Bella confirms Philadelphia stop as questions swirl about her future
Summary
– Brie Bella confirms she will appear on WWE RAW in Philadelphia this week
– Royal Rumble return was unplanned but backed by private training
– WWE kept her surprise entrance tightly guarded backstage
Brie Bella’s unexpected return at the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble immediately reignited talk of her future in WWE. The appearance was kept secret until the final moments, creating one of the loudest reactions of the night when she entered at number 29.
Speaking briefly at the Philadelphia airport on February 1, Brie addressed her comeback and confirmed she will be present for WWE RAW in the city this week. She admitted the return was not mapped out long in advance, but noted she had been training quietly because she believed the moment would come.
Brie stopped short of confirming whether the return signals a full-time run. Instead, she encouraged fans to tune in to RAW, saying she is always ready and leaving the situation intentionally open-ended.
Behind the scenes, WWE reportedly went to great lengths to protect the surprise. Brie was kept away from most of the roster and did not rehearse publicly before her entrance, allowing the moment to land without leaks.
The night also featured a brief Bella Twins reunion, with Brie and Nikki working together to eliminate Bayley and Lyra Valkyria before being eliminated themselves. Nikki later fueled speculation with celebratory posts online, adding to the buzz surrounding Brie’s confirmed RAW appearance and what it could lead to next.
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