Nikki Bella thought about joining AEW after watching Mercedes Mone’s debut

Nikki Garcia contemplated the idea of joining All Elite Wrestling after witnessing the debut of Mercedes Mone, also known as “The CEO”. In a recent episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, WWE Hall of Fame legend Nikki Bella, whose real name is Nikki Garcia, shared her thoughts on potentially making the move to AEW.

During the episode, Nikki expressed how the wrestling mindset started creeping back into her and her sister Brie Bella’s thoughts as they continued their fitness regimen. She revealed that she even went as far as envisioning herself joining AEW for a year and participating in weekly matches after being inspired by Mercedes Mone’s impactful debut and powerful promo.

However, Nikki ultimately decided against pursuing this opportunity as she realized the commitment required would take away valuable time from her son, Matteo. She acknowledged the sacrifices involved in being a professional wrestler, including the extensive travel, preparation, and daily training that would keep her away from her son for extended periods.

Despite her initial excitement and willingness to reach out to AEW owner Tony Khan and express her interest in joining the promotion, Nikki prioritized her son’s needs and chose to focus on being present for him during this crucial time in his life. She recognized that being a wrestler entails more than just the time spent in the ring and understood the importance of being there for her son at this stage in his life.

For fans who want to hear the full episode and listen to Nikki’s thoughts in her own words, the podcast can be accessed on Apple.com. The conversation with Nikki provides insight into the challenges and considerations that wrestlers, especially working mothers like herself, face when making career decisions in the industry. It showcases the human side of professional wrestling and the personal struggles that come with balancing a demanding career with family responsibilities.