Nikki Bella resurfaced on WWE TV in 2025, and she has already laced up a pair of boots for a high-profile rivalry.
When Nikki Bella threw down the gauntlet to Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch on Monday Night RAW, fans were excited. Unfortunately for her, The Man had taken shots at her past life, including her relationship with John Cena.
While their promo segments were compelling, the match at WWE Clash in Paris left a lot to be desired, as many felt the WWE Hall of Famer still had ring rust. The company did, however, sow the seeds for a future rematch.
Meanwhile, aside from her unsuccessful challenge to Becky Lynch last weekend, Nikki Bella was also upset because a fellow wrestler did not give her the time of day backstage. Despite Bella knowing the circumstances of the man in question.
Nikki Bella Was Upset With WWE Commentator Wade Barrett
On The Nikki & Brie Show, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella reflected on her recent experiences in WWE.
Bella did not expect Wade Barrett to ignore her, although she was able to understand why. She knew Wade would have spoken to her like always unless he was prioritizing a peculiar heel character. She also credited Barrett’s colleague, Michael Cole, for doing a fantastic job at portraying a heel character whenever required.
I would love to have a conversation with Wade Barrett. He avoided me on Monday, which was shocking because he always comes up and says ‘Hi’ to me–he tried to avoid making eye contact with me at the hallway,” Nikki Bella said.
It remains to be seen when Nikki Bella gets her next shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.