Nikki Bella's WWE Revival is Heating Up—But Her AEW Alliance is Stirring Up the Pot!
Hey wrestling fans, buckle up because Nikki Bella is making waves in her WWE comeback like never before. After stepping back into the spotlight during the Money in the Bank Raw event streamed on Netflix in January, followed by a jaw-dropping surprise run in the women's Royal Rumble, Nikki vowed she'd be sticking around for the long haul. Fans were left on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting her next big move—and boy, did it deliver in June when she kicked off an intense rivalry with Liv Morgan. For those new to wrestling lingo, a 'feud' is basically a storyline where two performers clash dramatically, building tension and excitement for the audience. But just as things were ramping up, a serious shoulder injury sidelined Liv, throwing a wrench into the plans. No worries, though—Nikki hasn't slowed down. She's been a consistent force on the show, teaming up with powerhouses like Becky Lynch, Asuka, and Roxanne Perez to keep the energy high.
And this is the part most people miss—the behind-the-scenes hustle that's fueling her fire.
On a recent episode of her podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki opened up about the extra effort she's pouring in off-camera. This includes getting assignments and guidance from her sister Brie's husband, the legendary AEW star Bryan Danielson. Nikki shared how the WWE crew is genuinely impressed, calling her fortunate to tap into his expertise. 'I was chatting with the girls on Raw about my recent match, mentioning how Bryan has been helping me,' she explained. 'They were blown away: "Wow, Bryan gives you advice?" "Yup, he sends me videos to study and points out things to practice." They said, "You're so lucky!" And I agree—he's straight-up honest.' Nikki even noted a boost in her performance, saying, 'Did you catch that extra fire I brought? I was really focusing on it, and I need to keep that going—you could see the difference.' It's a great example of how wrestlers often seek mentorship to sharpen their skills, blending advice from across promotions to level up.
But here's where it gets controversial—crossing lines between WWE and AEW for a competitive edge.
Is this kind of cross-promotion a smart strategy for success, or does it blur the lines of fair play in the wrestling world? Nikki's latest on-screen action came during the November 3 Raw episode, where she teamed up with Stephanie Vaquer against Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez—but unfortunately, they came up short. To make matters more intriguing, the segment ended with Nikki battling self-doubt, apologizing to Stephanie for the defeat and hinting at a deeper struggle with confidence. It's raw, emotional storytelling that wrestling does so well, showing characters as vulnerable humans, not just superstars. For beginners, this adds layers to the matches, turning wins and losses into narratives that build empathy and drama.
As always, make TJR Wrestling your go-to source for the latest buzz by checking out our preferences (and if you're diving deeper, hats off to Fightful for the original scoop). So, what do you think—does getting tips from an AEW icon like Bryan give WWE wrestlers an unfair advantage, or is it just smart collaboration in a shared industry? Could this trend lead to more mixed-promotion partnerships, or does it risk diluting the rivalry between companies? Drop your opinions in the comments—I'm curious to hear if you're cheering Nikki on or if this sparks some heated debates!
