Nikki Bella’s Dream Opponents For Her Final WWE Run Include Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan

Nikka Bella’s return to WWE hasn’t gone according to plan. Unfortunately for the WWE Hall of Famer, she suffered an injury ahead of WrestleMania 42, leading to her sister, Brie, teaming with former WWE Divas Champion Paige. While Nikki rests up, she’s been keeping tabs on WWE talent she’d like to face before she finally hangs up her boots.

“I definitely think I have to do something with Liv [Morgan] before I’m done, because it’s there,” she said during an interview with “Casino Guru News,” before recalling a social media tiff she recently had with Morgan. “Even when we went at each other on social media last week, because when I was watching, I was like, ‘Excuse me.’ You naturally saw the engagement immediately, so you could tell there’s unfinished business there.”

But Morgan isn’t the only WWE star on whom Nikki has her sights set.

“I would love my last story to be with Rhea Ripley,” Nikki continued. “I would love to have that with her, and I hope I get to be mixed in with some of the new girls, too, on my way out. Like Blake Monroe would be another one.”

The former Women’s North American Champion intrigues Bella.

“I look at what can I use personally to bring up, and with all those girls, there’s past stuff that we get to bring into it. Even with Blake Monroe,” Bella said, “and that’s when stuff is gold.” 

The former WWE Divas Champion feels that the intensity of the promos in the women’s division excites her.

“I’m like, ‘Yes, this is what I’m talking about,'” she exclaimed. “Even though I was like, ‘Ow, you guys are so mean,’ that’s the stuff I love. Get personal. We’re not here to not hurt feelings. This is wrestling. Go hurt feelings.”

As it stands, Bella is still recovering from her injury, forcing her to miss the WWE European tour, but she recently said that her recovery was progressing nicely.

Cedric Alexander Assesses How His TNA Run Has Gone So Far

TNA X-Division Champion Cedric Alexander has spoken about his time in TNA Wrestling, explaining how the promotion has allowed him to showcase his personality.

In an interview with “Battleground Podcast,” Alexander spoke excitedly about holding the X-Division title, detailing how it was a championship he had dreamt of having his hands over for several years. 

“It’s like a dream come true. You know, it’s one of the things that I can’t say enough, man. This is one of the championships I wanted to hold as a wrestling fan coming up 20 years ago, just dreaming of being a pro wrestler. This is one of the championships that I had my eye on and had to get, and here we are,” he said. “Man, it just feels really cool to be able to put your name in the bucket with a bunch of other legends who have held this championship. Joe, Daniels, Sabin, Shelley, Red.”

The former WWE star, who has been a part of TNA Wrestling for a year, praised the promotion for giving him an opportunity to showcase his talent and his true self, which he is grateful for. He feels that he has a bigger chance to shine in TNA compared to his previous promotion, WWE.

“I feel like TNA definitely put the ball in my court and let me run with it. For me, it’s always been a case of, like, the talent has always been there. The ability has always been there. It just hadn’t been the opportunity quite as much. In previous years, there’s always been something in my way, whether it’s, you know, The Rock’s promo stepping into my promo time or my match time or something like that, and I can’t do this, and I can’t do that for whatever reason. But with TNA, there’s a spot for me to be me,” he added. 

Alexander explained how TNA has given him the confidence to show his true potential and how he has been able to “shed the baggage” he accumulated during his time in WWE.

Orange Cassidy Explains What Mick Foley Brings To AEW

Mick Foley’s AEW appearance seems to have benefited several of the promotion’s stars, with Orange Cassidy praising the feedback and insight that Foley shared with the AEW locker room.

Foley, who debuted at the AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view, spoke with the promotion’s stars backstage at the event. Cassidy explained in an interview with “TMZ Sports” how Foley has already made an impact on the promotion.

“He was incredible. He watched as much of the show as he possibly could, and then he would give some incredible feedback to some of the people that were wrestling and stuff. He is incredibly talented, and he has so much knowledge that he’s just one of those other guys that I can’t wait to like pick his brain and stuff,” said Cassidy.

