Nikki Bella Says She Underwent Surgery Two Weeks Ago, Ran Into Paige At Time Of Her Surgery

Nikki Bella was unable to compete at WrestleMania 42 due to an ankle injury she suffered at the end of March.

Though Nikki was advertised all the way until she officially announced she was out, and replaced by a returning Paige, she actually underwent surgery two weeks ago.

“I actually got surgery two weeks ago from yesterday. I managed to break, sprain, and tear my ankle. When I’m headed into Birmingham to get surgery. Guess who is in Birmingham. I was like, ‘Brie, there is no way I’m going to make WrestleMania, but you still have to have your moment.’ We were both like, ‘The only person who will make it feel special and like family is Paige.’ It’s crazy how life works. It’s part of the journey. There is no one else, and I truly mean this, no other WWE superstar in the past or now, that I would want to take my place than Paige,”Nikki Bella said during the WrestleMania post-show.

Paige and Brie Bella would win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania 42.

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