Nikki Bella sustained an injury during the eight-woman tag team match on the July 28 episode of WWE RAW, a setback that she believes involves one of her breast implants. The injury occurred at a critical time, casting doubt on her in-ring availability for the upcoming SummerSlam weekend.
Speaking on the Nikki and Brie Show, Bella explained the specific moment the injury occurred. She identified an elbow drop from Piper as the cause, stating the impact drove the implant into her ribs. Despite being in considerable pain, she chose to finish the match. Since the incident, she has experienced pain when laughing or coughing.
“I was in pain but I didn’t want the match to end. I think my implant is stuck in my ribs. I went to the doctor yesterday to get my tit looked at,” Bella said.
She continued, describing the situation with a mix of frustration and humor.
“I was just telling Brie I was having conversations with my shirt off—I didn’t think I’d be here today in New York City getting my boobs looked at, knowing that my implant has moved. Anyone see that heat spot Monday night? Piper’s elbow drop? Yeah… put the implants right into the ribs. It’s been hard to laugh and cough, but it’s okay, we’re gonna get it fixed one day.”
This injury complicates Nikki Bella’s current return to WWE, which was intended to be a sustained run after a seven-year hiatus. She has been actively involved in storylines and has been teasing a potential Bella Twins reunion with her sister, Brie, at SummerSlam. While she has not been officially announced for a match, this development makes any potential in-ring participation uncertain until she is medically cleared.