5 WWE Nikki Bella matches after return announced for RAW

Nikki Bella has a huge field of modern era WWE superstars to battle inside the ring.Nikki Bella is among the pioneers of Women's wrestling who paved the way for the current generation that is thriving in the modern era and for the ones set to come after them. After staying away from WWE for a few years, she made her return on the debut episode of RAW on Netflix and even competed in the 2025 Royal Rumble match. With Bella making her return to Monday Night RAW after Money in the Bank and having an altercation with a current top star in the business, here are five opponents she can battle in the ring from the current lot going forward:Tiffany Stratton is thriving as the top superstar on Friday Night SmackDown as the WWE Women's Champion. Much like Nikki Bella was once, Stratton is at her very best and has defeated numerous names, including Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair, many of whom Bella also battled. The Buff Barbie throwing hands with The Fearless One could be a spectacular bout to witness.One of the most dominant and popular WWE superstars of the modern era is Rhea Ripley. Nikki Bella has faced top opponents, but none like WWE's resident Mami. With Bella returning to the company, she could produce a highly captivating showdown against Ripley, which would be a sight to witness.Stephanie Vaquer has made a huge impact in WWE in less than a year since her debut. The Dark Angel was a champion in NXT and, upon her main roster debut, wrestled in three matches in 24 hours, making her a true workhorse. WWE can utilize Nikki Bella's return for a program with La Primera to give her a significant push and make her a top star on Monday Night RAW.Nikki Bella is familiar with opponents like Roxanne Perez, who are small yet a dangerous dynamite in their own right. The Prodigy carried WWE NXT on her back for the better part of 2024 and has had a fantastic year so far. With her main roster run in full effect, she can benefit from a well-planned feud with a WWE Hall of Famer like Nikki Bella, whom she had an altercation with at the 2025 Royal Rumble event. Chelsea Green has been outrightly honest about battling Nikki Bella inside the squared circle. This was a topic of debate on the road to WrestleMania 41; however, WWE failed to pull the trigger. With The Fearless One back in action between the ropes, the timing might be right now to give Green her dream match, which would be a top showdown for the former WWE Divas Champion as well.Also read: 3 dream WWE matches for Sting that never happened — But should have!