Summary

Nikki Bella says she is hoping to return in six to eight weeks as she continues recovering from the ankle injury that forced her off WrestleMania 42.

Bella had been set for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match before suffering the injury on the March 27 episode of SmackDown. She later revealed that the ankle was torn, sprained and fractured, and that she underwent surgery two weeks ago.

That update follows Bella's earlier explanation of the full injury that kept her out of WrestleMania 42, which clarified why she was unable to make the show.

What Nikki Bella's timeline means for WWE

A six to eight week target gives Bella a clearer path back into WWE's tag team picture, especially after Paige stepped into her spot and won the titles alongside Brie Bella at WrestleMania 42. If Bella's recovery stays on schedule, WWE now has an easy built-in follow-up between the original Bella Twins plan and the version of the team that left the event with championship gold.

It also keeps Bella connected to a division that just got a major shake-up at WrestleMania. Even if WWE does not rush her back, the update at least suggests the injury is not expected to sideline her for the rest of the year.

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