WWE Raw Highlights: Nikki Bella's Triumphant Return and IYO SKY's Viral Moment

Nikki Bella's Comeback on WWE Raw

This week's episode of WWE Raw showcased a nostalgic blend of past and present as prominent figures from the women's division joined forces with a WWE Hall of Famer for a victorious match. Nikki Bella made her return to the ring, continuing her comeback journey in WWE after a brief hiatus.

The highly anticipated eight-woman tag team match featured Rhea Ripley, Nikki Bella, IYO SKY, and Stephanie Vaquer facing off against Women's World Champion Naomi, Chelsea Green, and The Secret Service (Piper Niven & Alba Fyre). The match concluded with Stephanie pinning Chelsea after executing her signature move, the Devil's Kiss.

During the match, IYO SKY shared a memorable moment with Nikki Bella, performing her iconic pointing gesture alongside the Hall of Famer in the ring. This heartwarming interaction quickly gained traction on social media, delighting fans.

IYO SKY's Tribute to Nikki Bella

IYO SKY took to social media to express her gratitude towards Nikki Bella, sharing the special moment they had together. Along with the iconic gesture, SKY posted several backstage photos of the two from WWE Raw, stating, "Super duper sweet moment with Nikki!! Thank you so much @NikkiAndBrie."

Super duper sweet moment with Nikki!!
Thank you so much @NikkiAndBrie
#WWERaw #BellaArmy pic.twitter.com/9IToMCONhU

— IYO SKY (@Iyo_SkyWWE) July 29, 2025

Upcoming Events and Future Appearances

Although Nikki Bella has been present at WWE Raw events since Evolution, she is not expected to appear at this weekend's SummerSlam premium live event. This year marks the first two-night edition of SummerSlam, where IYO SKY will compete for the Women's World Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Ripley and Naomi.

IYO SKY, who previously held the championship, lost her title earlier this month at WWE Evolution when Naomi successfully cashed in her Money in the Bank contract. This led to the three-way match being arranged for SummerSlam.

While Bella will not be at the Biggest Party of the Summer, she has confirmed her commitment to being a regular feature on WWE Raw moving forward. She nearly secured a spot at WWE Clash of Paris next month but ultimately, Stephanie Vaquer won the battle royal match to claim that opportunity.