Nikki Garcia knows it’s been a while since fans got to see Nikki Bella. She also says getting back into character for WWE's Royal Rumble wasn’t seamless.

After a brief appearance in 2022, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella made her triumphant return as the 30th and final entrant into Saturday night’s WWE Royal Rumble 2025 in Indianapolis. The wrestler retired from the profession in 2019, but Saturday night was the first time WWE fans saw her in the ring since that 2022 surprise match.

Is Brie Bella coming back to the WWE? Nicki Garcia made her triumphant return as Nikki Bella during the 2025 Royal Rumble on Feb. 1. Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, the 41-year-old explained what it was like being back in the WWE ring for the first time in three years.

Nikki Garcia returned to the ring as Nikki Bella at WWE's Royal Rumble 2025 on Feb. 1 in one of the few public appearances she has made since finalizing her divorce from former 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Artem Chigvintsev.

Nikki Bella and Roxanne Perez shared a moment at WWE Royal Rumble. Roxanne did Nikki's push-ups, and Nikki dropped to the mat. Speaking on the Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki explained why that moment was important for her to have.

Nikki Bella confirms that she’s doing more with WWE following WWE Royal Rumble. Bella made a surprise appearance in the Women’s Royal Rumble. This marked her first time in a WWE ring since WWE Royal Rumble 2022.

After making her surprise return at the 2025 Royal Rumble, Nikki Bella reveals the modern Superstars she wants to wrestle in WWE.

Nikki Bella and Alexa Bliss are back. Bliss made her surprising return to WWE programming during Saturday's women's Royal Rumble match in Indianapolis

Nikki Bella made her return to the ring at WWE Royal Rumble, entering the women's Royal Rumble at number 30. It was Bella's first match since the 2022 Royal Rumble. Speaking on the Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki commented on her future in the ring.