WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella recently provided a positive update on the ankle injury she suffered during the March 27th episode of SmackDown, confirming it is only a sprain and that she expects to be medically cleared within 7-10 days.
Nikki was spotted wearing a walking boot in New York City on Sunday. Reports suggest that she is doing 'fine.'
How The Injury Happened
Nikki went down during a tag team match on SmackDown in which The Bella Twins defeated Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. According to PWInsider, Bella rolled her left ankle during an exchange with Charlotte Flair. She was visibly limping after the spot and did not return to the ring for the post-match segment.
While the rest of the women involved in the ensuing brawl celebrated in the ring, Nikki remained at ringside being evaluated by medical staff. Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live initially reported that Bella appeared to be fine after the incident.
WrestleMania 42 Plans On Track
The walking boot understandably raised concerns about Nikki's availability for WrestleMania, but her 7-10 day recovery timeline puts her well within reach of the April 18-19 event. F4WOnline has also backed up the report that Nikki will be ready in time.
The Bella Twins have been building toward the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships since reuniting at the Royal Rumble in January. They are now confirmed for the fatal four-way Women's Tag Team Championship match at WrestleMania against champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, and Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.
Nikki and Brie signed a two-year contract with WWE beginning at the Royal Rumble and have said this will be their final run as active competitors.
