WWE fans were in for a nostalgic and exciting surprise at this year’s Royal Rumble as Brie Bella made her unexpected return to the ring. The WWE Hall of Famer activated “Brie Mode” once again and reunited with her sister Nikki Bella, teasing that The Bella Twins might be back for more than just one night.
Brie Bella Returns at Royal Rumble 2024
On Saturday night at the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Brie Bella entered the Women’s Royal Rumble match at the 29th spot. The crowd erupted with cheers as the former Divas Champion returned after a long absence, making it a truly feel-good moment.
Brie quickly joined forces with her twin sister Nikki Bella, and together they eliminated Lyra Valkyria. Although Brie was eliminated less than seven minutes later by Lash Legend, her brief appearance still created a buzz. It left fans wondering—was this a one-time surprise, or are The Bella Twins truly back?
Not Just a One-Time Return
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Brie Bella’s return was not just a one-night-only appearance. Meltzer noted that she is “back for at least the time being,” which likely includes the Road to WrestleMania 42.
This suggests that fans may be seeing more of Brie—and possibly Nikki—on WWE programming in the coming weeks. Whether it leads to one last title run or a full-fledged comeback remains to be seen.
Could The Bella Twins Chase Tag Team Gold?
The Bella Twins have long been fan favourites and have expressed interest in competing for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, a title that didn’t exist during their earlier run.
Now with the women’s tag division hotter than ever, the timing seems right. Fans have been eager to see legends return and shake things up—and adding the Bella Twins to the mix brings nostalgia, star power, and potential rivalries.
If WWE is planning a tag team title run or WrestleMania storyline, the weeks ahead could be very interesting for Bella Army supporters.
Brie Thanks WWE Fans for the Warm Welcome
This return was Brie Bella’s first in-ring appearance since the 2022 Royal Rumble. Before that, she hadn’t wrestled since 2018. Understandably, the moment was emotional for her, and she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to fans in a post on Instagram:
“It’s been a journey to get here but I’m back and it feels good!!! Love you Bella Army… thank you Riyadh for the very warm welcome, your chants and love meant everything 🥹🫶🏼 BRIEMODE IS ACTIVATED. And the Bella Twins are back!!!! YES! YES! YES!”
What’s Next for Brie Bella and WWE?
As of now, there’s no official announcement about Brie Bella’s upcoming schedule or if The Bella Twins will be appearing regularly. But with WrestleMania season heating up, surprises and returns are common. Brie’s emotional return, combined with backstage reports of her sticking around, strongly hint at more appearances soon.
Whether it’s one last run for the tag titles or a high-profile WrestleMania match, it looks like Brie Bella isn’t done just yet.
