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|billed = [[Scottsdale, Arizona]], U.S.
|hometown = [[Brawley, California]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wizardworld.com/garciatwins.html|title=Nicole and Brianna Garcia (f.k.a. The Bella Twins)|publisher=[[Wizard Entertainment]]|access-date=June 19, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619202715/http://www.wizardworld.com/garciatwins.html|archive-date=June 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/nikki-bella-3341.html|title=Brie Bella profile|publisher=Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 19, 2015}}</ref>
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'''The Bella Twins''' were
Both sisters signed with WWE in 2007 and were assigned to the [[Farm team|developmental territory]], [[Florida Championship Wrestling]]. Brie Bella was called up to the main roster in 2008. In early appearances, she surreptitiously switched places with her sister to win her matches. After some weeks, Nikki Bella was revealed as her twin. During the next few years, they worked together as a team, as well as individually. Each sister won the WWE Divas Championship once before they were released in 2012. The Bella Twins made their return in 2013 and were featured in the reality show ''[[Total Divas]]'' before getting their own spin-off, ''[[Total Bellas]]''. They were inducted into the [[WWE Hall of Fame]] in [[WWE Hall of Fame (2021)|2021]] as a team. The twins would only make occasional appearances in WWE in their last few years, but acted as ambassadors for the company until their contracts expired in 2023. Following this, they retired the "Bella" name and reintroduced themselves as The Garcia Twins as "Garcia" was their maiden name.
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== Early lives and careers ==
Nicole and Brianna Garcia were born sixteen minutes apart on November 21, 1983, in [[San Diego|
They then made their first national TV appearance on the [[Fox Reality Channel|Fox reality]] show ''[[Meet My Folks]]''.<ref name="Finnerty"/><ref name="meetmyfolks">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/topic/orl-wrestling2408mar24,0,6542092.story?page=2|title=The road to WrestleMania might start in Tampa|date=March 24, 2008|last=Adelson|first=Andrea|access-date=March 31, 2009|work=Newsday}} {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Following this appearance, the twins were hired to be the World Cup Twins for [[Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)|Budweiser]] and were photographed holding the [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] trophy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.rightpundits.com/?p=1324|title=Bella Twins: WWE Divas|date=November 19, 2008|access-date=March 31, 2009|publisher=rightpundits.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101201508/http://sports.rightpundits.com/?p=1324|archive-date=January 1, 2011}}</ref> They were contestants in the 2006 "International Body Doubles twins search".<ref>{{Citation |last=Polito |first=Ryan |title=Body Doubles: International Twins Search |date=2006-06-24 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0828365/ |type=Reality-TV |publisher=Chainsaw, Toast |access-date=2022-03-28}}</ref> They participated in the [[WWE Diva Search#2006|2006]] ''[[WWE Diva Search]]'', but did not make the cut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.rightpundits.com/?p=128|title=The Garcia Twins: WWE's Newest Divas|date=August 10, 2007|access-date=March 31, 2009|publisher=rightpundits.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905221436/http://sports.rightpundits.com/?p=128|archive-date=September 5, 2008}}</ref>
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==== Various storylines (2008–2011) ====
On the August 29 episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]'', Brianna debuted as [[Brie Bella]] and defeated [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/30/6616906.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629120452/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/30/6616906.html|archive-date=June 29, 2012|title=Smackdown: Game over for Triple H?|date=August 30, 2008|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=March 31, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|url-status=
[[File:Bella Twins.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Nikki Bella|Nikki]] (left) and [[Brie Bella|Brie]] (right) during a ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' event in 2009]]
Starting in November, the twins developed an on-screen relationship with [[The Colóns (2002–2010)|The Colóns]] ([[Carly Colón|Carlito]] and [[Primo Colón|Primo]]).<ref name="applegirls">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/24/7514611.html
On April 15, The Bella Twins were both drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] brand as part of the [[2009 WWE draft#Supplemental draft|2009 supplemental draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/|title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results|date=April 15, 2009|access-date=April 15, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On April 27, Brie made her ''Raw'' in-ring debut in an eight-Diva [[Professional wrestling match types#Team matches|tag team match]], which her team won. Nikki also made an appearance, reuniting with her twin, as she was under the ring to help Brie during the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/28/9271756.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630115717/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/28/9271756.html|archive-date=June 30, 2012|title=Raw: Batista next for the Orton Era|date=April 28, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 29, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|url-status=
On June 29, they were both traded to the [[ECW (WWE brand)|ECW]] brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06292009/articles/10680372|title=Trump's Last Laugh|date=June 28, 2009|access-date=July 18, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> They debuted on ''ECW'' the following night on ''The [[Abraham Washington]] Show'', as the special guests.<ref>{{cite web|archive-date=July 22, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722181729/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/07/01/9992571.html|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/07/01/9992571.html|title=ECW: Roster purge brings new names to show|date=July 1, 2009|last=Mackinder|first=Matt|access-date=July 18, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|url-status=
