Nikki Bella discusses heel turn and Brie's injury at SummerSlam 2026

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:28 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Nikki Bella discusses heel turn and Brie's injury at SummerSlam 2026
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At WWE SummerSlam, Nikki Bella expressed mixed emotions during her heel turn after a six-woman tag team loss to Fatal Influence. Brie Bella, sidelined with a broken scapula, was unable to assist during the post-match attack that saw Nikki turn on their partner, Paige. Nikki shared her thoughts on the heel turn during a recent episode of "The Nikki & Brie Show," mentioning the challenges of performing without her sister. Despite Brie’s injuries, Nikki remains optimistic about a return in time for the 2027 Royal Rumble. Following the events at SummerSlam, Paige is expected to respond on-screen next week, hinting at a confrontation with Nikki.

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  • Nikki Bella turned heel after losing at SummerSlam 2026.
  • Brie Bella suffered a broken scapula during the match.
  • Nikki performed the heel turn mostly alone, as Brie was injured.
  • Nikki is hopeful for Brie’s return by the 2027 Royal Rumble in February.
  • Paige is set to respond on-screen next week regarding the events.
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WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella opens up about the mixed emotions she felt during the heel turn alongside her injured sister Brie at SummerSlam.

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