WWE Canceled Nikki Bella’s Interesting Clash In Italy Plans
Nikki Bella wanted to be a part of the Clash in Italy premium live event. However, WWE didn’t allow it to happen.
The Fearless star sustained an ankle injury a few weeks ahead of WrestleMania 42 and was therefore forced to miss the event. She underwent ankle surgery to repair the damage and has been rehabbing since then.
WWE star Paige has replaced her alongside her twin sister, Brie Bella. They are the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions. Nikki Bella is reportedly targeting a return by late June 2026 for the Night of Champions PLE in Saudi Arabia.
Doctors have clearly asked Nikki Bella to refrain from any physical activity, yet she wanted to be involved in the Clash in Italy event. She was very much interested in promoting the PLE in a non-wrestling capacity.
Nikki Bella Reveals Scrapped WWE Role for Clash in Italy
Speaking on The Nikki and Brie Show, Nikki Bella revealed that she had pitched a fun idea to WWE that involved her exploring Italy with multiple WWE superstars.
“I at first thought I was going to be at Clash in Italy, not obviously performing, but Reno’s — I pitched this incredible idea called Ciao Bella. I was like, hey guys, I would love to do this. Whether it’s pre-show, like when we used to do those fun promo commercial things for PLE, or just make it social.”
“I had where I titled it Ciao Bella ’cause obviously Bella and being in Italy and Brie and I have Italian, but where I’d have these different moments with WWE superstars. So like there would be a moment where I’m on like the Italian scooter with Danhausen and his skirt and his scarf is like flying in my face.”
She took inspiration from the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris while crafting the idea and wanted her segment to be called “Ciao Bella” because of her Italian roots.
And then it cuts to like having a moment with Brie and Paige and having Aperol Spritz with the tag team champions. And then I’d be on a gondola ride with Gunther and like he’s just staring straight being Gunther. And I’m like looking around like totally Emily in Paris. Like what’s happening. This one gave me the idea of like Emily in Rome, like me totally being like an Emily with WWE superstars.”
“And then the gondolier is like, you know, another WWE superstar that’s either giving me the looks or he’s someone that, you know, hates Gunther. And then I have this other moment where Oba and I are getting gelato and trying to attempt a selfie with him and obviously the height different. But then Judgement Day comes and slaps our gelato out of our hands. How dare they, how dare they?”
“And I had all these fun little segment ideas with all these WWE superstars that were very Italian and fun and gave you the Emily in Paris vibes because obviously you’ll watch Clash in Italy. It’s Netflix international. So I thought, oh my gosh, this would be all so fun.”
Nikki Bella added that WWE was initially interested in her pitched idea. Unfortunately, the plans ultimately fell through.
“And they showed interest, like I was going back with the team and they really liked the idea. Then I’m walking down the street and they keep going Ciao Bella, Ciao Bella, ’cause they do that in Italy. And then I take a pause and I go, ‘Oh my God, I’m like so famous here.’ But obviously it’s because they call everyone Bella, but I think it’s oh because I’m Nikki Bella. So it was cute and they all loved it but then fell through so which is too bad.”