Nikki Bella Returns to WWE at 2025 Royal Rumble After Three-Year Hiatus

The WWE Hall of Famer entered as the final participant in the women's Royal Rumble match, marking her first in-ring appearance since 2022.

Nikki Bella, 41, made a surprise return to WWE as the 30th entrant in the women's Royal Rumble match held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on February 1, 2025.
This was Bella's first in-ring appearance since the 2022 Royal Rumble, following her retirement from full-time wrestling in 2019.
Nikki Bella was eliminated by Nia Jax during the match, which was ultimately won by Charlotte Flair, securing her a spot at WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
Bella's return follows her recent appearance at WWE Raw's Netflix debut, where she expressed a desire to rejoin the wrestling world and hinted at a potential comeback with her twin sister, Brie Bella.
Fans and commentators celebrated Bella's return, with speculation continuing about whether this marks a long-term comeback or a one-time appearance.