
On this episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki jumped on a plane to join Brie in Napa and give us the inside scoop on her unforgettable return to WWE Monday Night RAW! From walking into the Phoenix Arena with Netflix cameras rolling, to getting hit with a finisher in front of a sold-out crowd—this was more than just a comeback. It was a full-circle moment six years in the making. Nikki takes us through the entire experience and gives us a few glimpses of what went on backstage. The Bella Army was repping HARD! The locker room was overflowing with support, and Nikki’s promo with Liv Morgan had the crowd (and Buddy) fully in their feelings. Nikki shares the real emotion behind her return, the love she felt, and why this time, she’s not proving anything to anyone but herself. The twins also talk about the future of the women’s division, the importance of WWE Evolution, and the power of showing up fearlessly in any era of your life. Brie made sure to throw in a fun rapid-fire game, ...
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Me too. And you and I, we love backdrops in New York City. Especially like I like when it has this like family history to it in fashion, good fashion. And they're trying to untangle it. Like I like when every episode I'm.
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Like what's going to happen next? Oh, let's be honest, after every episode we're going to be texting each other what we feel is going to be happening next.
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That is right.
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Nikki Bella
Hey, everyone. Welcome back to the Nikki and Bri Show. And it's really exciting on this couch right now.
Brie Bella
Oh, yeah.
Nikki Bella
Well, hi, Nikki.
Brie Bella
Hi, Brie.
Nikki Bella
Are you just filled with so much bliss right now?
Brie Bella
Oh, my gosh. I'm still on cloud nine, I bet. So, everyone, I literally landed at the airport and drove straight to Bree's house to talk to all of you and Bree. This first time I've seen Bree since Monday night.
Nikki Bella
Ron, there's so many questions I have for you.
Brie Bella
I love it.
Nikki Bella
So. So if you didn't see, which I'm shocked if you didn't, but if you didn't see, Nikki debuted on WWE Raw last night on Netflix. And it was really exciting in Phoenix, Arizona.
Brie Bella
I mean, that's the thing. It's like, it was one just so exciting to be back home on Monday night Raw.
Nikki Bella
When was the last time you were on WWE tv?
Brie Bella
So the Raw before Evolution. So about six years ago.
Nikki Bella
Oh my.
Brie Bella
And you know, it's different than just doing. Yeah, it's different than just doing rumbles. You know what I mean? So I had nerves all day. But it was also just extra amazing cuz not only did I feel like I was back home, but to be in Phoenix, Arizona. And did you hear that crowd last night? They were just incredible. They were on fire.
Nikki Bella
Well, I thought it was really cool too, that mom, J.J. v and Alice got us well. And Maddie.
Brie Bella
And Maddie and Claire, like you had.
Nikki Bella
Family too, in the crowd watching. And even though Phoenix was 106 degrees.
Brie Bella
Yeah. But we were in.
Nikki Bella
It was like. No, I know. Even though it was so hot. It was like.
Brie Bella
But their morning was gorgeous. I sat on mom's patio and had coffee before going to the arena.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
I made sure to get my glam done because I've been seeing you Netflix. You're like filming everyone's entrances in the building. So I was like, okay, well, we're gonna start looking on points.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
The minute I walk in.
Nikki Bella
Well, what I loved is when you walked in, I saw the LeGrande Orange Cup.
Brie Bella
You know it.
Nikki Bella
I'm like, I hope LGO saw that.
Brie Bella
They did. They reposted on their social. But you know me, I'm like, if you know us, anytime we're in Phoenix, we always stop at lgo. I had to get my ice cream tea, so that was nice. It was the full circle moment, as you know, like being backstage at the Phoenix arena already. There's just so many memories that pop in and then you know, all the crew. So not only our crew, who I was, like, everyone's still here. But then also the Phoenix arena crew, because I am a hometown girl. There was just already so much love. And then I have to say, Brie, like, that backstage is so awesome.
Nikki Bella
How is it now? It's just.
Brie Bella
It's really fun. It's peaceful. It's like. It's just really nice. There's. It just feels calm, if you know what I mean. Like, why do you just feel like it's different aura?
Nikki Bella
Why do you think it's different than before?
Brie Bella
I don't know if that'd be the word, actually. Like, feels just vibes. I'm not sure. It's just. I mean, everyone is just super happy. Everyone's real. You know what it is? It's a positive environment. Everyone's really uplifting of each other. Everyone really supports and motivates each other, and I don't think it always was that way. So that you were more timid or scared or you just didn't have the support. You know, you were afraid to make a mistake. But here, they're just. What? Why am I, like, not thinking the word? It's because I'm so tired.
Nikki Bella
I don't know. Open.
Brie Bella
Well, like, helpful and.
Nikki Bella
Anyway, now you're making my brain hurt.
Brie Bella
Whatever. Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Welcoming.
Brie Bella
No, but, like, you know, when you help out a lot, like, helpful. When someone helps you out a lot.
Nikki Bella
Helpful.
Brie Bella
No. I mean, yes. But, like, anyways, it'll come.
Nikki Bella
They help you out a lot.
Brie Bella
Well, like, when people are just.
Nikki Bella
Call me.
Brie Bella
Never mind. It'll come to me. Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Oh, well, I love that.
Brie Bella
Yeah, I know. I wish. I. And that locker room is just so incredible. Like, it's just really nice to be in a great female talent. Like, they had my own locker room for me, and I was like, no way. I'm going in. Female talent. Like, I want to be with them.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. And how was it? It was good. Was it weird, like, walking in?
Brie Bella
No. I mean, you know me. I'm always, like, a little shy, which people don't expect. Not shy, but, you know, and then it was just. It became warm and fun so quick.
Nikki Bella
Is it still the pink trunks?
Brie Bella
Still the pink trunks?