[[File:Eve Torres Also great.jpg|thumb|left|The Bella Twins with [[Eve Torres]] (left) at the 2010 [[Royal Rumble (2010)|Royal Rumble]] event]]
On October 12, the Bellas were traded back to Raw as part of a tri-branded Divas trade,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10122009/articles/12055092|title=Swap thing|access-date=August 7, 2010|date=October 12, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> where they predominately appeared in backstages segments with the [[List of WWE Raw guest stars|weekly guest stars]] and only occasionally competed in matches.<ref name="OWOW"/> In June 2010, they developed a feud with [[Jillian Hall]], when Brie defeated her after switching places with Nikki.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/25/14510976.html|archive-date=July 15, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715001348/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/25/14510976.html|title=Superstars: Regal attempts to take down R Truth, move up WWE rankings|date=June 25, 2010|last=Johnson|first=Matt|access-date=April 14, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|url-status=
On August 31, The Bella Twins announced they would be part of the all-female third season of ''[[WWE NXT (TV series)|NXT]]'', mentoring Jamie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_43474.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE NXT Results 8/31: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of NXT Season 2, Week 13 – Season Finale|date=August 31, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=September 1, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|quote=The Bella Twins are together as Pros. Jamie Keyes is their Rookie.}}</ref> Jamie was the first rookie Diva eliminated on the October 5 episode of ''NXT''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/05/15595846.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713222900/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/05/15595846.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=WWE NXT: First elimination on tap, Vickie battles Kaitlyn|date=October 5, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=April 14, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]
==== Divas Champions (2011–2012) ====
[[File:Bella Twins Divas Champion (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Nikki (left) with Brie (right) during her reign as [[WWE Divas Championship|Divas Champion]] in April 2011]]
The Bellas began feuding with [[Eve Torres]] after they appeared as [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|lumberjills]] during a [[WWE Divas Championship|Divas Championship]] match between Torres and [[Natalya (wrestler)|Natalya]] on the February 14 episode of ''Raw''. Following the match, they attacked Torres backstage before [[Gail Kim]] and Natalya stopped them.<ref name="OWOW"/> The next week on ''Raw'', the twins defeated Torres and Kim in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/22/17360261.html|title=RAW: Triple H crashes Undertaker's return|date=February 22, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 14, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=July 15, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715080915/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/22/17360261.html|url-status=
On April 11, Brie defeated Torres to win the Divas Championship, marking the first time either twin had held a championship in WWE.<ref name="BrieDivas1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/11/17958501.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721161609/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/11/17958501.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 21, 2012|title=RAW: Edge calls it a career|date=April 11, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 14, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]
The Bellas began to show friction in March 2012 after both twins lost to [[AJ Lee]] in singles competition.<ref name=SmackDown31612>{{cite web|last=Tedesco|first=Mike|title=Smackdown Results – 3/16/12|date=March 17, 2012|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-smackdown-results/31167-smackdown-results---3-16-12|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=March 17, 2012}}</ref><ref name=SmackDown32312>{{cite web|last=Tedesco |first=Mike |title=Smackdown Results – 3/23/12 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332583861 |publisher=WrestleView |access-date=March 23, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327165222/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1332583861 |archive-date=March 27, 2012 }}</ref> After Brie's match with Lee, Nikki revealed that Brie was rooting for [[John Laurinaitis|Team Johnny]] in the 12-man tag team match at [[WrestleMania XXVIII]] on April 1 whilst Nikki was rooting for [[Theodore Long|Team Teddy]], thus furthering their dissension.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2012-03-23/results/page-6|title=SmackDown results: Punk & Sheamus triumph after Bryan leaves early|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=March 25, 2012}}</ref>
On the April 6 episode of ''SmackDown'', Nikki defeated the Divas Champion [[Beth Phoenix]] in a non-title match after Kelly Kelly distracted Phoenix.<ref name="Michael Burdick">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/06/19603881.html|title=Smackdown: Heeeeere's Johnny!|date=April 6, 2012|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=June 2, 2013|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-date=June 15, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130615054005/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/04/06/19603881.html|url-status=
[[File:10.12.12KellyKellyBellaTwinsByLuigiNovi1.jpg|thumb|right|Brie and Nikki, The Bella Twins with [[Kelly Kelly]] at [[New York Comic Con]] in 2012.]]
