Another WWE Legend’s Return Seemingly Confirmed After AJ Lee
WWE legend might be on her way back to WWE.
AJ Lee returned to WWE on the September 5 edition of Friday Night SmackDown. She also made her Raw return this week, where she challenged Rollins and Becky Lynch for a mixed tag team match against her and her husband, CM Punk. On the same WWE Monday Night Raw episode (September 8), the fans saw Asuka challenge Nikki Bella following a tense backstage argument.
During the bout, Kairi Sane’s distraction played a pivotal role, diverting the WWE Hall of Famer’s attention and allowing The Empress of Tomorrow to lock in her signature Asuka Lock submission move. Unable to escape, Bella tapped out, giving Asuka the victory.
After the match, Bella was overheard delivering a cryptic message, saying, “wait till my girl comes back,“ hinting strongly at the much-anticipated return of her twin sister, Brie Bella. Nikki Bella’s words suggest that the Bella Twins may reunite to challenge Asuka and Kairi Sane in the near future. This tease has generated buzz on social media and among the WWE fanbase, marking an exciting development.
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listen closely to what Nikki had to say on the closing moments of her on the ramp following her loss against Asuka! the stars are aligning! soon 🥹❤️#WWERawpic.twitter.com/xQZuP8YbzD
— rigo (@womenstitles) September 9, 2025
Days After AJ Lee’s Comeback, Nikki Bella Hints at Brie Bella’s Return To WWE
The Fearless One made her WWE return earlier this year in the Royal Rumble. She has been a regular on TV since June 2025. With Nikki back in action, the question that has been plaguing the WWE masses is about her twin sister Brie’s return. It’s not only the fans, but Nikki herself is dying to have her sister back in the ring with her.
In an interview with The Takedown on SI, Nikki Bella confessed she is still working really hard to get Brie Bella back in the ring. She added that the WWE women’s locker room shares the same sentiment as her and is also pushing for Brie’s return.
“I keep pushing it. All the women want her back, and they keep asking me every week, has that decision changed. I don’t think legacies should be determined on spouses, but I also understand business.”
The last time the WWE Universe saw Brie Bella in action was at the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble event, which took place on January 29, 2022. She eliminated Nikki Bella before being eliminated by the eventual winner, Ronda Rousey.