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  • Nikki Bella Gives Return Timeline, Dismisses WrestleMania Report

    Nikki Bella Gives Return Timeline, Dismisses WrestleMania Report

    Nikki Bella has addressed her injury timeline and taken shots at a report claiming The Bella Twins were originally planned to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 42.

    Responding to a tweet which claimed the original WrestleMania plan was for the Bellas to capture the titles, Nikki fired back via the shared @NikkiAndBrie account on X.

    “Always lies for the cliiicccckkkkss right?? Lol,” Nikki wrote, dismissing the report.

    When a fan followed up asking how long she would be sidelined, Nikki offered a more optimistic outlook.

    “6-8 weeks hopefully,” she replied.

    Fractured, Torn, and Sprained Ankle

    Nikki missed WrestleMania 42 Night One after suffering a serious ankle injury during the March 27 episode of SmackDown. She later revealed the full extent of the damage, saying she had fractured, torn, and sprained the ankle, calling it “a painful two weeks.”

    Nikki underwent surgery in Birmingham, Alabama ahead of the event. Paige stepped in as her replacement, teaming with Brie Bella to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships in the Fatal Four-Way match on Night One at Allegiant Stadium.

    Observer Report in Question

    The Wrestling Observer Radio report, surfaced by WrestleFeatures on X, claimed the original WrestleMania booking called for the Bellas to win the titles. Nikki’s response on social media made clear she disputes that framing.

    Brie and Paige appeared on the post-show panel following WrestleMania 42. With a 6-8 week recovery window, Nikki could be back in time for SummerSlam season.

  • AEW Star Pulled From Dynamite, Indie Dates Due to Health Issue

    An AEW veteran has been pulled from tonight\’s Dynamite and a series of independent bookings this week due to a health issue.

    According to PWInsider, Eddie Kingston is not present at tonight\’s AEW Dynamite & Collision taping at Mission Ballroom in Denver. The Mad King has been dealing with severe migraine headaches and is tending to his health.

    Beyond missing tonight\’s show, Kingston has also withdrawn from his scheduled independent appearances this weekend. P

    ro Wrestling Junkies confirmed he was set to lead a seminar alongside Ortiz and participate in a meet & greet, but will no longer be attending. The promotion announced that all meet & greet ticket money will be fully refunded, with Ortiz offering to run the seminar free of charge.

    Significant Timing for Kingston

    The missed dates carry added weight given where Kingston is in his career. He has publicly stated that 2026 will be his final year working the independent circuit, with plans to step away from indie bookings entirely by November. He and Ortiz are also working toward opening a wrestling school together.

    There is no timetable given for Kingston\’s return, but AEW and the wrestling community will hope the veteran is back on his feet quickly.