=== Independent circuit promotions (2012–2013) ===
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The Bella Twins returned to WWE on the March 11, 2013, episode of ''Raw'' in a backstage segment with Team Rhodes Scholars ([[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Damien Sandow]]).<ref name=2013Return>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69177.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WWE recognizes Bearer by incorporating him into Taker-Punk, Lesnar challenges Hunter, no Cena, more|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> On the March 15 episode of ''SmackDown'', the twins attacked [[The Funkadactyls]] ([[Cameron (wrestler)|Cameron]] and [[Naomi (wrestler)|Naomi]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pwmania.com/wwe-smackdown-results-march-15-2013|title=WWE SmackDown Results - March 15, 2015 wwe royal rumble women 30 women match at wrestlemania 38 january 29 2022 2013|first=Brian|last=Leeman|date=March 16, 2013}}</ref> and the following week interfered in matches between Team Rhodes Scholars and [[Brodus Clay]] and [[Matt Bloom|Tensai]], but were attacked by The Funkadactyls.<ref name=SmackMarch2213>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref><ref name="Raw3/25/13">{{cite web|last=Mike Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 3/25/13 (Rock/Cena Q and A)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/40536-wwe-raw-results-3-25-13-rock-cena-q-and-a|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=March 25, 2013}}</ref> The twins made their in-ring return defeating The Funkadactyls on the March 27 episode of ''[[WWE Main Event|Main Event]]'' after interference from Cody Rhodes.<ref name="MainEvent3/27/13">{{cite web|last=Bowman|first=Clinton|title=WWE Main Event Results – 3/27/13 (Kane vs. Cesaro)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/40578-wwe-main-event-results-3-27-13-kane-vs-cesaro|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> The Bella Twins were scheduled to participate in an eight-person tag team match with Team Rhodes Scholars against Tons of Funk (Clay and Tensai) and The Funkadactyls at [[WrestleMania 29]] on April 7, but the match was canceled due to time restraints<ref name="Raw4/1/13">{{cite web|last=Cadwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/1: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Punk bathes with "ashes," HBK returns to Raw, final WM29 hype with Rock, Hunter, Lesnar, Taker|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69652.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 1, 2013}}</ref> and instead took place the following night on ''Raw'', where The Bella Twins and Team Rhodes Scholars were defeated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> In June, Nikki suffered a [[Tibia fracture|fractured tibia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/42605-report-details-on-the-injury-nikki-bella-suffered|title=Report: Details on the injury Nikki Bella suffered|date=July 14, 2013|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=July 15, 2013|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
Upon the debut of the ''[[Total Divas]]'' [[reality television]] program in July, The Bellas began a feud with their co-star on the show [[Natalya Neidhart|Natalya]], with Brie and Natalya trading victories in singles competition on ''Raw'' and at [[SummerSlam (2013)|SummerSlam]] on August 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/07/30/21010196.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130827050059/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/07/30/21010196.html|url-status=
====Brief split (2014)====
[[File:Nikki Bella Looks At Brie Bella.JPG|thumb|upright|From the crowd, Brie (who [[kayfabe]] quit WWE) watches Nikki, who is about to participate in a four-on-one handicap match in July 2014.]]
