Report: Brie Bella in talks for WWE return

Nikki Bella might have her sister by her side when she competes at WWE Evolution next month.

TMZ Sports reported today that Brie Bella is in talks with WWE for a return ahead of the all-women’s Evolution PLE, which is being held in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13. The report says it’s unclear if Brie will be competing in the ring at the show. If she does wrestle, it would be her first match since appearing in the 2022 women’s Royal Rumble. Her last match prior to that was in 2018.

“A source with direct knowledge tells us Nikki’s twin is in talks to unretire and help her sister kick some ass at the promotion’s all-women pay-per-view event, Evolution, next month,” TMZ wrote.

On Raw earlier this week, a feud between Nikki Bella and Liv Morgan began on the road to Evolution. Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez are the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, making them logical opponents if Brie does wrestle at the PLE. The Bellas have never competed for the Women’s Tag Team titles before.

TMZ furthered the storyline between Nikki and Morgan by claiming that Brie is “pissed” at Morgan for referencing Nikki’s divorce from Artem Chigvintsev. During their segment on Monday’s show, Morgan said she has everything Nikki doesn’t — respect, a championship, and a man. The angle led to Morgan laying out Nikki with Oblivion.

“We’re told Brie is pissed about Morgan referencing Nikki’s highly publicized split from Artem Chigvintsev — who was arrested for domestic violence in August 2024, resulting in the couple’s divorce a month later,” the report said.

The Bellas Twins are WWE Hall of Famers, having been inducted as part of the class of 2020. An appearance by Nikki has been confirmed for next Monday’s Raw in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Evolution is one of three WWE events happening in Atlanta on the weekend of July 12-13 with the city also set to host NXT Great American Bash and WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.