Brie Bella made a surprise return to the WWE ring at #29 in the Women’s Royal Rumble, flown in earlier to Saudi Arabia under the radar, according to PWInsider Elite. The moment came just four spots after her twin sister, Nikki Bella, entered at #25, turning the spotlight squarely on the Bellas.
Brie’s entrance hit with the familiar “BRIE MODE!” music, and she wasted no time making her mark. She delivered her signature kicks — once known as the “Yes!” Kicks — to Raquel Rodriguez, now dubbed the “It” Kicks following her husband Bryan Danielson’s association with the iconic chant.
The twins shared a brief embrace in the ring before teaming up to eliminate Lyra Valkyria and Bayley, rallying the crowd with a renewed chant of “Yes!”
Their run came to an end at the hands of Lash Legend, leaving the Riyadh crowd disappointed but electric. Brie Bella’s return wasn’t just a nod to nostalgia — it was a reminder that even in retirement, a Hall of Famer knows how to command attention and shape the narrative inside the ring.
Last modified: February 2, 2026
