Nikki Bella Proves She’s In ‘Great Shape’ With Sizzling Bikini Pics
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on February 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM EST

Nikki Bella is proving she’s still in "great shape," and fans are making sure everyone knows it. A fan account recently shared a sizzling beachside snap of the WWE legend, showing her rocking a tiny black bikini while stepping out of the ocean. The post quickly gained traction, with followers flooding the comments section to praise the former wrestler’s toned body and rock-hard abs.
Nikki Bella Turns Heads While Showing Off Her ‘Great Shape’
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In the photos, Nikki is seen walking along the shoreline with wet hair cascading over her shoulders, her abs and curves on full display. In one shot, she smiles while emerging from the water. In another, she strikes a confident pose with her arms raised above her head, highlighting her sculpted abs against the backdrop of the waves.
The fan page captioned the post simply, but the comments said it all. “GORGEOUS,” one user wrote, while another added, “Beautiful.” One fan couldn’t help but point out, “Damn, she is in great shape,” referencing Nikki’s fit physique. Others chimed in with heart emojis and praise, with one person declaring, “I love Nikki.”
Getting Candid About Struggling With Body Shaming
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While fans continue to praise her beach photos and say she’s in “great shape,” Nikki has been open about the fact that confidence doesn’t always come easy. On a recent episode of SiriusXM’s "The Nikki & Brie Show," the WWE Hall of Famer had a raw and honest conversation with her twin sister, Brie Bella, about body image, especially after becoming a mom.
“I body shame myself about my stomach, and all the moms are with me on this as well as you,” Nikki admitted. “It’s hard because I’m trying to fix parts that I don’t know will ever be fixed by exercise. They might, hopefully. I’m trying hard to get there, but it is just hard seeing yourself on TV after having a child when you know certain things like...”
Brie jumped in to offer perspective, referencing an interview by actress Kate Winslet about aging and self-acceptance. “I’ll tell you this. Kate Winslet had one of the greatest interviews on aging that you need to watch,” Brie said.
Nikki Bella Says Post-Baby Body Struggles Aren’t Just About Aging
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Nikki clarified that her struggle isn’t only about getting older. “Well, this one, though, this part isn’t about aging, and look, I do, and then we could go into that because there’s parts of me about aging,” she explained. “Well, no, because someone could have a baby in their young 30s and their body isn’t what it used to be before the baby.”
Brie responded with a reminder many women can relate to: “No, that’s what I’m saying is like, we can’t try to keep up with what we looked like in our 20s, 30s.”
Shutting Down Plastic Surgery And Drinking Rumors
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Along with opening up about body image, Nikki has also addressed speculation about her appearance, including claims that she’s had cosmetic surgery or drinks excessively.
On her podcast, Nikki revealed that people often focus on the “outer” explanations for her glow-up. “Everyone keeps asking me, like they want to ask me the outer things, like surgeries, this, that, ‘What is it?’ You guys, all I can tell you, it’s happiness, it’s growth, it’s self-love. It truly is the shine of the sun and Brie, you know me best. You know I’m not hiding stuff in the closet. It’s hard work,” Nikki explained.
Nikki Bella Credits Hard Work And Balance For Her Glow
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She made it clear that discipline plays a major role in how she looks and feels today. “Don’t get me wrong. I work hard with my trainer and I eat well overall," Nikki said. "I do have my little times that I want to go get a Coke on ice and I want to have some cookies, but I don’t do that a lot.”
For Nikki, the real transformation isn’t about rumors or quick fixes. Instead, it’s about putting in the work.