In April 2014, Brie became involved in her real-life husband [[Bryan Danielson|Daniel Bryan]]'s ongoing storyline with [[Stephanie McMahon]] and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/22/21618721.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140422111015/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/04/22/21618721.html|url-status=
Nikki attacked Brie at the event on August 17, which allowed McMahon to win the match.<ref name=SummerSlam2014>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE SummerSlam PPV Results 8/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cena vs. Lesnar |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_80257.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 18, 2014|date=August 17, 2014}}</ref> The next several weeks saw the twins fight in several backstage and in-ring segments, including a cameo appearance from [[Jerry Springer]] on ''Raw'' on September 8.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE Raw Results – 9/8/14 (Live results from Baltimore)|date=September 9, 2014|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/50648-wwe-raw-results-9-8-14-live-results-from-baltimore|publisher=WrestleView|access-date=September 9, 2014}}</ref> As part of the storyline, McMahon declared Nikki the face of the [[WWE Divas]] division and granted her a match at [[Night of Champions (2014)|Night of Champions]] for the Divas Championship, which she failed to win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/50510-wwe-raw-results-9-1-14-live-results-from-des-moines|title=WWE Raw Results – 9/1/14 (Six Man Tag Team Main Event)|date=September 1, 2014|last=Tedesco|first=Nike|access-date=September 22, 2014|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref name="Night of Champions 2014">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/09/22/21956636.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140922170049/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/09/22/21956636.html|url-status=
[[File:The Bella Twins April 2015.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Nikki (right) as the [[WWE Divas Championship|Divas Champion]] alongside Brie (left) during a WWE [[House show|live event]] in April 2015]]
Nikki and Brie reunited at [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]] on November 23 when Nikki defeated [[AJ Lee]] with Brie's help to become a two-time Divas Champion.<ref name="SurvivorSeries2014">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/11/24/22091341.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141124103831/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/11/24/22091341.html|url-status=
==== Team Bella (2015) ====
On April 20, 2015, at Monday Night Raw, the Bella Twins would briefly turn babyfaces. After Nikki retained her title over Naomi at [[Extreme Rules (2015)|Extreme Rules]] on April 26,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_84687.shtml|title=Caldwell's Extreme Rules PPV Report 4/26: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV - Rollins vs. Orton steel cage, Cena vs. Rusev, Last Man Standing, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 26, 2015|access-date=April 26, 2015}}</ref> Nikki started a [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with Naomi after she aligned with the returning [[Tamina Snuka|Tamina]] to even the odds against Bellas. This led to a tag team match between the two teams at [[Payback (2015)|Payback]] on May 17, which Naomi and Tamina won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85054.shtml|title=Caldwell's Payback PPV Report 5/17: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of four-way WWE World Title match, I Quit, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 17, 2015|access-date=May 17, 2015}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2015)|Elimination Chamber]] on May 31, Nikki retained her title against Naomi and Paige in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|triple threat match]], with Brie banned from ringside.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_85340.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE E. Chamber PPV Report 5/31: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of WWE Title match, Cena vs. Owens, two Elimination Chamber matches, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 31, 2015|access-date=May 31, 2015}}</ref>
In June, The Bella Twins became
After weeks of Team Bella outnumbering Paige, Naomi and Tamina, [[Stephanie McMahon]] called for a "revolution" in the [[WWE Divas]] division and introduced the debuting [[Charlotte Flair|Charlotte]] and [[Becky Lynch]] as Paige's allies while [[NXT Women's Championship|NXT Women's Champion]] [[Sasha Banks]] debuted as an ally to Naomi and Tamina, which led to a brawl between the three teams.<ref name="Raw 7/13/15">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86178.shtml#.VaRjfflVikp|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 7/13: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Brock Smash, final Battleground PPV hype, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 13, 2015|access-date=July 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-battleground-results-2015/55288-wwe-battleground-ppv-results-7-19-15-undertaker-returns|last=Namako|first=Jason|title=WWE Battleground PPV Results - 7/19/15 (Undertaker returns)|date=July 19, 2015|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=July 19, 2015}}</ref> Nikki then lost to Charlotte in a tag team match on the August 3 episode of ''Raw''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86683.