Nikki Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella, honored viewers and her former colleagues when she appeared on the red carpet and ringside during the premiere episode of “WWE Raw” on Netflix. Even though she arrived before the end of the premiere on the red carpet, Garcia wanted to embrace the colors she used to wear during her groundbreaking Bella Army run. Speaking on “The Nikki and Brie Show”, she reflected on what inspired her to return to her old persona of Bella.
“It’s been a few years,” Nikki said for the first time when reflecting on the last time she appeared on WWE programming. “So when I got the invitation, I was obviously super excited, and when I talked to Natalie, I was like, listen, I want to be Nikki Bella. I don’t want to come in and have the look like I’m Nikki Bella. I’m trying really hard to be myself, effortless, sporty, but sexy, but Nikki Bella.”
As the leading figure of the Women’s Revolution in WWE, Garcia felt extremely happy and at peace when she encountered the new era of Superstars. She was also delighted to be greeted with such a warm welcome.
“The coolest part was finally meeting this incredible young generation in person,” she added. “And then, just hearing them say, you know, ‘I got into this business because of you and I grew up with you.’ It was so surreal to be there and receive their sweet messages afterwards, but what a great group right now.”
By 2023, it seemed obvious that the Bella Twins were not on the same page as WWE, which ultimately led to a compliant split. But in this industry, you should never say never about a possible return, as the Hall of Fame recently teased she may have come to last Monday’s event to scout her future competition.
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