Overview

• Nikki Bella said on her Nikki & Brie podcast and at SummerSlam that her breast implant is still intact but is swollen and painful.
• On August 1 in New York City, doctors examined her implant and advised delaying corrective surgery until after her in-ring retirement.
• WWE has not issued a statement on her injury or confirmed whether she will sit out upcoming matches.
• Bella has not set a return-to-ring date as medical evaluations continue to determine any internal damage.
• The injury has highlighted the risks of elite women’s wrestling and drawn concern from fans and colleagues, notably her twin sister Brie.