Nikki Bella's status for WrestleMania 42 remains too close to call with just days until the show, leaving one of Night One's championship matches in an uncertain position.
The WWE Hall of Famer sustained an ankle injury during the March 27 episode of SmackDown while teaming with Brie Bella against Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. After the match ended, a multi-team brawl broke out, but Nikki was unable to participate, remaining at ringside while medical staff attended to her. She was later spotted wearing a walking boot, adding to the concern about her timeline.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Daily Update, Nikki's WrestleMania status is still undecided and has been described as "too close to call," suggesting WWE may not know until the last moment whether she receives medical clearance to compete. WWE has provided updates on both Raw and SmackDown noting that she has been rehabbing and working toward clearance, though no official confirmation has been given.
Nikki is scheduled to team with Brie in the Women's Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way on Night One of WrestleMania 42 on April 18, which also features Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, and champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Her absence would force WWE to make significant adjustments to one of the night's championship matches with very little lead time.
The uncertainty carries added weight given the broader context of the Bella Twins' current run. The pair revealed earlier this year that they signed two-year contracts they intend to be their final WWE deals before retirement, and winning the Women's Tag Team Championship has been identified as the primary goal of that last chapter. Nikki has described the possibility of winning the titles as mothers as one of the most meaningful things they could accomplish together.
WWE has not announced any contingency plans if Nikki is unable to compete. The final decision rests entirely with the medical team and how her ankle responds in the days ahead.