Nikki Bella
Is Renee and our mountain mamas still tagged on there?
Brie Bella
Oh, I. I didn't even look. I'll look. All that is still the same. I mean, everybody, Janet, catering, everything is still the same in that.
Nikki Bella
Whoa.
Brie Bella
Yes. And she looks so cool. She had, like, a double nose piercing with, like, a metal coming across, but it was like, all of that is still the same. Wow. Joe Hickey and the Merch guys. No. Yeah. It's just really, really cool.
Nikki Bella
That's incredible.
Brie Bella
I know.
Nikki Bella
Wow.
Brie Bella
That's just so fun. All right, and Nikki and Brie show listeners, right now, I am about do a backstage, and then I'm later gonna go out there. It's been an incredible day. I've just seen everyone that I just love so much. This has been just the absolute best. Catching up, of course, with Natty the most. I'm having so much fun with Maxine, but this has been so amazing. It feels like a dream. I'm so nervous. I can't believe I'm about to go out to hear this crowd. They're on fire. And it's so amazing to be home, back home at my hometown. Oh, my gosh. She's so excited to hear them. It just makes the nerves go like crazy, but also the excitement. I'm gonna treat it like a Nicki and Bruce show. Live, right? Like a live show.
Nikki Bella
Okay, so when you found out that you were doing a promo segment with Liv, were you really nervous?
Brie Bella
I mean, of course. You know, this is my thing is I haven't been on that kind of stage in so long. But I think what was helping me feel, like, relax the nerves a little bit is, like, the fact that we've done, you know, quite a few live podcast shows as well as hosting shows that. That helps. So that relaxed the nerves a bit. But of course, it's because, you know, I really wanted to deliver. I. I wanted to be great. I wanted, you know, the crowd to really feel it. I wanted everyone in TV land to really fill it. So. And it went off great. And I. I mean, you know me, I was shocked when Liv came out like a fireball. It was, like, incredible. I was like, oh, shoot. Like, whoa. Like, you felt that you felt. I mean, she came to the ring so fast, it was insane.
Nikki Bella
So Buddy goes. Because we were watching, and Buddy's, like, rude. She just interrupted Dodo.
Brie Bella
Oh.
Nikki Bella
I was like, so cute. Yeah. He wanted to hear what you want. Like.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
He wanted you to finish your thought.
Brie Bella
Yes.
Nikki Bella
And so it was, like, really funny.
Brie Bella
Oh, my gosh. And then, even though it's only a few people that have said stuff, but I can't tell you how many times I went over Stephanie Vair's. I feel like I'm still saying it wrong. Her last name. I even was asking her, but she says it, of course, in a beautiful Latina accent.
Nikki Bella
Girl, you're half Mexican.
Brie Bella
Well, I. When I would repeat it after her, she's like, perfect. Like, I was saying it amazing. But then you get in your head, and then I'm like, wait, I can't let myself be hooked on just one last name or then I'm gonna mess everything up. Because, you know, they, like. They're like. Like, I wanted to say a bunch of people's names, and so I got. I didn't want to get too hooked on hers. But then I was asking people like, oh, they're like, no, you just say it like the care. Like, think care at the end, you know? And then I'm like, okay. But then I wanted to say it with some spice, so I gotta work on that. I'm so bad, like, pronouncing you and I with our pronunciation at times.
Nikki Bella
Don't even ask me, because I butcher everyone's name. I butcher every single word known to the English dictionary. And I'm at a point in my life where I don't even apologize anymore. It is what it is. It's called briism. Language. Whatever you want to say.
Brie Bella
But, like, I love her. I mean, that Money in the bank match was insane. And then the girls match last night was so awesome.
Nikki Bella
Loved it.
Brie Bella
I mean, Monday night Raw rocked last night.
Nikki Bella
Oh, it was so all of us.
Brie Bella
Like, you didn't. We didn't even want to, like. Like, go over our stuff because it's like, you just were so hooked on the screen. It was just. It was an epic night, and I was just so honored to be a part of it.
Nikki Bella
I know. It was really fun to watch when.
Brie Bella
I got hit with that finisher.
Nikki Bella
Oh, I saw.
Brie Bella
Girl, I still feel it.
Nikki Bella
I bet.
Brie Bella
Oh, my gosh. You guys. Okay, So I just came back. I just got dressed. That was insane. The crowd here in Phoenix was absolutely amazing. They were on fire. I just. I'm feeling so many things right now. I'm feeling blessed. I am feeling. Feeling, like, excited, grateful. You all were so amazing. Everyone in the Phoenix arena, thank you for welcoming me home. Not only in Phoenix, but in wwe. Everyone online, I'm just, like, so on cloud nine right now. This was all more than I could ever ask for. And I'm ready for this. I'm ready for this journey, this new era of Nikki Bella. So we're going to talk more about it on the podcast with Bri. Bri, I gotta check your text, girl. Okay, bye. And then the kids reaction. Sparkly jeans. Oh, I bet. I mean, v and Alice. So 1. It was really cool that V and Alice Were in the crowd because that's the first time they've ever been to a show.
Nikki Bella
Wow.
Brie Bella
Yeah. And it was cute because they were in their fearless Nikki shirts. And so they were in the crowd, and JJ just said, a mom and Maddie, they were like, they were so excited to see you. And then when Liv hit me with her finisher, they were like. Or, you know, one of her moves, they were just, like, couldn't believe it. They were so upset.
Nikki Bella
I bet they were upset.
Brie Bella
So they had to come back quickly to make sure I was okay.
Nikki Bella
That's so cute.
Brie Bella
And then they. I told Jay, like, go up and introduce them to live, Just so you know it's cool. And Alice goes, no, no, I don't want to talk to Liv. I don't want to meet her. So that. And they wouldn't, so it was so cute.
