Nikki Bella has tempered expectations for a potential one-on-one rematch against her twin sister Brie Bella, saying the clash she has wanted for years may never happen because of injuries and the sisters’ approaching retirement.
Nikki addressed the subject in two separate interviews published on November 8, 2026. Speaking with Justin Dorazio, she discussed the possibility of facing Brie again, a matchup the pair have shared only once before in a singles setting during their 2014 feud, after years spent competing together as a tag team. In a separate conversation with SportsRadio 94WIP, Nikki was more direct, acknowledging that the chances of the two meeting again inside a WWE ring are slim.
According to Nikki, the biggest obstacle is not desire but circumstance. Both sisters are closer to the end of their in-ring careers than the beginning, and physical setbacks have complicated any plans for a return bout. Nikki specifically pointed to injuries as a central reason the dream match may remain unfulfilled.
Brie’s own recovery has been a significant factor. Nikki revealed that Brie is dealing with a broken scapula and has found the rehabilitation process frustrating. While Brie has reportedly made progress in physical therapy, she remains unable to train or work out at a normal capacity, and the extended timeline has weighed on her as she looks to get back to full health.
The Bella Twins, both WWE Hall of Famers, built much of their legacy as a tag team before their 2014 program pitted them against each other for the first time as singles competitors. They later reconciled and continued performing together, cementing their status as one of the most recognizable sister acts in WWE history. Nikki’s latest comments suggest that, barring a change in Brie’s physical condition, the idea of a second singles encounter between the twins is increasingly unlikely to materialize before either steps away from in-ring competition for good.
Neither Nikki nor Brie has given a timetable for Brie’s return, and WWE has not announced any plans involving either sister for a future match. For now, the status of a Bella Twins rematch remains tied directly to how Brie’s scapula recovery progresses in the months ahead.
