Nikki Bella's WWE Return May Be Derailed

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It's been nearly two years since Nikki Bella announced her retirement from wrestling. Her 12-year career inside the squared circle came to an end after doctors discovered a cyst on her brain. Although, Nikki was forced to hang up her wrestling boots, the former Divas Champion hasn't ruled out a possible return.

In recent months, Nikki and her sister Brie have expressed their wish to return to WWE. Nikki felt they have one last run in them, and wants to add another championship to their resume.

However, Nikki's hopes of returning to the ring may be postponed. 

Talk about a wrestling return for the Bella Twins began back in the fall of 2020. Although, both sisters are retired, they didn't rule out a comeback.

Although, the Bellas accomplished a lot in their careers, there's one more item on their list to cross off. Nikki says her dream is for her and Brie to return and win the women's tag team titles. A championship that was reintroduced shortly after their retirement. 

As for the timetable for their return, Nikki said that WrestleMania 38 would be the ideal opportunity.

Nikki is working hard on getting into shape for her in-ring return. However, it seems that she's already ran into one hurdle in her wrestling plans.

On the latest episode of "The Bellas Podcast," Nikki gave an update on her return, and the news doesn't seem good. The 37-year-old revealed that she's not medically cleared to return to the ring. Like many wrestlers, Nikki has dealt with a series of injuries in the past. 

In January 2016, she underwent surgery for a neck injury. Although, she would eventually return to the ring following surgery, her ongoing neck issues continued to be a problem. It caused the star to take on a part-time schedule, the later force her into retirement in 2019.

Although, Nikki isn't medically cleared yet. She revealed that she's been working a doctor to help strengthen her neck. Nikki says she's doing better, and is holding out hope for a return down the road.

Nikki and Brie's legendary wrestling careers began in 2007 when they signed with WWE. The girls became a hit with their signature twin magic move.

The sisters would each go on to win the coveted Divas Championship, and Nikki became a two-time champion. Her second reign would last 301 days, making her the longest-reigning Divas Champion of all-time.

Nikki and Brie's popularity soared in 2013 thanks to the reality series "Total Divas." The show gave viewers a glimpse into the lives of WWE's top female stars, and brought in new legions of fans. The Bellas' mainstream success continued with their spinoff series "Total Bellas," and their business empire.

Due to their accomplishments in and out of the ring, the Bellas were announced as inductees into the 2020 WWE Hall of Fame. Although, the ceremony was postponed, the Bellas will finally be inducted during WrestleMania 37 weekend.

Aside from working on getting cleared for a WWE return, Nikki also has her hands full with seven-month-old son Matteo. The Birdiebee founder gave birth on July 31, 2020, one day before her sister Brie's son was born.

Nikki loves being a new mom, and has admitted she's thinking about expanding her family. She says that she wants to give Matteo a sibling, but doesn't know when it will happen. Although, she's eager to have another child, she also wants to have her last run in WWE.