Nikki Bella on When She's Hoping to Return to WWE

On Thursday, ex-WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella did a Q&A session at the San Diego Comic Con, where she talked about her future in WWE, and when she hopes to return to the ring.

“I’m just kind of doing reality thing and waiting for my neck to heal. Because I see two girls on my right [Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch], and two girls on my left [Sasha Banks and Bayley] and I see my tag partner right here [Brie Bella] and I’m like, well shoot, I want to get back, so… I’m just kind of hoping my neck heals and I hope it heals quick.

“We found out it’s not fully fused and I kind of have a herniation above where I had surgery but I think with time could heal hopefully, so I’m trying to do whatever I can.

“We’re gonna start the training, I’m hoping 2018 I can be back in the ring.”

Prior to WrestleMania 33, there was a rumor going around which suggested that Nikki will be forced to retire after the event due to her neck issues. But, it’s pretty clear that she is intending to return to the ring, even if it takes her another year to do so.