17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet former WWE stars Brie and Nikki Garcia, aka The Bella Twins
Once known as The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie Garcia are using their legal names again as they build a new career. Photo: @nikkigarcia/Instagram Fame and celebrity
The Bella Twins dominated the WWE ring with their sexy outfits, famous booty shake and deceptive ploys on their opponents for nearly 16 years. In 2023, they ushered in a new era, not only leaving the lucrative WWE franchise but also ditching their famous moniker. Nikki and Brie Garcia. Photo: @brie/Instagram
Once known as The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie Garcia are using their legal names again as they build a new career. They are hosting TV shows, have their own podcast and are spending more time with their family. Their wrestling history isn't completely behind them: in early January 2025, a newly divorced Nikki attended the premiere of Netflix's wrestling show WWE Monday Night Raw , appearing on the red carpet that also hosted the likes of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson , John Cena and Tiffany Haddish.
From going back to their roots to how they're building their futures, here's what you need to know about Nikki and Brie. Nikki and Brie Garcia's WWE fame Nikki and Brie Garcia signed to WWE in 2007, performing under the name The Bella Twins. Photo: @nikkigarcia/Instagram
Brie and Nikki Garcia signed to professional wrestling organisation WWE in 2007, performing under the name The Bella Twins. In 2023, after almost 16 years, they announced they were retiring the name as they embarked on new career paths. The twins , who are WWE Hall of Famers , often switched places behind the referee's back to give the injured or more tired sister time to rest.
The sisters' fame in the ring brought them popularity in other arenas, with the pair landing their own reality shows, Total Divas and Total Bellas . Saying goodbye to the Bella Twins Brie and Nikki Garcia host their own podcast. Photo: @nikkigarcia/Instagram