Nikki Bella
Nikki vibe can get really busy.
Brie Bella
Really busy. I mean, I would say it's been busy for all of us.
Nikki Bella
I know. And sometimes we just need to take a breather, sit down, and ask ourselves one very important question.
Brie Bella
What's that, Bri?
Nikki Bella
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Brie Bella
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It sure does. You want to know what one of my favorite moments with Hershey's chocolate is? Teo. And I like. I love it. Because you know me, I'm chocolate lover. But now I have a son who's a chocolate lover, so we split bars all the time. It's just such a moment for us, a very happy moment. We look at each other. He always ends up getting chocolate all over his face. But it's just such a sweet moment that I find myself always reaching for a Hershey bar.
Nikki Bella
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Near you found wherever candy is sold.
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Brie Bella
I love that, but they were very worried about me. But then JJ said v woke up really early in the morning, put on her Fearless Nikki shirt because she goes to camp today and it's going to tell everyone about her Auntie Coco.
Nikki Bella
Oh, my God.
Brie Bella
All the wrestlers that she likes now. So it's super.
Nikki Bella
Let's hear. Do you know the list of wrestlers she likes? You're not gonna butcher anyone's name, are you?
Brie Bella
Oh, whatever. They. I felt like JJ texted to me. I didn't memorize it. Who did he say they love? Sami Zayn.
Nikki Bella
Oh, yeah, that's right.
Brie Bella
Yes. Natty and Maxine. So love Natty. Maxine, aj, Styles, John and. And then I guess she asked what Uncle Brian's name is because she wants to make sure Uncle Brian gets on her list.
Nikki Bella
That is so.
Brie Bella
But those are all her favorites. And then they were in the locker room with me later and they were like playing wrestling and they were saying everyone's names, but I was shocked when they were saying some of the guys names, you know?
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
Because just think that was like their first time watching live and like, how crazy. Like, the people they got attached to watching. Oh, it's. You know, I have to say, there's so many kids in the Phoenix crowd. It was so fun. It reminded me from back in the day on tv. Yeah, they were having the best time. They really were. Phoenix was having the greatest time.
Nikki Bella
And it was cute because they showed. You didn't get to see this until you watch back, but they showed some women who were dressed like you.
Brie Bella
Yes.
Nikki Bella
Bella army members with their signs. And it was really.
Brie Bella
And the one who was crying, I just want to hug her.
Nikki Bella
I know.
Brie Bella
I felt the love, Brie. Like, that's why I'm on cloud nine. I felt the love in the crowd. I have felt the love on social media. I have just felt the love through family and friends reaching out and text messages. Like, I'm on cloud nine. Because I'm like, oh, my gosh. I'm getting just so much love and support. And it just feels so good. Yeah. And it's just. It feels really good.
Nikki Bella
It's nice. Well, when Buddy and Birdie were watching the package that they showed on you a couple segments before your promo, but he goes, you used to wrestle with Dodo. I'm like, yes. Do we need to go to YouTube?
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Birdie's like, yeah, I've been at their matches. Like, Mommy took Dodo out at a Royal Rumble. And Buddy was like, what? And I'm like, yeah, you just don't watch that Royal Rumble. He watches the same one.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
I mean, can you believe when you walked into my house, he was watching it? No, Nicole, he's addicted to that one. That's why he won't watch any other one.
Brie Bella
Yeah, but he has to be at Evolution because he literally knows every female WWE wrestler.
Nikki Bella
And he'll tell you all about.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Like, their stuff.
Brie Bella
Yeah, he'll tell you all about him. Like, he's gonna freak out at Evolution. Oh, he has to go.
Nikki Bella
I know.
Brie Bella
Like, he has to be there.
Nikki Bella
I know. I. I think I. I'll take him for sure.
Brie Bella
I mean, how do you not.
Nikki Bella
I know. Well, you know how it is, traveling with kids and the whole thing.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
So. But.
Brie Bella
Well, if I'm a part of it. Tay Taste coming.
Nikki Bella
I know, but you're his mommy.
Brie Bella
Yeah, that's true. I already hear the feet.
Nikki Bella
You can hear the feet?
Brie Bella
Can hear the feet.
Nikki Bella
Those are the feet that come running to me in the middle of the night.
Brie Bella
Yeah. But Brie was just amazing. And, you know, I have to say, I'm just. I meant when I said last night about just being so proud of this women's division, you know, I did some media right before this, and I was kind of saying the same to them, but, you know, on here, we get to elaborate a little bit more. It's, you know, impact means so many different things. Right. And breaking barriers, it's not just about a move set in the ring. It's. It's about using your voice. It's about fighting for what's right. It's about breaking barriers, you know, and it's hard, I think, for a certain crowd on the Internet to understand that, like, you know, they'll hear, like, what, you know, hear about you paving a way. Because, you know, some people make comments when EO sky said that to me.
Nikki Bella
And they're called marks.
Brie Bella
No, I know. But what they don't realize is paving the road was. Isn't just about doing moves and what happened in the ring. It's also what happened outside of the ring and what it. What it's done for women's wrestling as a whole. And I get, for Some of the young people or some of the ignorant men, let's just be honest, I don't even give a shit. They don't get it right. Because they're just thinking moveset and they're thinking wins and championships. They don't think of the overall picture. And majority of the time it's because they're not a woman. They did. They don't. They've never had a fight for what we've had to fight for. One, not only are they not a woman, they're not a WWE Superstar, right? So they don't understand it. Right? But so a road paved is, you know, women that did so much more than that because they were fighting to do more of that moveset, more of what happens in the ring. So there had to be a huge fight outside of it. That's why, you know, when I said last night and like, you'll get this, and I know a lot of people will. It's amazing to see like women pick up your blood, sweat and tears. Hold on to that. And I'm talking not just me, not just you. Every woman from the past, right, that fought for women. Take that and make something even bigger with it because that's what you want. And that is what these women right now are doing. From what they, you know, their athletic ability and what they are doing in that ring and beyond it, they have a lot of impact outside of it. And so I meant every word I said last night. I'm like being so proud and so grateful because there is an insane amount of talent in that locker room.
