Nikki Bella Remains a Top WWE Celebrity on Instagram

Nikki Bella's Enduring Popularity

Nearly ten years have passed since Nikki Bella stepped away from her full-time role in WWE, yet her fanbase remains strong. She continues to be one of only two WWE-affiliated celebrities in the top 10 most-followed accounts on Instagram.

Recently, on the occasion of Roman Reigns’ 40th birthday, he became the seventh WWE personality to hit 10 million followers on Instagram, following Nikki Bella, who boasts 10.4 million followers. Below is the list of the top seven WWE stars on Instagram:

1. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – 393 million followers

2. Logan Paul – 27 million followers

3. John Cena – 21 million followers

4. Ronda Rousey – 17 million followers

5. The Great Khali – 11.6 million followers

6. Nikki Bella – 10.4 million followers

7. Roman Reigns – 10 million followers

Upcoming WWE Evolution Event

Nikki Bella and Ronda Rousey are recognized as the two most prominent female WWE Superstars of their generation on , with Bella's follower count stemming from her early success in wrestling. This popularity led to their participation in the main event of WWE's inaugural all-women show, Evolution, in 2018.

Due to her ongoing popularity, Nikki Bella is reportedly set to return for a match at the upcoming WWE Evolution PLE scheduled for the weekend of July 13. Meanwhile, Rousey is expected to be absent as she has been away from wrestling for some time. At the 2018 Evolution event, Rousey successfully defended her Raw Women’s Championship against Bella in the main event.

After a break of over three years, Nikki Bella made her return to the WWE ring during the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble match. The audience at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis welcomed her back with cheers as Michel Cole introduced her as 'one of the most courageous women on the planet.'