Nikki Bella nearly suffered paralysis from neck injuries

Nikki Bella, a prominent WWE star, shared details about a serious neck injury that almost left her paralyzed. The injury was linked to shattered vertebrae that required emergency surgery. Despite alarming predictions, she made a successful return to wrestling. Bella, known for her significant role in women's wrestling alongside her sister Brie as the Bella Twins, was in the midst of a successful career. Between 2014 and 2015, she held the WWE Divas Championship for a record time. However, behind the success, she faced a pressing health issue that went unnoticed. In a recent episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Bella explained that she had been unknowingly damaging her neck. She experienced numbness in her legs and a loss of strength in her arms while wrestling. A visit to a doctor revealed that she was just one injury away from paralysis. Tests showed her C6-C7 vertebrae were severely damaged. The doctor recommended immediate spinal fusion surgery, but Bella sought a second opinion. Another leading neurosurgeon, Dr. Juan Uribe, offered a different approach. He proposed a surgery that would repair her spinal fluid flow while allowing her to continue wrestling. Once the surgery was done, Nikki spent six months in a neck brace. Many believed her wrestling days were over, but she was determined to return. She made her comeback during the SummerSlam event in 2016. In 2025, Bella returned to WWE and participated in the Women's Royal Rumble match. Fans are eager to see if she will compete more in the future after her impressive comeback.