Total Bellas Island - Total Bellas recap for October 18, 2017

Nicole flies home to Phoenix, Arizona, wondering if she broke her neck in any way at all. She looks back at the last ten years and is scared she will not make it to WrestleMania.

Nikki calls Brie on the phone, and tells her that the pain she is experiencing is worse than last time. She heads to Brie and Bryan's house.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Kathy is worried about Nikki's health. Brie says it breaks her heart that Nikk's neck is hurt again, especially so close to WrestleMania. J.J. also feels bad for her, especially with rumors going around that John Cena might propose to Nikki at WrestleMania.

Nikki heads to the doctor to get x-rays on her neck. She is stressed as her career and livelihood are in someone else's hands.

Back at Brie and Bryan's house, everyone realizes that Winston may have to be trained to be near the baby, or else something bad might happen.

Nikki shows up at Brie and Bryan's house. She says that she has slightly herniated above where her neck was worked on, and she might not be able to wrestle at WrestleMania. She says that the doctor has told her to put her health first, and today she will have to have her neck checked out in person. Brie says she has not felt this bad since Bryan was forced to retire from WWE, and brings back memories of that. Bryan shows up, and Nikki relays the information to him. Nikki says that John Cena has told her that he does not want her to be in pain. She also feels that she relates to Bryan in some way.

At Kathy and Johnny's condo, J.J., Lauren and Josie show up. J.J. announces that he wants to renew his vows with Lauren as part of a fresh start. Lauren says that her and J.J.'s marriage have gotten better.

Brie and Nikki have a conversation in the car. Nikki still wants to soldier on to WrestleMania, but Brie - who fears Nikki is downplaying her injury - tells her to take it easy as her injury might get worse.

Brie and Bryan have one last ultrasound to see how close Brie is to giving birth. Bryan talks about how he and Brie are getting prepared in case Brie can't have a home birth (which she wants), and that they don't know what exactly what they want yet.

Brie and Bryan meet the rest of the family in a restaurant. Kathy says she has found an article stating that a dog should not be trusted with a child. Brie says Winston and Josie would not hurt a fly, but Bryan says he appreciates the info. Brie then mentions Nikki downplaying her injury just before Nikki shows up. Nikki says she will be fine, and everyone wants her to go to WrestleMania, but Brie is still concerned. Johnny tells Nikki that at the end of the day, if the doctor says "no," then no is no.

At John Cena and Nikki's villa, Nikki tries to figure out what to wear to the doctor's office with help from J.J. They then head to the doctor's office, and Nikki gets a call from Brie, who is with Lauren. Brie says that her baby is growing. Kathy also chimes in on the call, wondering if J.J. had done anything involving the vow renewals. J.J. says he is on it. Nikki admits she is nervous about the check-up on her neck. Brie tells Nikki to be prepared for whatever happens.

Nikki and J.J. head to the doctor's office. Nikki admits she is nervous, as whether or not she will be at WrestleMania all hinges on her visit with Dr. Uribe. J.J. is there with her for support. Nikki finds out she has herniated above the fusion, and if she keeps going, she will need another surgery on her neck. Dr. Uribe says that is Nikki was a family member of his, he would tell her that it would be time to do something else. After some further tests, he does not see any red flags. Nikki tells the doctor that she plans to hit the finisher she has been planning to work on, and the doctor tells her she is clear, but with a lot of limitations. Nikki will only be able to do a few moves at WrestleMania, and then it might be time to hang up the boots.

Back at Brie and Bryan's house, Kathy and Johnny show up with ideas on how to train Winston to play well with the baby, even though Kathy is not even close to being a trainer. She hopes that Brie and Bryan get tired of her and actually hire a trainer.

The Bella family meets at a restaurant again. J.J. is still mum as to what he is doing to renew his vows with Lauren, and Brie, Kathy and Johnny wonder if he is putting in the effort. J.J. says that he is taking this seriously and putting in the effort. When J.J. gets defensive, Bryan says that J.J. will do a great job, but Brie thinks J.J. is putting in no effort whatsoever.

In Phoenix, Arizona, the entire Bella family - including John Cena and Nikki - meet at a restaurant. Brie and Bryan announce that they have figured out how they will welcome Birdie into the world: with a home birth. Nikki says she is leaning towards one, but is still looking at other options. Kathy wants Brie is prepared in case of an emergency. Brie realizes that she should further research her options and then get back to everyone.

Nikki mentions the rumors of her and John Cena proposing at WrestleMania as well as the Vegas betting odds to Bryan.

At Brie and Bryan's house, Brie and Bryan meet with Kelly, their doula. A doula is like a midwife, but not fully certified, and is more of a birthing coach who is there to provide physical comfort to Brie in case Bryan cannot make it for the birth. Brie feels comfortable with having a doula, but she would also be able to get to the hospital in case something goes wrong.

At Kathy and Johnny's condo, Brie and Nikki have a conversation with Bryan on vegan shoes as everyone waits for J.J., as today is the day that J.J. and Lauren will renew their vows. J.J. shows up late, and the women look a little dressed up compared to J.J. Everyone enters a party bus parked outside, which stops at a bar. Lauren feels a little confused as to what is happening, and Brie and Nikki fear the worst. J.J. goes in to check on something, and when he comes back, he is in a suit and brings champagne to the party bus. He explains that he wanted everyone to think that he was playing a bit. They then head further out of the city into the desert, where two violinists play and a table is set up, and everyone is impressed. It is then announced that Bryan will be officiating the renewal of the vows. J.J. and Lauren renew their vows. As Nikki watches, she wonders if John Cena will ever propose to her, and thinks that they will eventually live out their lives as husband and wife.

J.J. and Nikki pack up and head out for WrestleMania.