The WWE Hall of Famer wants complete control over the final chapter of her in-ring career
Summary
– Nikki Bella expects to retire from WWE around the end of 2027
– She plans to fight for the creative ideas she believes should define her final run
– Nikki wants to elevate women’s wrestling and help other performers before stepping away
Nikki Bella has revealed when she expects to end her WWE in-ring career.
Speaking with Brie Bella on the July 27 edition of The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki said she can already see the finish line approaching.
She currently expects her wrestling career to conclude near the end of 2027.
Nikki said she feels comfortable with that timeline and views the next year and a half as the final chapter of her career.
Knowing that her time in the ring is limited has changed how she approaches her current WWE run.
Nikki said she wants to finish her career exactly the way she believes it should end.
She is prepared to challenge rules and push harder for creative ideas rather than remaining quiet to please everyone backstage.
Nikki explained that she no longer wants to ignore her instincts and later wonder what might have happened if she had spoken up.
She plans to fight for herself, defend the ideas she believes in, and take more creative risks.
Nikki also wants her final matches and storylines to leave a strong impression.
She hopes to continue helping women’s wrestling feel important while creating opportunities for other performers.
Nikki said empowering women means more than discussing the idea publicly.
She wants to use her position to help others succeed while also producing memorable work of her own.
Most importantly, Nikki wants the final stage of her career to remain fun.
Nikki and Brie previously revealed that they signed two-year WWE contracts beginning with the 2026 Royal Rumble.
They described the comeback as the closing chapter of their wrestling careers.
Nikki has now set a more specific target for that ending, making it clear that she does not intend to play it safe before retiring.