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - WWE Title match, Brock Lesnar returns, Roddy Piper tribute, six-man tag, Summerslam|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 3, 2015|access-date=August 5, 2015}}</ref> and to Banks on the August 17 episode of ''Raw'' in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86999.shtml#.VdKe2flViko|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/17: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - Final Summerslam hype, Lesnar & Undertaker, Cena returns from injury, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 17, 2015|access-date=August 17, 2015}}</ref> On August 23, the three teams faced off at [[SummerSlam (2015)|SummerSlam]] in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Triple Threat tag team elimination match|three team elimination match]] in which Team Bella first eliminated [[Team B.A.D.]] before Team PCB's win.<ref name="SummerSlam2015">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml#.Vdp6SvlViko|title=Caldwell's Summerslam Report 8/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more big matches|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 23, 2015|access-date=August 23, 2015}}</ref>
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On the September 14 episode of ''Raw'', Nikki defended her title against Charlotte, who pinned Brie after the twins had switched places to win the match, but she retained the championship since the title cannot change hands by disqualification and in the process became the new longest reigning Divas Champion in history, surpassing AJ Lee's previous record of 295 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_87489.shtml#.VfdsMBFViko|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/14: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw - final Night of Champions hype, Sting, two title matches, more on "season premiere"|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 14, 2015|access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>
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On September 20, Nikki [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Drop|dropped]] the championship to Charlotte at [[Night of Champions (2015)|Night of Champions]], ending her reign at 301 days<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87595.shtml#.Vf9gwt9Viko|title=Caldwell's WWE NOC PPV Report 9/20: Live Night of Champions Coverage from Houston - Seth Rollins's double duty, more|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=September 20, 2015}}</ref> and failing to regain the title in a rematch at [[Hell in a Cell (2015)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/index.php/2015/10/25/1025-live-hiac-ppv-report-caldwells-live-coverage/|title=10/25 Live HIAC PPV Report – Caldwell's Live Coverage|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=October 25, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2015}}</ref> Shortly after, Nikki went on a hiatus from both television and in-ring competition due to a neck injury which would require surgery,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/shows/total_divas/news/733675/total-divas-star-nikki-bella-to-undergo-neck-surgery-find-out-if-she-ll-be-returning-to-the-wwe|title=Total Divas Star Nikki Bella to Undergo Neck Surgery: Find Out if She'll Be Returning to the WWE|author=Cohen, Jess|website=[[E!|E! Online]]|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 25, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/wwe-divas/nikki-bella-injury-interview-28580698|title=Nikki Bella opens up about her neck injury and upcoming surgery|author=Benigno, Anthony|website=[[WWE]]|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 25, 2016}}</ref> but returned for one night on December 21 to accept the [[Slammy Award]] for [[Slammy Award#2015 Slammy Awards|Diva of the Year]].<ref name="slammy2016"/> During Nikki's absence, Brie continued to compete in singles competition and in tag team matches with Fox.<ref name="slammy2016">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=98582&p=3|title=WWE Slammys Edition Raw Report: A Lot of Awards Are Presented, We Got Our 'Steve Harvey' Moment, We Got Our 'David Schultz' Moment, A Steel Cage Match, and More|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=December 21, 2015|access-date=December 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/tributetothetroops/2015/results-28416313/page-6|title=WWE Tribute to the Troops results, Dec. 23, 2015: Standing up for America's bravest|author=Powers, Kevin|website=[[WWE]]|date=December 23, 2015|access-date=January 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/99289/wwe-raw-report-who-impressed-the-authority-enough-to-main-event-fastlane-finally-the-new-day-know-something-rock-does-not-aj-styles-makes-his-raw-debut-if-you-missed-something-resembling-the-attitude-era-this-raw-is-for-you.html?p=1|title=WWE Raw Report: Who Impressed the Authority Enough to Main Even Fastlane?, Finally... The New Day Know Something Rock Does Not, AJ Styles Makes His Raw Debut, If You Missed Something Resembling the Attitude Era... This Raw is For You|author=Trionfo, Richard|website=PWInsider|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 25, 2016}}</ref> Brie was unsuccessful in winning the Divas Championship at [[Fastlane (2016)|Fastlane]] on February 21 in a match against Charlotte.