Nikki Bella
I mean, incred everything.
Brie Bella
That match last night, you're just like, whoa, whoa.
Nikki Bella
It was incredible. And so many of their matches for the last couple years have been literally just insane.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
And I know it's funny because I'm like, they all straight up say, yeah, they're all better wrestlers.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Yes, they are doing way bigger things than I did for sure. But you know, the one thing about pro wrestling is that everyone comes in with something different. And your little different sparkle is what sets the whole place on fire. And so it's hard for people to understand that. I think nowadays, I think it's very.
Brie Bella
Much not a small group of people.
Nikki Bella
Only a small group. You are right, Marks.
Brie Bella
But the bigger. That's what makes this pay per view, WWE Evolution so important and so amazing is for the majority. We all understand the evolution of women's wrestling. And that is what is so epic about this Premium Live event is that you will get that. I do believe we're Gonna get one, two or more. A woman of the past. I mean it's, I feel like it'll be about it. The past, future and present. And that is part of Evolution is when you see some of us like me from the past, I bring stuff from my era that I also fit in into this new era. But I'm not here to say like I am this new era. Do you know what I mean? But this is what is so fun about what we do in the evolution of it.
Nikki Bella
And that's why I'm so excited for WWE Evolution because you don't know who is coming from the past. And it's fun to see girls from the past wrestle girls of today. I love it.
Brie Bella
And like I love the mix up of stuff. Me too.
Nikki Bella
And I like to be surprised and I like things that I'm not expecting. Like that's the fun part of pro.
Brie Bella
Wrestling because you get to do that all year long. Like it's gonna be fun. You know, we're gonna probably see some of NXT girls mixed in with some of, you know, smackdown and RAW girls and it's just. And then you're gonna get some of the past girls and then it'll be fun to see maybe some, maybe a past girl with an NXT girl. Like you just. It all gets mixed up. We don't know what's going to happen. But the next few weeks are going to be so bomb on smackdown of these stories coming together. I'm so fired up, so excited. And for all of you who don't know, WWE Evolution will be Sunday, July 13th. Please go get tickets and support the women.
Nikki Bella
Yes.
Brie Bella
And the fans. I mean that's why we've come so far is the fans really do. But if you want to see a badass pay per view, it's in Atlanta head there. But yeah, I'm just, it's. It's incredible to see. It's incredible to be a part of and. For sure. Yeah. Well.
Nikki Bella
And I love that you said like I, you know, mom and I were talking earlier when you were on your flight home and I told, I'm like, mom, you know, you can go have an experience like you did and you can come back feeling two different ways, either really, really good or really, really bad. And I go, Nicole is feeling really, really good. And I go. And yes, it's because the crowd was incredible. But I go. But the biggest part is the backstage.
Brie Bella
Yeah, I go.
Nikki Bella
It shows you how incredible the women are there today because of how great you felt. Yeah, it says a lot when you can walk into a locker room and people have. Are just being positive and sweet and nice and nice. Kindness. Kindness goes so far.
Brie Bella
Kindness goes so far.
Nikki Bella
But, like, I could tell, like, I mean, you, girl. I was gonna get on a flight to Phoenix. I was gonna say, let's go.
Brie Bella
Yeah, I wish.
Nikki Bella
Because right before you went on, Nana called me, and I was like, oh, gosh, I gotta pick it up.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
But I was like. And I hit pause, and I'm like, oh, my gosh. Nana and I talked for 45 minutes.
Brie Bella
Oh, I love it.
Nikki Bella
I know.
Brie Bella
She got her.
Nikki Bella
I need a caller fully detail cleaned, like, fully rugs, everything. She just needed to talk about how greater.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Smelled. We were just talking forever, and then she goes, and I need to know, has. Has Nicole gone on?
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
And I go, she has. I pretend, like, because I was about to watch it, but I don't want her to hang up with her. Right? And she goes, oh, my gosh. Did she get hurt? I go, well, she. She didn't wrestle. I go, but was great, you know?
Brie Bella
Yeah, just like, it was so cute.
Nikki Bella
She was like, okay, I just need to know she did not get hurt. Yeah, but it was so cute. But then Brian, then Facet, and I just see the thing on pause, and I'm like, oh, my gosh. And so, like, we're all talking, and then I go, brian, I feel so bad, but, like, I've been dying to see Nicole's segment, and I know it's already aired, so can we call you right back? He's like, yeah, yeah.
Brie Bella
Did he watch?
Nikki Bella
No, he was going to today. He just was last night.
Brie Bella
Tell me what he thinks.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. So exhausted. Brian has been hiking about 10, 000 miles a day.
Brie Bella
That's amazing.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. So he was like, yeah, a little just.
Brie Bella
I know. You know, but he was gonna do it today.
Nikki Bella
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Brie Bella
Oh, yes. And you want to feel like an insider and less like a tourist, which is why we are so excited. Airbnb just launched experiences in cities all around the world, where you can see the city from a new angle, connect with other travelers, and have those tr. Lifetime experiences.
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Brie Bella
We're officially Airbnb original experience host. We've curated our own original experience at our speakeasy tasting room, Bonita. Bonita. Only available on Airbnb.
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Brie Bella
Oh, that's right. I mean, and as you all know, we are experts of Napa Valley, so we will truly show you the greatest Napa Valley time ever.
Nikki Bella
You know it.
Brie Bella
Come join us.
