Nikki Bella’s condition has taken a concerning turn following her recent injury, and the latest update has raised new questions about her status for WrestleMania 42.

The issue stems from the March 27 episode of WWE SmackDown, where Nikki went down during a post-match brawl and did not return to the ring. Initial reports indicated she had suffered an ankle injury, but a new development has provided a clearer picture of the situation.

Nikki was recently seen alongside Brie Bella while recording a future episode of their show, and she was wearing a walking boot. That visual update suggests the injury is more significant than initially believed and may require a longer recovery period.

According to PWInsider, the injury occurred during an in-ring exchange with Charlotte Flair.

“For those who have asked about WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella after she went to the floor and didn’t return during a brawl on Smackdown, PWInsider.com is told that she suffered an ankle injury. The belief among those we spoke with is that Bella rolled her left ankle during an exchange with Charlotte Flair.”

The addition of a walking boot now shifts the outlook significantly. Even less severe ankle injuries can require several weeks of recovery, and the need for support raises concerns about whether she will be medically cleared in time for WrestleMania.

As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding Nikki’s availability. However, with the event quickly approaching, WWE may need to prepare for possible adjustments if her recovery does not progress in time.

With uncertainty growing and the timeline tightening, Nikki Bella’s WrestleMania 42 status is now very much in question.

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Giulia was dealing with significant soreness following her match on 3/27 WWE SmackDown, according to comments from her personal trainer.

Matthew Ennis shared details in a now-deleted Instagram post, explaining that the WWE Women’s United States Champion came into her next training session in rough condition after her match with Tiffany Stratton. While no specific injury was identified, Ennis made it clear that the physical toll of the bout forced a change in plans.

“Giulia came into her session today very banged up from her match last Friday on SmackDown,” Ennis said. “Normally, this would be our full lower body day, but today was not a good day for that because she was in so much pain. Low back pain, knee pain, hip pain, shoulders, you name it.”

Rather than pushing through the discomfort, the session was modified to focus on recovery and mobility.

“So instead of sticking to a rigid plan, we adapted today on the fly, and the goal is just simply to have her walk out of the gym feeling better,” Ennis explained. “Thankfully, through a full body, activation, mobility, stretching circuit, we were able to achieve that goal. And now we’ll be more prepared to push harder tomorrow, and that’s a big thing for pro wrestlers. Depending on how your body feels, you may need to adjust the workout for the day.”

Giulia faced Stratton in a non-title match on the March 27 episode of SmackDown. The finish saw Kiana James provide a distraction, allowing Giulia to counter a moonsault attempt by getting her knees up before securing a cradle pin for the victory.

As of now, there is no confirmation on whether Giulia and Stratton will meet again at WrestleMania 42. Stratton recently addressed the speculation in an interview with The Schmo.

“Yeah, I have heard those rumors too, and I feel like they’re just rumors because I haven’t really been told anything that I’m on WrestleMania,” Stratton said. “But we’ll have to wait and see. I hope there’s a championship involved.”

At this stage, Giulia’s condition appears to be limited to general soreness rather than a serious injury, though her status will continue to be monitored as WWE builds toward WrestleMania weekend.

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John Cena has officially confirmed his return to WWE programming, announcing that he will serve as the host of WrestleMania 42.

Cena shared the news on social media, addressing his post-retirement life and revealing his role for WWE’s biggest event of the year.

“Since retirement, my road has looked a little different but now I can officially say I’m headed to WrestleMania,” Cena wrote. “See you in Las Vegas!”

The announcement answers recent speculation about how Cena would remain involved with WWE after stepping away from in-ring competition. Earlier this month, during an appearance at MegaCon in Orlando, he hinted that he had found a new way to contribute to the company, which has now been confirmed with his role as host.

Cena officially retired from WWE competition in December, losing to GUNTHER at Saturday Night’s Main Event. His retirement followed a historic career that included winning his 17th world championship at WrestleMania 41, where he defeated Cody Rhodes.

WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The event is shaping up with a loaded card as WWE builds toward its biggest weekend of the year.

Current WrestleMania 42 card:

• World Heavyweight Championship match: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
• Women’s World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
• WWE Women’s Championship match: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
• Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
• Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
• Women’s Intercontinental Championship match: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
• Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
• United States Championship match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams

With John Cena now confirmed as host, his presence adds another major name to an already stacked WrestleMania 42 lineup, even as his role shifts away from active competition.

John Cena Announced As WrestleMania 42 Host

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