Nikki Garcia says she ‘misses being Nikki Bella’ amid WWE return rumors

  • Ian Carey
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Nikki Garcia (aka Nikki Bella) says she misses being around her WWE family as rumors swirl that she could return to the company shortly. 

Nikki appeared in the crowd during the WWE Raw on Netflix premiere earlier this month. Last week, it was reported that she and WWE had also engaged in “significant discussions” regarding a potential return. 

During a recent interview with US Weekly, Nikki said she felt blessed to be able to go back “home” earlier this month and believes she’s still “got it.”

“I’ve missed it for quite a few years,” Nikki admitted. “I miss being Nikki Bella. I miss being around that family. I definitely miss being in that ring. When they put me in the crowd that night and to feel the energy and see the Bella Army, whether they were in the crowd or online, it starts to give you these feels.”

“Going home to WWE, I don’t think people understand, I started at 22. That’s all I ever knew up until a little bit ago. So, that’s been the biggest home for me and to go back and be home and the environment there is so incredible. The women were just, what a great locker room. They were just so awesome and together and one and unity and everyone back there was just so happy. You could tell the energy there right now is just incredible.”

“I’m like, ‘This is why we paved roads in this industry,'” Nikki gushed. “I feel so blessed to go back and experience it. I’m like, ‘OK, I think I need to experience this more.’ I really love it. I feel like I’ve still got it, so we’ll see.”

As for Nikki’s sister, Brie Bella, Nikki doesn’t think it would take much to convince Brie to return to WWE at some point, but right now, Brie is happy being at home with her two children. Nikki says she spoke to Brie after appearing at the Raw on Netflix premiere.

“When I went and I came back, I was like, ‘Brie, it’s so amazing,'” Nikki said. “So maybe we should make a comeback. She’s so in mom mode, but Brie has that fire in her, too. She has that last run. I feel like it wouldn’t take a lot to get her to come back with me.”

Nikki and Brie Bella signed with WWE in 2007 and were with the company until their contracts expired in 2023.