WWE: Nikki Bella on “WWE Peers Think Its ‘So Cool’ I Get Advice from Bryan Danielson”, Bianca Belair Broken Finger Injury & Reason for Lengthy Recovery Update, More News

Nikki Bella Comments on “WWE Peers Think Its ‘So Cool’ I Get Advice from Bryan Danielson”

A recent episode of The Nikki & Brie Show podcast featured co-host Nikki Bella giving her thoughts about how her peers in WWE think its “so cool” that she has been getting advice from Bryan Danielson to help improve her in-ring matches since her return to the company.

“Bryan and I already have good conversations, mainly about wrestling, but they’re good conversations. It was cute because at Raw yesterday, I was talking with some of the girls and we were talking about my match last week and I was like, ‘Yeah, and Bryan and blah, blah.’ And they’re like, ‘Oh my God, how cool. Like, so Bryan gives you advice?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, he gives me feedback.’

He has sent me stuff to watch. He’ll tell me things to work on. And they’re like, ‘Dude, you’re so lucky.’ And I’m like, ‘I know.’ And I go, ‘And he’s honest.’ That’s why last night, did you notice how I was a little more — I had more intensity going into things.”

Transcript h/t: F4WOnline.com

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Bianca Belair Broken Finger Injury & Reason for Lengthy Recovery Update

As noted before, Bianca Belair has been out of action for WWE since this past April’s WrestleMania 41 Night 2 event due to a broken finger injury.

Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp reported in a recent Q&A article that his sources stated that Belair was in attendance backstage at last week’s WWE SmackDown show on October 31st in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sapp reported that it is still currently not known when Belair might make her return from injury.

BodySlam.net reported that their sources provided some details regarding Belair’s broken finger injury and reason for her lengthy recovery. Those spoken to reportedly stated that Belair had broke her finger in three places as well as her joint. This injury reportedly affected both her finger and the knuckle.

Those spoken to within WWE reportedly stated that Belair’s recovery has been difficult and the current belief within the company is that she will be able to return in early 2026. It was reported that those within WWE are hopeful that Belair could potentially returning earlier than expected.

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WWE News & Notes

TNA talent Joe Hendry recently announced that he will be making appearances for WWE at their NXT house show event on Friday in Fort Pierce and their NXT house show event this Saturday in Tampa, Florida.

Athletics headwear realtier Lids recently released a new ALL CAPS ad campaign featuring Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio among the hat models shown.

Dominik Mysterio reached the milestone of 200 days as the current reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion as of Thursday, November 6th.

WWE filed a trademark for “DarkState” on November 4th for wrestling and entertainment-related purposes to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This is the name of the stable in NXT featuring Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, and NXT Tag Team Champions Dion Lennonx and Osiris Griffin.

WWE also filed a new trademark for “Tribal Heir” on November 6th for wrestling and entertainment-related purposes to the USPTO. This is the nickname given to Solo Sikoa by Roman Reigns during Sikoa and Reigns’ time together in The Bloodline.

As noted before, WWE vacated the WWE ID Women’s Championship this past September following Kylie Rae’s pregnancy announcement. WWE provided an update on Thursday on Twitter announcing that a new champion will be crowned at Wrestling Open RI’s event on November 17th in Cranston, Rhode Island. It was also announced that the winner will also receive a WWE ID contract.

WWE recently released two new videos to their WCW Vault channel on YouTube. The first new video was the full December 6, 2000 episode of WCW Thunder. The second new video was a WCW World Heavyweight Championship match of Ric Flair vs. Big Van Vander (c) from WCW Clash of Champions XXV.

WWE also recently released four new videos to their WWE Vault channel on YouTube. The first new video was a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match of John Cena vs. Chris Jericho (c) from WWE Survivor Series 2008. The second new video was a “John Cena footage found in the WWE Vault | Rap concert, Juan Cena, BTS and more.” The third new video was a “Story of John Cena vs. Edge | Rivalry history (2002-10).” The fourth new video was a WWE Championship Triple Threat match of The Great Khali vs. Umaga vs. John Cena (c) from the June 4, 2007 episode of WWE RAW.

WWE RAW General Manager Adam Pearce recently reflected on Twitter about this past Wednesday being the 30th anniversary of the debut of his pro wrestling career. Pearce stated “30 years ago today my professional wrestling career began. It has allowed me to visit places and experience cultures in our world I never would’ve otherwise, and to meet so many people. Some like-minded, some so different, ALL sharing a same passion. Grateful for every step, misstep and re-step. Here’s to the next 30.“

WWE recently announced one new match for the card of Reality of Wrestling’s Glory 8 event on Texas City, Texas:

• WWE ID Men’s Championship – Edge Stone vs. Cappuccino Jones (c)