Nikki Bella
So if you want to feel a little more like a local when you travel, head to Airbnb to book your next experience@airbnb.com experiences. And hey, if you're coming to Napa this year, be sure to come say hi to Nikki and I and book a wine tasting at Bonita Bonita. This podcast is brought to you by Kleenex Ultra Soft Tissues. Nikki, I love spring. I love when everything blooms. I like when I see all the flowers. The trees turn green. But the one thing that can disrupt spring for me is my whole family gets the worst allergies.
Brie Bella
Oh, yeah. That time of year, the bloomin the boogies.
Nikki Bella
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Brie Bella
For whatever happens next. Grab Kleenex, you know, but real quick to go back to your kindness, like, talk.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
Like, Rhea Ripley is the nicest person ever, you know, and we've always had him, like, all right. But she's always been so cool. So cool. But, like, just the sweetest.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
And just so beautiful. Like, you know what I mean? She just is like. And there was even a few of us talking about, but she is just so sweet and like. And I just love Kathy Kelly.
Nikki Bella
She's hilarious.
Brie Bella
She's hilarious. So sweet and scarlet and you realize what a great character Scarlett is because she's so sweet in, like, what she can play. Like, there needs to be more of her. Do you know what I mean?
Nikki Bella
I agree. There was, like, I'll be honest, just watching last night, like, I wanted to see more.
Brie Bella
Yeah. And even though I have to say, we got a ton of women.
Nikki Bella
Oh, you did. So many.
Brie Bella
And Eos guy is just gorgeous.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. So many women. But it's always the best feeling when you're done watching and you want more.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
It's. That's what you want to.
Brie Bella
Kyrie kicks so much butt. I mean, I was like, damn, girl. Yeah. I mean, all of them.
Nikki Bella
So great.
Brie Bella
Crush it.
Nikki Bella
And the timing was impeccable.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Match.
Brie Bella
And, you know, I. I love that Bailey's back.
Nikki Bella
Oh, my gosh, me too. I popped huge.
Brie Bella
When her music is just the best. Or she is, like, locker room leader. That one.
Nikki Bella
I love that.
Brie Bella
And she's just.
Nikki Bella
We'll talk about something that always was. Has been the sweetest.
Brie Bella
Been the sweetest. But, you know, that's what I got to say about all the girls. Think of how big a stars they are now. Breathe. They're all so humble and great. None of them have changed. And they can in the position they are now. And we've known women in the past that have, you know, with stuff they've gotten. None of these women have. They are all the same. They're all so sweet.
Nikki Bella
And that's why they're going to go even further.
Brie Bella
Right.
Nikki Bella
You know, I. I believe that. I mean.
Brie Bella
Natty.
Nikki Bella
Natty was texting.
Brie Bella
I mean, that is my girl.
Nikki Bella
I can't believe you're not here. I miss you. I'm like, natty, I miss you, too.
Brie Bella
Everything Maddie and I KE doing, Natty's like, this just feels like a total diva scene. It was like we were right back into it. Even people were like, dude, I feel like I'm watching a total diva segment right now. Like, because Natty and I were being Natty and I. And I love Maxine, by the way.
Nikki Bella
Oh, my gosh. She's amazing.
Brie Bella
She's amazing. And she did the dark match so technically opened up the show.
Nikki Bella
That's how I always text me, literally right after the match.
Brie Bella
So good. She's got grown so much. But, like, mark my word, she is going to be a huge star. She already is a huge star, but do you know what I mean? She's gonna get into that women's division and just start to crush.
Nikki Bella
I love it.
Brie Bella
And, you know, she just has this energy, like, the crowd can't help but just love everything she does.
Nikki Bella
She's, like, super bubbly.
Brie Bella
Super bubbly.
Nikki Bella
It's so cute.
Brie Bella
It's really cute. And I love her Natty together.
Nikki Bella
Oh, they're great. And I, like, like their outfits, how they match.
Brie Bella
It's so cute.
Nikki Bella
Yeah.
Brie Bella
They put in a lot of effort, and that goes a long way. Okay, sorry, that's.
Nikki Bella
No, it's. I love, like, just seeing how happy you are.
Brie Bella
And, you know, another thing, because you'll understand this, because I've been getting asked this question a lot, like, why? Like, why now? Like, why are you back? What's the why? And how is it different? And, you know, I. I said this when I was talking to Us Weekly earlier, because before this, I was talking to Us Weekly and People, and after this, I'm going to talk to Sports Illustrated and with Us Weekly. I just, you know, I said, back in the day, because we had to prove so much, and we were fighting for women's wrestling, and we wanted the world to have eyes on it and have the respect and appreciation. And so back in the day, I was, like, trying to prove stuff to everyone. It was proving everything to everyone of what we can do, what I can do. You know, being the champ, being attacked, whatever it was, it was all about proving everything to everyone else. And I told him, I go this time around, it's about proving something to myself.
Nikki Bella
Yeah, I like that.
Brie Bella
Yeah. And. And that is truly what this. This comeback and this run is for me. And this new era is, like, proving things to myself. And also because I was thinking about this because people are like, especially since I got my hair.
Nikki Bella
Oh, girl. And the hair looks good.
Brie Bella
You were doubting me.
Nikki Bella
I was doubt. Okay.
Brie Bella
And I kept feeling and having dreams, like, but, no, I know this is just who I am.
Nikki Bella
But I will say why I doubt is because sometimes we look at pictures of us from 10 years ago, and I was nervous. You were expecting it to come out like that. And I didn't know if it was going to, so I didn't want it to be like.
Brie Bella
And just, you know, she's all been doing side by sides of me from 10 years ago. And they're like, it's like, you're in the same era. Like, yeah, with a few wrinkles, but, you know, but it. And you. But you weren't the only one. After I did my hair, even. Everyone at the song goes, oh, my. I didn't know it was gonna look this good. Like, this is your hair. Like, no, this Is your good look.
