After injuring her ankle, Nikki Bella will not be cleared to compete in her Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania, Mike Johnson from PWInsider Elite reported. Nikki and Brie, The Bella Twins, were scheduled to compete in the Women’s Tag Team Championship match alongside The Irresistible Forces, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, and Lyra Valkyria.
Update: Paige signed with WWE and will likely replace Nikki Bella
Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that the WWE has signed Paige, who will make her return at WrestleMania 42. Paige competed in WWE from 2011 to 2018 but was forced to retire after suffering a neck injury. Four years later, she returned to professional wrestling in AEW but left the company in March 2025.
Who could replace The Bella Twins?
With The Bella Twins out of their match at WrestleMania 42, here are three teams who could replace them in the WWE Women’s Championship match. The women’s tag team division is deep, and there are multiple teams that could very well enter this match.
Giulia and Kiana James
The Kabuki Warriors
Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez
WrestleMania 42: FAQ
Where will WWE WrestleMania 42 take place?
WrestleMania 42 is taking place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the second consecutive year.
When is WrestleMania 42 taking place?
WWE’s WrestleMania 42 event is occurring on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19.
What time does WrestleMania 42 start?
This year’s WrestleMania 42 premium live event begins at 6:00 p.m. ET. Countdown to WrestleMania 42 begins at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.
How can I watch WWE WrestleMania 42?
Both nights of WrestleMania 42 are airing on ESPN Unlimited. But the first hour on Saturday is airing on ESPN 2. The first hour of WrestleMania Sunday is airing on ESPN.
