Fan-Favorite WWE Superstar Suffers Unfortunate Injury
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WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has revealed she suffered a painful breast implant injury during her match on this past Monday's episode of Raw. On her podcast, she detailed the incident and her determination to finish the match despite being in significant pain.
The injury occurred during a massive eight-woman tag team match on the July 28th edition of Raw. This was the final Raw before this weekend's SummerSlam premium live event.
"My Implant Is Stuck In My Ribs"
Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki Bella explained that the injury happened when she took an elbow drop from Piper Niven. She immediately knew something was wrong.
"Anyone see that heat spot Monday night? Piper's elbow drop? Yeah... put the implants right into the ribs," Nikki said. "It's been hard to laugh and cough, but it's okay, we're gonna get it fixed one day."
Despite the pain, she continued on with the bout. "I was in pain but I didn't want the match to end," she recalled. "I think my implant is stuck in my ribs." She has since sought medical attention, confirming the implant has moved.
Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France.
Roman and Seth celebrate in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on may 09, 2017 in Lille, France.
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A History Of Toughness
Nikki Bella's decision to finish the match is another example of the "Fearless" persona that has defined her career. Her initial retirement from wrestling was forced by a career-threatening neck injury in 2015 that required major surgery. Doctors told her she may never compete again.
She defied the odds and made a miraculous, albeit part-time, comeback. Her resilience in the face of that severe neck injury became a central part of her story and cemented her reputation as one of the toughest competitors in the women's division.
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A Trailblazer's Legacy
As one-half of The Bella Twins, Nikki Bella is a trailblazer and a key figure in the "Divas Era." She is a two-time Divas Champion, and her second reign of 301 days was the longest in the title's history. Alongside her sister, Brie, she became a massive mainstream star through the hit reality shows Total Divas and Total Bellas.
Her incredible career was recognized with an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020. She made her most recent surprise return to the company at the 2025 Royal Rumble. While this latest injury is an unfortunate setback, it is another chapter in the career of a true fighter.
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