Nikki Bella
It's. I mean, I. Not that I want to say even.
Brie Bella
Better, but they all said that to me.
Nikki Bella
But you did go to the best.
Brie Bella
The best. Yeah. So the best. Seriously.
Nikki Bella
No, it came out.
Brie Bella
You're the best. What it made me feel, too, is, like, what this run is for all the women when they're like, oh, when you were in your prime. When you were. No, no. We can be in our prime at any age. We can be in a prime in our 20s and our 30s and in our 40s and 50s and so on. And so this is also for the women to show you that we can dream whatever we want to dream. We can go do whatever we want to do and to decide when our prime is right. And this is my new prime.
Nikki Bella
I agree. There you go, girlfriend. And I also have to say this. When people say, why? Why not?
Brie Bella
Yeah, we love it, right?
Nikki Bella
Like, you don't have to just always be like, I get it. Like, at some point you do have to retire to have babies. You have to retire because sometimes the business can outgrow you for a little bit. And it's other people's time, for sure. But, like, why not, right?
Brie Bella
Well. And, you know, I gotta give it to my women and my Bella boys on social media, because even, like, there's. We have the Bella army. And then just the women fans of wrestling, they are all, like, sticking up for me and saying, like, the force of Nikki Bella. So hate is so forced online. The hate for me, which it is.
Nikki Bella
It is.
Brie Bella
It's just become a thing. It's almost like people are just afraid to support me because they're afraid of. Whoever they follow is gonna drown.
Nikki Bella
Gotten bots. Because I started looking at some stuff bots. I'm like, oh, wasting their money.
Brie Bella
The hate is force. I can even say that now. But what I love is the women have really stood. Bella army has. And I love my Bella Army. And I loved how they were in that crowd last night when I, like, said Bella army, they were the best. But then there's all just women who are fans of wrestling, and it's been amazing to see them stick up for me because you start to realize. I think it's taken people a while, but it's legit. Just woman hate, like, because we were at the forefront. So it's like you're just. You're hating on. On it because of change. But, like, I love how a lot of women have stuck up for me because people don't understand. Like, we were talking about what true impact is and, like, what that's about and an evolution and, you know, all of those things. And so I just want to say thank you to everyone. Like. Like, all the people online who've been sticking up for me, the fans, you know, the people in the crowd, the Bella Army. Like, I just. So grateful. Like, God is so good. And he stood by me last night. You know, I. I said this before I went because when I went out there, didn't want to have memorized lines. I didn't. You know, I knew what I needed to say, but this is. You know, Carrie helped me with this, but I just said, God, I'm your vessel and, like, use me to get out what, like, needs to be said out here. And Carries helped me with that. And, like, honestly, it really helped. Things just came, and it's crazy because you just speak from the heart in that way, and I truly felt that. I agree, so.
Nikki Bella
Well, that's good.
Brie Bella
Thanks, girl.
Nikki Bella
Well, I know I'm speaking for everyone that we can't wait to see what happens. And, you know, I'm gonna be in.
Brie Bella
Gribe Green Bay on Mondays, so there you go, girl.
Nikki Bella
So if you're in Green Bay, go see Nikki.
Brie Bella
Yeah, but I thought Bell army better.
Nikki Bella
Yes.
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Sounds like a good time, Bri.
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Nikki Bella
I thought it'd be really fun to do a Nikki's ring return. Rapid fire. Now, one thing we're not great at is rapid fires. One word.
Brie Bella
I.
Nikki Bella
We don't give a paragraph. Yeah, one word. What comes straight to your brain? Okay, so I have a bunch of questions for you. You ready?
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Describe in one word how it felt to touch down in Phoenix, Arizona.
Brie Bella
Exciting.
Nikki Bella
What was your favorite match of the night at WWE Monday Night Raw?
Brie Bella
Well, I made the women's queen of the ring match.
Nikki Bella
Perfect. Who gave you your first welcome back hug?
Brie Bella
Stu. Camera guy.
Nikki Bella
Oh, my God.
Brie Bella
I know.
Nikki Bella
This crazy is still there.
Brie Bella
I know.
Nikki Bella
Incredible. Does he look the same?
Brie Bella
Yes, he does.
Nikki Bella
Wow. Did you have butterflies or full on anxiety backstage?
Brie Bella
Butterflies.
Nikki Bella
What's one thing you definitely forgot to pack? I know.
Brie Bella
Nothing.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. You forgot workout clothes.
Brie Bella
Oh, you're right. I think I workout clothes and I had to go shop.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. Who gave you the best advice before walking out?
Brie Bella
Natty.
Nikki Bella
Oh, what'd you say?
Brie Bella
Well, she's told me a lot, but Natty was the one who like. Because she saw me looking at my script and she goes, no to speak from the heart. And she went in on this whole thing about speaking from the heart. She's like, you know what you're here to say, you don't need that. You know what you're here to say and you get to that and you just. Yeah, Daddy's Always the best in that way. She knows us so well.
Nikki Bella
She does.
Brie Bella
So she's our day one girl.
Nikki Bella
She is our day one girl. Oh, what pep talk did you give yourself right before your music hit it?
Brie Bella
So it was what Carrie said to me. I literally prayed to everyone, and I just said, and this is the first time I've ever done it in this way, but I just said, God, I'm your vessel, and just please let the words come, and let me do it in a way where I can connect authentically.
Nikki Bella
I love it.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
What was the loudest chant you heard from the crowd last night?
Brie Bella
This is awesome. During the women's match, were there any.
Nikki Bella
Signs that caught your attention in the crowd?
Brie Bella
I mean, I want to be a Bella, and I love Nikki Bella.
Nikki Bella
There you go. What was your immediate thought when Liv's music hit?
