Nikki Bella has revealed that she was not allowed to train at the WWE Performance Center before her return match on the July 14 episode of WWE Raw. On the Nikki and Bree show, she shared that she wasn’t prepared for the match because wrestlers who aren’t regularly competing usually spend the week training at the center. Nikki was caught off guard when she found out she would be wrestling, as the announcement came on short notice. Despite the surprise, she didn’t want to pass up the opportunity and quickly started figuring out how to make it work.
Bella explained that she simply didn’t have enough time to get ready properly. She tried to get some ring time on Sunday morning, but the Performance Center was fully booked with other filming. She also asked about training early on Monday, but that was not possible due to back-to-back pay-per-view events.
In her Raw return, Nikki Bella faced Chelsea Green, where she primarily played a role involving a neck-smashed move. Despite the limited preparation and her portrayal in the match, Nikki secured the win, which she says is the most important outcome for her.
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Fan Take: Nikki Bella’s rushed return highlights the challenges wrestlers face juggling quick turnarounds and preparation in WWE. This situation spotlights the need for better support systems, which could improve the quality of performances and protect the athletes’ well-being — something every WWE fan should care about.
