Summary

Nikki Bella said she is hoping to be back on WWE television in June, with Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia standing out as the event she wants to make.

Bella has been out with an ankle injury since the March 27 episode of SmackDown. That injury kept her off WrestleMania 42, where Paige returned and took her place in the fatal four-way WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match.

Bella had already discussed the extent of the issue in an earlier ankle injury update. This latest comment gives the clearest target yet for when she hopes to be back.

Quote from Nikki Bella

Speaking on a solo edition of The Nikki and Brie Show, Bella said:

"Hopefully I will get to see you all in June… they just announced Night of Champions is going to be happening in June, so fingers crossed that still goes (forward). But obviously, I'd love to see you all there!"

What Nikki Bella's target date means for WWE

If Nikki Bella is able to return by Night of Champions, WWE would have a clear path to fold her back into the tag team picture after WrestleMania 42 changed those plans. Even if June proves too soon, her naming that event gives fans a more defined recovery window than they had before.

Sources

Nikki Bella on The Nikki and Brie Show