Brie Bella
Like, oh, boy.
Nikki Bella
Wtf.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
What unexpected emotion surprised you the most last night?
Brie Bella
Our truth.
Nikki Bella
Oh, yeah. What a great promo.
Brie Bella
I know.
Nikki Bella
It hit.
Brie Bella
I was like, look, I'm already getting chills.
Nikki Bella
I know. And even Buddy was like, oh, is he gonna cry? And I'm like, well, lots happened Buddy with him, and it's incredible looking at my chills. Yeah. And inspiring what he's been through in the last couple weeks, and I really love it.
Brie Bella
Well, there's no better feeling than when the fans are so behind you.
Nikki Bella
No better feeling.
Brie Bella
And that's heel or baby face. The fans are a part of the story. They're part of our industry. We can't do WWE without the fans.
Nikki Bella
Right.
Brie Bella
So I felt our truth. And, like, you just. There's no better feeling. And I. And I felt his emotions.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. Because they brought him back. They brought him back, and that means the absolute world.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Wow.
Brie Bella
It's life changing.
Nikki Bella
It's life changing. I mean, I remember Brian changes.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
And what that did for Brian, if.
Brie Bella
You show up on this run free, there better be. Yes. Chance.
Nikki Bella
What was Mateo's reaction to your return promo?
Brie Bella
Oh, well, I actually see him right after this.
Nikki Bella
Oh, are you gonna show him?
Brie Bella
I'm gonna show him. Yeah. I don't think he's seen it yet.
Nikki Bella
No. You have to let us know.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
Did you cry happy tears at any point? You're not a crier.
Brie Bella
No.
Nikki Bella
Yeah. You're not a crier.
Brie Bella
I'm not. I was so. I was too excited and happy.
Nikki Bella
I was like, big smiles, cheeks were hurting.
Brie Bella
Yeah, exactly.
Nikki Bella
After it was all said and done, how did you celebrate the night? Oh, I saw chips and salsa at Mom's place.
Brie Bella
Well, I. I Thought I was gonna go to global ambassador. That was the goal. I really wanted to experience that place, but I was. I was so tired. You know, it's. You have all the levels of stress, and, you know, I had a lot of nerves, even just the days leading up, so I was just. Mom, Maddie, Claire, and I around the table with some pulled chicken, pepperoncinis, chips, topo, chico, and we all just chatted.
Nikki Bella
That's amazing.
Brie Bella
It was fun. And then we had you on FaceTime joining the table. That's true.
Nikki Bella
What is the one thing you want the Bell army to know now that you're officially back?
Brie Bella
That I love them so much. I miss them so much, and you are the reason why just even one night so far has been so incredible, and I'm so grateful, and I'm ready to do this run with all of you, because I can't do this grade if you all aren't by my side. So, Bella, Lucian, it's back. And let's do this.
Nikki Bella
Okay. Fearless. Nikki, you gotta hit us with some inspiration and affirmation.
Brie Bella
Oh, gosh, girl.
Nikki Bella
Come on.
Brie Bella
I know.
Nikki Bella
I still feel that energy coming through. Yes.
Brie Bella
Okay. So there's nothing better than looking at life fearlessly, taking things on fearlessly. And I'm a great example of that. In the lowest of lows, I could have gave up. I could have went in a different direction, but I took things head on fearlessly. And I've also known that every era can be a great era and could be a prime era, and it's what you make it, and that you can dream at any time and make things happen. It's, you know, you gotta work for them, you gotta earn them, but they can happen, whatever it is, you dare to dream. And impact means so many different things. And to always know that go into something and don't feel like, oh, well, if I only do this, that's the only impact I could have here. No. There's so many ways to make impact for something. Sure. And even if there's a lot of noise about it, and it could be bad noise, cancel it out. That's what you and I both have done our entire careers. We have never cared about the bad noise. All we've ever cared, truly, is about empowering women and making things better for them. And I will always continue to use my voice in that way, to use my platform in that way, to empower women, to, you know, make sure women are heard, women are honored, women are congratulated. But it's just amazing to sit here and live My purpose. Right. And so do do the same. And I'm telling you, one day, women are going to run this business.
Nikki Bella
Oh, yeah, they are. And I will say this Birdie had a tea party earlier, and she had three friends come over, and it was so cute as she decorated table. And then they wanted to see some Taylor Swift music videos. Oh, think how far back Taylor goes.
Brie Bella
Yeah.
Nikki Bella
So they watched, like, one from when she was in her teens.
Brie Bella
I love this. Oh, yeah.
Nikki Bella
One then one in her, like, kind of twenties. And then recent. And I could hear them talking, like, wow, look how much she's grown up. Look how much she's changed. But they're still dancing and loving every second of Taylor Swift. And I was sitting there, like, cutting up, like, the bread and making the stuff. And I'm watching them, and I was like, see, these girls don't care that she's aged. They don't. They love every era of Taylor Swift.
Brie Bella
Right.
Nikki Bella
Every era is the greatest era. And they actually commented. I would hear him comment always on her fashion. Oh, look at her lipstick. And like, one music video they get in a food fight or something, and then they're talking about, like, the food fight. Like, you know, when you look at these innocent little ones, like, to them, it's cute. Like, they loved seeing her grow up.
Brie Bella
Totally.
Nikki Bella
They love seeing her different eras. And that's what people are going to love about you. They're gonna love to see this new, fearless Nikki era.
Brie Bella
And that's what I love. It's, you know, the different eras. And so, yeah, there's that. That inspo. Brie.
Nikki Bella
There you go.
Brie Bella
There's gonna be some more every week. And, you know, I really want to. As we lead up to WWE Evolution, I want to bring on a female WB Superstar here every week to talk about their impact that they've had so far and what they want want to continue to do with their platform and how they want to continue to empower young girls and women.