<ref name="Fastlane2016">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/21/caldwellfastlaneppvreport/|title=2/21 WWE Fast Lane Results – Caldwell's Ongoing Live PPV Report|author=Caldwell, James|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 21, 2016}}</ref> During that time, Team Bella quietly disbanded.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=WWE Superstars Report: Ryder Versus Stardust, Fox Versus Summer, and All the Raw Recaps You an Ask For|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/100142/wwe-superstars-report-ryder-versus-stardust-fox-versus-summer-and-all-the-raw-recaps-you-can-ask-for.html?p=1|website=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=February 26, 2016|date=February 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=WWE Main Event Report: Social Outcasts Try Again Versus Ryback, Six Diva Tag Match, Ryder Versus Stardust One More Time, Lucha Dragons Versus Ascension One More Time|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/100270/wwe-main-event-report-social-outcasts-try-again-versus-ryback-six-diva-tag-match-ryder-versus-stardust-one-more-time-lucha-dragons-versus-ascension-one-more-time.html?p=1|website=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=March 2, 2016|date=March 2, 2016}}</ref>
[[File:Total Divas team WrestleMania 32.jpg|thumb|upright|The Bella Twins celebrating along their fellow ''[[Total Divas]]'' co-stars after Brie's victory at [[WrestleMania 32]] in April 2016]]
In March 2016, Brie was placed in a feud with [[
On January 22, 2018, on the ''[[WWE Raw 25 Years|Raw 25 Years special episode]]'', The Bella Twins were honored as part of a segment involving women considered legends that contributed to the company's success.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE honors female WWE Legends: Raw 25, Jan. 22, 2018|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-honors-female-wwe-legends-raw-25-jan-22-2018|work=WWE|access-date=January 22, 2018}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2018)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, Brie and Nikki participated in the first ever women's Royal Rumble match at No. 28 and No. 27, respectively, making it into the final four with [[Asuka (wrestler)|Asuka]] and [[Sasha Banks]], with Nikki eliminating Brie before being eliminated herself by the winner Asuka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=115167&p=4|title=FULL ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE|last=Strode|first=Cory|date=January 28, 2018|access-date=January 28, 2018|work=PWInsider}}</ref> On the September 3 episode of ''Raw'', The Bella Twins competed for the first time in three years, defeating The Riott Squad ([[Liv Morgan]] and [[Sarah Logan]]). The Bellas teamed with [[Ronda Rousey]] to defeat The Riott Squad at [[WWE Super Show-Down]] on October 6 and won the rematch two nights later on ''Raw''. After the rematch, the Bellas attacked Rousey.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jenkins |first1=H |title=The Bellas Turn Heel on Raw and Destroy Ronda Rousey |url=http://www.ringsidenews.com/2018/10/08/bella-twins-turn-heel-raw-destroy-ronda-rousey/ |website=Ringside News |access-date=October 8, 2018 |date=October 8, 2018}}</ref> Nikki received a title opportunity against Rousey at [[WWE Evolution]] on October 28, but was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey def. Nikki Bella|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/ronda-rousey-nikki-bella-results|publisher=WWE|date=October 28, 2018|access-date=November 24, 2018}}</ref> In March 2019, both Bellas announced on ''[[Total Bellas]]'' that they had retired from in-ring competition with Brie making the announcement on the March 10 episode and Nikki announcing her retirement on the season finale on March 24.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bella Twins Announce Retirement|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/bella-twins-both-announce-retirement-from-the-ring/|publisher=Wrestle Talk|date=March 25, 2019|access-date=March 31, 2019}}</ref> At February 21, 2020 edition of ''SmackDown'', it was announced that both Bellas will be inducted into the [[WWE Hall of Fame (2020)|WWE Hall of Fame]], during ''A Moment of Bliss'' segment.