The AEW star also addressed the frequently asked question of whether Foley will step into the ring again. Cassidy, while not giving a definitive answer, said that the desire to wrestle never goes away for most wrestlers.

“I don’t know,” replied Cassidy when asked if Foley wants to get back in the ring. “I didn’t really talk to him too much. But for what I know about professional wrestling and professional wrestlers, the itch never goes away.”

Following his AEW debut, Foley addressed the possibility of stepping into the ring again, stating that it could happen if he can keep his head safe from further trauma. Reports have suggested that the WWE Hall of Famer could have one final match, with AEW CEO Tony Khan reportedly interested in booking him for a bout, provided he is cleared by AEW’s doctors. Foley’s current role in AEW is multifaceted and includes hosting shows with Renee Paquette, potentially taking on an on-screen managerial role, and helping to promote the company.

Nikki Bella Won’t Commit To In-Ring Retirement After Current WWE Contract Expires

Nikki Bella believes that she could continue to wrestle in WWE past her current contract.

The experienced star returned to WWE last year, and she recently revealed that both she and her sister, Brie Bella, are under contract until 2028. Bella told “Casino Guru” that she could sign another wrestling deal once her current contract expires, stating that she will decide after assessing her condition.

“Never say never [on continuing past her current contract]. Honestly, it’s all going to depend on my body, how I feel, I look in the ring compared to others. I’m the most aware person ever, and I don’t ever want to take spots from people. I am there to elevate, bring equity, and if I feel like I can’t hang, guess what? I’m not going to go hang. I’m not going to go pretend I can. We’ll see how I am at that point in life,” she said. 

The Hall of Famer said that she hopes to have a future in WWE following her in-ring retirement. She also opened the door to becoming an on-screen General Manager and wants to emulate Stephanie McMahon, while also supporting the other women stars in any way she can.

“If I feel like the body is like, ‘Okay, we’re good, but suit me up and let me run the show,’ I’d do that,” Bella added. “Or if there was some other position in the way of helping the women, I would do that as well. But I just think we’ll have to wait till we get there.”

Bella, who is currently out of action due to injury, recently said that she would love to be the General Manager of “WWE Raw,” a role currently occupied by Adam Pearce.

Former WWE Star Chavo Guerrero Says ‘Never Say Never’ About Wrestling Again

Former WWE star Chavo Guerrero has opened up about a potential return to the ring, as well as the possibility of facing Rey Mysterio.

Guerrero, who hasn’t featured in WWE since 2011, continues to wrestle on the indie circuit and even wrestled in TNA last year, when it took place in his hometown of El Paso. The veteran star stated on “Gabby AF” that he would be open to wrestling in WWE or AAA, claiming that Guerreros never truly walk away from wrestling.

“You know what? Guerreros never retire. We never really stop wrestling. We always keep it going. It’s just who we are. It’s just in our DNA. So, my last kind of big match was that TNA show, I don’t know if you saw that one in El Paso. That was awesome. It was great. I felt really good in the ring. I was in the ring with some really great guys and, you know, my hometown of El Paso. I really, really liked it. You never know. I never say never because it’s just a phone call. You think, ‘I’m never going to do this again,’ and all of a sudden you get a call and go, ‘Well, I guess I’m doing it again,'” he said.

When asked if he would be interested in facing WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio if he were to have a retirement tour similar to that of John Cena, Chavo jumped at the opportunity. He added that he and Mysterio know each other so well that they would need very little time to prepare for a match against each other.

“Rey and I, I know Rey so well. He knows me so well. Right now, tomorrow — give me five days to get into cardio shape, and we’d tear the place down. That’s just how well we know each other. We’ve done it everywhere,” said Guerrero.

Chavo is currently involved with WWE through its sister promotion, AAA, where he works behind the scenes.