready in time for WrestleMania 42, or could this injury change WWE’s plans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.