<ref name="SmackDown02212020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=2/21 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Goldberg's appearance, Naomi vs. Carmella for a shot at the Smackdown Women's Championship at WWE Super ShowDown, eight-man tag match, The Bellas on A Moment of Bliss|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/21/2-21-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-goldbergs-appearance-naomi-vs-carmella-for-a-shot-at-the-smackdown-womens-championship-at-wwe-super-showdown-eight-man-tag-mat/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=February 22, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=The Bella Twins to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2020|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-hall-of-fame/wwe-hall-of-fame-2020/article/bella-twins-wwe-hall-of-fame|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=February 22, 2020}}</ref> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony took place the next year. On January 30, 2022, after a three-year break from wrestling, The Bella Twins participated in the [[Royal Rumble (2022)|2022 Royal Rumble]].<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE announces Bella Twins and Mickie James for Royal Rumble|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a38701610/wwe-bella-twins-impact-mickie-james-royal-rumble-2022/https://wrestletalk.com/news/bella-twins-both-|publisher=Wrestle Talk|date=January 8, 2022}}</ref>
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===Guest appearances===
Prior to working with WWE, the twins appeared on ''[[Meet My Folks]]''.<ref name="Finnerty"/> Both twins also appeared in the music video for "[[The Curse (Atreyu album)|Right Side of the Bed]]" by the band [[Atreyu (band)|Atreyu]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqtDJyWlRFQ | title=Atreyu - Right Side of the Bed|date=October 3, 2011|via=YouTube}}</ref> They were regulars on the VH1 show ''[[Best Week Ever]]''. The twins made a guest appearance on the [[MTV]] series ''[[Ridiculousness (TV series)|Ridiculousness]]'' in October 2012.<ref name="Ridiculousness">{{cite web|title=The Bella Twins on MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/ridiculousness/episode.jhtml?episodeID=193704|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011191129/http://www.mtv.com/shows/ridiculousness/episode.jhtml?episodeID=193704|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 11, 2012|publisher=MTV|access-date=October 1, 2012}}</ref> They also appeared in the music video for "[[Na Na (song)|Na Na]]" by [[Trey Songz]] in 2014.<ref name="muscleandfitness"/>
The twins guest starred on the television series ''[[Psych (TV series)|Psych]]'', in the 2014 episode "A Nightmare on State Street".<ref name="muscleandfitness"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/the-bella-twins-usa-network-psych-photos#fid-26254740Z|title=The Bella Twins guest star on USA Network's 'Psych': photos|website=[[WWE]]|access-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref> Nikki and Brie are part of the main cast for the [[reality television]] show ''[[Total Divas]]'', which began airing in July 2013.<ref name="TotalDivasTorch">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71912.shtml|title=WWE News: WWE & E! announce "Total Divas" details, number of episodes, male cast members|date=July 12, 2013|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=July 20, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref name="The-Wrap">{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/wwes-bella-twins-get-total-divas-spinoff-series-video/|title=WWE's Bella Twins Get 'Total Divas' Spinoff Series (Video)|first=Ge|last=Linda|publisher=THE WRAP|date=April 18, 2016}}</ref> In April 2016, it was announced that ''[[Total Bellas]]'', a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of ''Total Divas'' starring the twins, would begin airing in fall 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/totaldivas/article/total-bellas-coming-e-new-total-divas-cast-announced|title='Total Bellas' coming to E!, new 'Total Divas' cast announced|website=[[WWE]].com|date=April 16, 2016|access-date=April 2, 2016}}</ref>
Nikki and Brie co-starred in the 2014 independent film ''[[Confessions of a Womanizer]]'' and provided voices for the 2015 movie ''[[The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!]]''.<ref name="Confessionsofficial">{{cite web|url=http://nicoleandbrianna.com/tag/confessions-of-a-womanizer/|title=Confessions of a Womanizer|access-date=December 10, 2013|publisher=NicoleandBrianna.com (official website)}}</ref><ref name="Flintstones">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/11/11/21259756.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131113091958/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/11/11/21259756.html|url-status=
Nikki appeared at the [[Miss USA 2013]] pageant as one of the celebrity judges.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nikki Bella to be celebrity judge for Miss USA pageant|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/nikki-bella-miss-usa-26122042|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=June 11, 2013|archive-date=June 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613011122/http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/nikki-bella-miss-usa-26122042|url-status=dead}}</ref> They appeared at the [[2014 MTV Europe Music Awards]], where they presented the award for Best Female.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/80968|title=Biffy Clyro and Slash honour Ozzy Osbourne and One Direction win big at MTV EMAs 2014 – full report|date=November 10, 2014|last=Nicholson|first=Barry|access-date=November 12, 2014|publisher=[[NME
