The WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella returned to the ring on the June 9 episode of Monday Night RAW. This was her first appearance since the surprise #30 entrance at the Royal Rumble back in February. She came back to address the WWE Universe and promote the all-women’s premium live event, Evolution. Things took an unexpected turn when Liv Morgan came barging out and took shots at Bella.
Nikki Bella Announced WWE Evolution for July 13 at RAW
Nikki Bella came out to address the WWE Universe in Phoenix, Arizona, her hometown. The crowd erupted just as her entrance music hit, with everyone applauding the former Divas Champion.
YOU CAN LOOK
BUT YOU CAN’T TOUCHNIKKI BELLA is here! pic.twitter.com/X66ZLu9zE0
— WWE (@WWE) June 10, 2025
Bella made her way to the ring and thanked everyone for the love and support. She announced the return of WWE Evolution, an all-women’s premium live event, on July 13.
Bella talked about the first Evolution back in 2018, where she main evented that night. It was for the women’s world championship between Bella and the then champion Ronda Rousey. Liv Morgan was also a part of this event as she featured in a six-woman tag team match with Ruby Riott and Sarah Logan as The Riott Squad in losing efforts against Sasha Banks, Bayley and Natalya.
Liv Morgan Dragged Nikki Bella’s Personal Life at RAW
She then appreciated the current women’s roster, mentioning established and upcoming stars alike. She took a few names, including Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, and IYO SKY. Bella was soon interrupted by Liv Morgan, who was not happy with the veteran not taking her name.
Morgan called herself the best woman in the roster and went on to list her achievements. Bella apologized, saying she didn’t miss her name intentionally and it was a genuine mistake. Morgan then took personal shots at Bella, talking about how she has everything, including a man, but Bella doesn’t, bringing up her recent divorce.
“And I have a man.”
— Liv Morgan to Nikki Bella#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/HS9d81wFOU
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) June 10, 2025
Bella fired back, saying Morgan is angry because she lost her Queen of the ring fatal four-way match. She then said, “I’m just trying to figure who he belongs to, is it you or Roxanne Perez,” bringing up the tensions in The Judgment Day. Things got heated up when Bella asked Morgan to congratulate Perez for taking her title shot and her man.
Bella left the ring, but Morgan called her a “Reality show Diva,” provoking her. Nikki Bella came back to square off with Morgan, but just as she was entering the ring, Morgan delivered an “Oblivion,” knocking her out.