The Bella Twins Set to Return to WWE 'Very Soon'

The former champions are eyeing the Women's Tag Team titles ahead of WrestleMania 42.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:35pm

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According to reports, WWE stars Nikki and Brie Bella are expected to return to WWE television very soon, with their sights set on the Women's Tag Team Championship ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Bella Twins have been absent from WWE programming since early February, but are confirmed to be involved in some capacity at the upcoming WrestleMania event.

Why it matters

The Bella Twins are two of the most popular and successful female wrestlers in WWE history, having held the Divas Championship and being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Their return will be a major boost for the women's division, and their pursuit of the tag titles will add an exciting new storyline leading into WrestleMania.

The details

Nikki and Brie Bella have not appeared on WWE television since the February 2 edition of Raw. However, according to reports, their absence is only temporary, and they are expected back "very soon." The timing lines up with WrestleMania 42, which takes place on April 18-19 in Las Vegas. Nikki Bella confirmed in an interview that both sisters will be involved in some capacity at the event.

  • The Bella Twins last appeared on the February 2 edition of Raw.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19 in Las Vegas.

The players

Nikki Bella

One half of the Bella Twins, a popular and successful WWE Divas Champion.

Brie Bella

The other half of the Bella Twins, a former WWE Divas Champion and Hall of Famer.

Nia Jax

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

Lash Legend

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

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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

“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

What’s next

The Bella Twins are expected to return to WWE television in the coming days or weeks to begin building towards their appearance at WrestleMania 42, where they are expected to challenge Nia Jax and Lash Legend for the Women's Tag Team Championship.

The takeaway

The return of the popular and successful Bella Twins will be a major boost for the WWE women's division, as they look to capture the one title that has eluded them - the Women's Tag Team Championship. Their involvement at WrestleMania 42 will add an exciting new storyline to the event.