WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella came out of retirement during the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble match. This was her first match in 4 years. She reunited with her twin sister, Brie Bella, during the match.
Brie posted the following about her WWE return:
“I can’t even express the gratitude I’m feeling right now. It’s been a journey to get here but I’m back and it feels good!!!
Love you Bella Army for always standing with your girl and 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! #hatersgonnahatebellasgonnaball”
BRIE MODE!!!! 🙌
Brie Bella is BACK! pic.twitter.com/Q4Nis0Kfzr
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Here’s how the wrestling world reacted to Brie’s comeback:
Nikki Bella: I’m so crazy happy!!! My heart is so full!!! ❤️😅
Saraya: FINALLY!!! ❤️ My girl is back!!! Brie modeeeeee!! So happy for you!!! ❤️
Bayley: OKAY, BELLA TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiffany Stratton: 😍❤️
Jade Cargill: ❤️❤️❤️
Cassie Lee: 😍😍
Maxxine Dupri: MY HEART IS FULL
Cathy Kelley: you have no idea how happy this makes me
Lana: Omg I love you guys so much !!!! Congratulations!!!!!😍❤️❤️❤️
Eva Marie: You girls look amazing 🔥🔥🔥
Renee Paquette: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you looked amazing!
Nia Jax: Yesss yesss yessss ❤️❤️❤️
Blake Monroe: Goats
Daphanie LaShaunn: Yesssssss🔥
Sonya Deville: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Candice Michelle: Yes. Gorgeous queens
Emma: Love this!! ❤️
Alicia Taylor: Yessss 🔥🔥
Santino Marella: ❤️