The Bella Twins have appeared in twelve WWE [[video game]]s, making their in-game debut at ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010]]'' and appearing in ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011]]'', ''[[WWE '12]]'' ([[Downloadable content|DLC]]), ''[[WWE '13]]'', ''[[WWE 2K14]]'' (DLC),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-new-downloadable-content-available-now-26166357|title='WWE 2K14': New Downloadable Content available now!|date=December 3, 2013|last=WWE.com|author=<!--Not stated-->|access-date=October 30, 2015|publisher=[[WWE]].com}}</ref> ''[[WWE 2K15]]'', ''[[WWE 2K16]]'', ''[[WWE 2K17]]'', ''[[WWE 2K18]]'', ''[[WWE 2K19]]'', ''[[WWE 2K20]]'', ''[[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]'' and ''[[WWE 2K23]]''. Animated versions of the Bella Twins were included in [[WWE Network]]'s series ''[[Camp WWE]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/more-sports/wwe-stars-reimagined-as-cartoons-in-new-seth-green-project/news-story/4360d56423a99832601d356cc651b316|title=WWE stars like you've never seen them|date=April 26, 2016|website=NewsComAu}}</ref>
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On January 28, 2019, Nikki and Brie launched Nicole + Brizee, a body and beauty line.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Nikki-Brie-Bella-Beauty-Line-45724614/amp|title=The Bella Twins Are Throwing Down With Their New Bodycare Line|publisher=[[PopSugar]]|last=Siegel|first=Sarah|date=January 29, 2019|access-date=January 29, 2019}}</ref> On March 27, 2019, Nikki and Brie launched their own podcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/BellaTwins/status/1110003096271216640|title=Bella Twins Twitter|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref>
In March 2020, Nikki and Brie released their memoir ''Incomparable''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/amp/news/1148028/nikki-brie-bella-s-book-incomparable-past-rape-experiences-tough-childhoods-more-revelations|title= Nikki & Brie Bella's Book Incomparable: Past Rape Experiences, Tough Childhoods & More Revelations|date= May 5, 2020|publisher=[[E!]]|accessdate=November 21, 2021}}</ref>
In 2021, Nikki and Brie launched another wine label called Bonita Bonita Wine.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bonitabonitawine.com/|title=Bonita Bonita Wine|accessdate=November 21, 2021}}</ref>
In 2021, Nikki and Brie launched their own baby gear collection in partnership with Colugo. Nikki and Brie also announced that they joined Colugo as investors and creative advisors.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.eonline.com/amp/news/1275550/brie-and-nikki-bella-launch-their-first-baby-gear-collection|title= Brie and Nikki Bella Launch Their First Baby Gear Collection|date= June 2, 2021|publisher=[[E!]]|accessdate=November 21, 2021}}</ref>
===Personal life===
On May 9, 2017, Brie gave birth to her first child, a daughter, Birdie Joe Danielson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/brie-bella-daniel-bryan-welcome-daughter-birdie-joe/|title = Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan Welcome Daughter Birdie Joe}}</ref> In January 2020, the twins announced they were both pregnant, with due dates a week and a half apart.<ref>{{Cite
==Bibliography==
*''Incomparable'' (2020) {{ISBN|9781501191916}}
==Filmography==
[[File:Nikki and Brie Bella.jpg|thumb|right|The Bella Twins in 2009]]
=== Film ===
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** [[2016 Teen Choice Awards#Sports|Choice Female Athlete]] (2016)<ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of "Teen Choice 2016" announced|url=http://www.teenchoice.com/article/winners-of-%22teen-choice-2016%22-announced|work=[[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]]|date=August 7, 2016|access-date=July 31, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
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** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Feud of the Year|Worst Feud of the Year]] (2014) <small>Brie vs. Nikki</small><ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2015|title=Jan. 26, 2015 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2014 awards issue w/ results & Dave's commentary, Conor McGregor, and much more|journal=[[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|page=32|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/40865-jan-26-2015-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2014-awards-issue-w-results-a-daves-commentary-conor-mcgregor-and-much-more|access-date=February 8, 2015|archive-date=February 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215081415/http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/40865-jan-26-2015-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2014-awards-issue-w-results-a-daves-commentary-conor-mcgregor-and-much-more|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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* {{Cite podcast|title=The Nikki and Brie Show|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nikki-brie-show/id1451565442}}
* {{wwe superstars|brie-bella|Brie Bella}}
* {{wwe superstars|nikki-bella|Nikki Bella}}
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