Nikki Bella
I love it.
Brie Bella
Don't you love that? I'm ready for it. Let's do it.
Nikki Bella
All right, everyone. Well, you can watch today's episode on all of our platforms, especially YouTube. You can watch the full episode, but you can also see clips of today's episode on the Nikki and Bri Show, IG page, Facebook, and Tick Tock. You can also hear today's episode on Stars109. And also, if you have any questions for Nikki or you just want to say, you know, it was so fun seeing you on Netflix. WWE, call us. Wait, please. Yes, 1800. Garcia. Two. That's right. Right?
Brie Bella
Yes. And also everyone, just another reminder, if you live in Green Bay or you're near Green Bay, please come see me. I will be at Monday Night Raw and I just want my bell army there with me every week. So I hope to see you all in Green Bay.
Nikki Bella
All right. Well, Nikki, I think you need to go take a nap. Nap.
Brie Bella
I need to take a nap.
Nikki Bella
Go get you a nap, girl.
Brie Bella
Yes. All right.
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Podcast Summary: The Nikki & Brie Show – "Nikki Bella is SO Back!"
Release Date: June 12, 2025
In the episode titled "Nikki Bella is SO Back!" from The Nikki & Brie Show, hosts Nikki and Brie Bella delve into Nikki Bella's triumphant return to the WWE stage through her segment on WWE Raw, now streaming on Netflix. The episode captures their excitement, reflections on the evolution of women's wrestling, and personal anecdotes from the recent event in Phoenix, Arizona. The sisters also emphasize the significance of female empowerment in the wrestling industry and share heartfelt moments involving their family and fans.
The episode kicks off with Nikki’s exhilarating return to WWE Raw, which aired on Netflix. The Bella sisters recount the electrifying atmosphere in Phoenix, Arizona, highlighting the passionate crowd and the presence of their family members.
Nikki Bella [03:02]: “Are you just filled with so much bliss right now?”
Brie Bella [03:06]: “I literally landed at the airport and drove straight to Bree's house to talk to all of you and Bree. This first time I've seen Bree since Monday night.”
They describe the intense heat of Phoenix, noting the relentless energy of the fans despite the 106-degree weather.
Brie reflects on the nostalgia of being backstage, reconnecting with familiar crew members and experiencing the supportive environment of the current WWE locker room.
A significant portion of the discussion centers around the advancement of women's wrestling, particularly in the context of the upcoming WWE Evolution event. Nikki and Brie express their pride in the current female talent and the strides women have made both inside and outside the ring.
Brie Bella [19:05]: “Paving the road was... women that did so much more than that because they were fighting to do more of that moveset, more of what happens in the ring.”
Nikki Bella [21:00]: “Only a small group. You are right, Marks.”
Brie emphasizes the multifaceted impact of female wrestlers, highlighting their roles as athletes and voices for empowerment.
The sisters share intimate moments from the event, including interactions with their children and the joy of bringing their family to experience WWE live.
They discuss the support from their children and the delight of seeing them engage with WWE for the first time.
Brie passionately speaks about the significance of empowering women through wrestling, addressing the challenges faced and the importance of using their platforms to make meaningful changes.
She underscores the continuous fight for respect and appreciation in the wrestling world, aiming to inspire future generations.
Towards the end of the episode, Nikki initiates a rapid-fire segment focusing on her ring return. This segment adds a lively and personal touch, offering listeners fun insights into her recent experiences.
Nikki Bella [40:16]: “Describe in one word how it felt to touch down in Phoenix, Arizona.”
Brie Bella: “Exciting.”
Nikki Bella [40:22]: “What was your favorite match of the night at WWE Monday Night Raw?”
Brie Bella: “Well, I made the women's queen of the ring match.”
The rapid-fire questions reveal the sisters' candid emotions and behind-the-scenes moments, enhancing the relatability of the show.
Concluding the episode, Nikki and Brie offer motivational affirmations and outline their vision for future episodes, focusing on bringing more female WWE Superstars to discuss their impacts and empowering stories.
Brie Bella [45:24]: “There’s nothing better than looking at life fearlessly, taking things on fearlessly. And... women are going to run this business.”
Brie Bella [48:49]: “As we lead up to WWE Evolution, I want to bring on a female WWE Superstar here every week to talk about their impact that they've had so far.”
The sisters encourage their listeners to support the women’s division and attend the WWE Evolution event scheduled for July 13th, Atlanta.
"Nikki Bella is SO Back!" is a heartfelt and engaging episode that not only celebrates Nikki Bella's return to the WWE but also underscores the transformative journey of women's wrestling. Through personal stories, reflections on industry changes, and inspiring messages, Nikki and Brie Bella connect deeply with their audience, fostering a sense of community and empowerment.
Notable Quotes:
Brie Bella [19:06]: “It's about empowering women and making sure women are heard, women are honored, women are congratulated.”
Brie Bella [32:31]: “This comeback and this run is for me. And this new era is, like, proving things to myself.”
Brie Bella [45:24]: “There’s nothing better than looking at life fearlessly, taking things on fearlessly. And... women are going to run this business.”
Key Takeaways:
Nikki Bella's return to WWE Raw marks a significant moment in her career and the broader landscape of women's wrestling.
The sisters highlight the progress and ongoing challenges in empowering female wrestlers, emphasizing the importance of leadership and representation.
Personal anecdotes illustrate the deep connection between the Bellas, their family, and the WWE community.
The episode serves as both a celebration and a call to action to support and engage with the evolving women's division in wrestling.
This comprehensive summary encapsulates the essence of the episode, presenting the core discussions, emotional highlights, and inspirational messages delivered by Nikki and Brie Bella. It provides a clear and engaging overview for listeners who may not have tuned into the full episode.