Another WWE Hall of Famer has returned to being an active superstar.
Several wrestling legends have returned to WWE in recent months. At SummerSlam, Brock Lesnar returned and attacked John Cena. Most recently on SmackDown, it was AJ Lee who showed up. However, these surprises were first kicked off by Nikki Bella earlier this year.
Nikki Bella was a surprise entrant for the Women’s Royal Rumble and returned in June on a more full-time basis, facing the likes of Chelsea Green, Asuka, Becky Lynch, and more. From the looks of it, the WWE Hall of Famer is not going anywhere anytime soon.
It has been shared on social media that Nikki Bella has been added to the current superstars section on WWE.com and has been added as a member of the Monday Night RAW roster. With the change in place, the former Divas Champion’s current run will likely go on longer than anyone expected, as many thought she initially only returned for Evolution in June.
Nikki Bella has been added to the current superstars section of WWE’s website and is listed as a member of the RAW roster. pic.twitter.com/8U7sHVUbEz
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Nikki Bella Includes WWE Legends For Her Mount Rushmore Of Professional Wrestling
In a recent interview with SportBible, Nikki Bella was asked about her Mouth Rushmore of women’s wrestling. The Hall of Famer decided to pick different women for different eras. For the first three, she included Mae Young, Trish Stratus, and Rhea Ripley.
I’m going to try to pick maybe some from different generations. So let’s put on Mae Young for what she did for women’s wrestling and let’s… do Trish Stratus for what she’s done for women’s wrestling. So it’s like another generation, another era. If we’re gonna talk present right now, let’s put up Rhea Ripley for what she’s doing for women’s wrestling.”
Nikki also thought about adding her rival Becky Lynch, but decided not to. She also considered naming herself instead. However, she eventually named Natalya instead, who she said doesn’t get enough credit for what she’s done for women in the sport.
She doesn’t get enough credit for what she’s done for women’s wrestling, but just how she’s carried on legacy and the pressure of that. So I think that definitely deserves a spot on my Mount Rushmore.”
In other news: Former WWE star didn’t want to be part of Total Divas.