The Bella Twins Confirm WrestleMania 42 Appearance

WWE Hall of Famers tease tag team title match at the biggest event of the year

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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In a recent interview, WWE Hall of Famers Nikki and Brie Bella confirmed they will be appearing at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Bella Twins teased going after the Women's Tag Team Championship, eyeing potential matchups against teams like Lash Legend and Nia Jax, Bayley and Lyra, and The Kabuki Warriors.

Why it matters

The Bella Twins are two of the most popular and influential female superstars in WWE history. Their return to WrestleMania will generate significant buzz and excitement among fans, and a potential tag team title match would add an important marquee attraction to the card.

The details

Nikki Bella stated that the Bella Twins will be "officially at WrestleMania" this year, after Brie Bella's return at the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble. The twins hinted at targeting the current Women's Tag Team Champions, Lash Legend and Nia Jax, as well as other top teams like Bayley and Lyra, and The Kabuki Warriors.

  • WWE WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 6, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Brie Bella returned at the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble event.

The players

Nikki Bella

A WWE Hall of Famer and one half of the Bella Twins, known for her successful singles and tag team career in WWE.

Brie Bella

A WWE Hall of Famer and one half of the Bella Twins, known for her successful singles and tag team career in WWE.

Lash Legend

The current WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, along with her partner Nia Jax.

Nia Jax

The current WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, along with her partner Lash Legend.

Bayley

A former WWE Women's Champion and one half of a potential tag team the Bella Twins are eyeing.

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What they’re saying

“Officially at WrestleMania, that's right. In Vegas, and I will say last year's WrestleMania, I was there, Vegas was unreal. So amazing that we have to do it again, but now The Bellas are going to be in it, so you have to come.”

— Nikki Bella (Access Hollywood)

“Lash Legend and Nia Jax just won the tag team championship. So they're right on the horizon for us. So we're eyeing them up.”

— Brie Bella (Access Hollywood)

“It's the best because right now in WWE for the women's era right now, it's the best the tag division's ever been. You have legitimate tag teams that people are invested in. So it's like the best time to come back. Cause it's not like people are just being thrown together. These women have created great stories, a great foundation. So we're like, Oh geez, gotta come.”

— Nikki Bella (Access Hollywood)

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to WWE programming in the coming weeks and months to see if the Bella Twins make good on their promise to challenge for the Women's Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 42.

The takeaway

The return of the legendary Bella Twins to WWE's biggest event of the year, WrestleMania, will undoubtedly be a highlight for fans. Their potential pursuit of the Women's Tag Team Titles adds an exciting new dimension to the women's division and promises an electrifying matchup at the Showcase of the Immortals.