AEW’s Tony Khan Expresses Interest in Nikki Bella’s Potential In-Ring Return
Summary
– Tony Khan, AEW President, has expressed keen interest in having Nikki Bella, one-half of the Garcia Twins, join AEW following her recent contemplation of an in-ring comeback.
– Despite Nikki Bella’s decision against returning to wrestling to focus on her son, Khan welcomes the idea, citing a deep respect for her and her sister Brie.
– Former AEW Women’s World Champion Britt Baker has also voiced support, highlighting the Bella Twins’ influence on the wrestling industry.
Tony Khan, the president of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), recently discussed the possibility of Nikki Bella, formerly known as Nikki Garcia, joining AEW during his appearance on The Battleground podcast. This conversation emerged after Nikki revealed on her podcast that she had considered contacting Khan about an in-ring return. However, she ultimately decided against it to spend more time with her son, Matteo.
Khan expressed a familial affection for Nikki and her sister Brie, connecting their relationship through Bryan Danielson (Bryan Garcia), who is part of Khan’s extended wrestling family. Khan stated, “If Nikki Garcia ever wanted to come into AEW, I would be very interested. I think the world of her, I have so much respect for Nicole and Brie. They’re like family to us because Bryan is like a part of my family, and that makes Brie and Nicole part of the family.”
He further emphasized his admiration for the Garcia twins and openness to having Nikki join AEW, remarking on their potential to enhance the AEW roster greatly. “I have so much respect for both of them and if Nikki were interested in coming to AEW, we would love to have her here any time,” Khan added.
In support of Nikki’s potential move to AEW, Britt Baker, a prominent figure in AEW’s women’s division, shared a clip on social media responding to Nikki’s influence in wrestling. In the clip, Baker acknowledged the significant impact of the Bella Twins on the industry, stating, “Any female wrestler right now, if you can say The Bella Twins didn’t inspire you in some way, you’re lying.”
The Bella Twins have not competed since their appearance in the women’s Royal Rumble match in 2022, making any potential AEW debut a highly anticipated event. Khan’s comments and the wrestling community’s reactions underscore the enduring respect and influence Nikki and Brie Bella hold within the professional wrestling world.
