Mon Jul 14 01:10:00 UTC 2025: **WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella Teases Potential Feud with Rhea Ripley, Hinting at Heel Turn**
**ATLANTA, GA -** WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has ignited speculation about a potential rivalry with current Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, hinting at a possible heel turn to fuel the feud. Bella, set to compete in the Women’s Battle Royal at Sunday’s Evolution Premium Live Event, expressed her desire for a program with Ripley in a recent interview on Busted Open Radio.
The Battle Royal winner will earn a Women’s Title match at Clash in Paris, taking place in August. Should Ripley defeat IYO SKY at Evolution and retain (or regain) the Women’s World Championship, a clash with Bella at Clash in Paris could be on the horizon.
Bella emphasized the storytelling potential of a feud with “Mami,” stating, “I feel like heel Nikki would be so incredible with her. Rhea has layers, but I feel like what my character has, would bring even more layers out of her… stuff that we don’t know yet about Mami and everything she is.” She drew parallels to her past rivalry with Saraya (formerly Paige), suggesting a similar dynamic could emerge between herself and Ripley.
The WWE Universe will be closely watching Evolution on Sunday night to see if the pieces fall into place for this highly anticipated showdown. The event airs live at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States and on Netflix internationally. The future of the WWE Women’s Division and the potential collision course between Nikki Bella and Rhea Ripley hang in the balance.
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