It’s official – WWE Superstar Nikki Bella has joined the cast of ABC’s hit show Dancing With The Stars. Nikki’s professional dance partner is Artem Chigvintsev.
Season 25 premieres Monday, September 18th and will air head-to-head each week with WWE RAW.
The other celebrities Nikki will be competing with include NFL star Terrell Owens, Barbara Corcoran of “Shark Tank,” actor Frankie Muniz, and married entertainment personalities Nick and Vanessa Lachey.
Nikki Bela is the third WWE Superstar to compete on the show, following Stacy Keibler (Season 2 in 2006) and Chris Jericho (Season 12 in 2011).
During a recent interview with The Mirror, Nikki Bella spoke about John Cena’s promo segment with Roman Reigns on last week’s RAW. Nikki said she loved the segment and gets chills just thinking about it. She also heaped praise on fiancé John Cena, claiming he is the best talker in WWE history and nobody even comes close to him.
“I think John is absolutely the best talent there has ever been on the mic. I don’t think anyone comes close to him. He just brings this reality to it every time he is on the mic and you are just like ‘how am I going to hang in here with him?’ He is so quick. I think that is what has made him an amazing actor, especially with comedy, his improv is unreal. He knows how to interact with a live crowd and however a live crowd is feeling, he knows how to turn a crowd. To me, I just watch him and I am in awe. I think it’s time for him and Roman to be in that ring and to say what they have said, I loved it. ”
She admitted that she might be biased in her assessment that John Cena is the best talker in WWE history, but says it hurts to hear when people are critical of his work because he gives so much to the business.
“Sometimes it’s hard for me because as his fiancé, it’s hard for me not to get upset when I hear stuff about John. I see John all the time behind the scenes and I know his love for wrestling, I know his love for the fans and his love for the talent. After every match someone has, they all go up to John. He is one of the most respected men in WWE and all he ever wants to do is make new talent, talent that isn’t or hasn’t been given the opportunity, he wants to give them the opportunity, he wants to help make everyone. So when I hear certain things about him, whether it’s online or it’s someone in an interview, it’s hard not to get upset because it couldn’t be further from the truth.”
Nikki Bella added that she’s never met anybody in her 10 years with WWE that loves the company as much as Cena does. He says “yes” to everything, whether it’s working on Thanksgiving or traveling to grant a “wish” for a Make-A-Wish child. The talent knows Cena’s dedication and even if they criticize him, “they know how much John helps everyone.”
Nikki Bella spoke to TV Insiderrecently to promote the season 2 premiere of Total Bellas this Wednesday. Here are some highlights from the interview:
What is coming in the second season of Total Bellas:
“There is even footage off cell phones this season, because you are going to get so much up-close and personal with my engagement, Brie in labor. That is nuts. I think there are a lot of situations that happen in Total Bellas this season that everyone relates to, like my brother and his wife separating for a bit and the reasons why.
I think a lot of people are going to sit on the couch, and whether they are with their girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, friend—everyone has got something to relate to here. My mom has this insane breakdown, which I’m like, did we give her too much wine? It got so intense. It was the first time I ever saw my mom like that. It was really strange for me, and I think you can see it. It’s just crazy-real this season. There are a lot of relatable stories going on.”
Carmella, Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax joining the cast of Total Divas:
“I definitely had a lot of input being an executive producer, and those three girls I got to spend a lot of time with, especially with Alexa Bliss and Carmella on SmackDown Live. Being around them and seeing how they are and seeing their presence in the ring, I thought that these girls are money. I knew we had to get them in here. I have also hung out with Nia a lot, and she is amazing. One, she is hilarious. Also, her strength and what she represents is amazing. And you are going to see that a lot on Season 7 of Total Divas. They are just amazing women.”
Planning her wedding with John Cena around his busy schedule:
“It’s tough. We have not planned a lot, but at least we know our date. I also have my dress. Those two important things. I’m not taking that ring off. This is staying on forever.”
You can check out the entire interview byclicking here.
WWE Superstar and Total Bellas reality TV star Nikki Bella recently spoke with Inside The Ropes for a quick video interview during SummerSlam weekend in New York last month.
During the discussion, Nikki spoke about recovering from her neck surgery and plans to return to the ring in 2018 – with sister Brie at her side.
“[I’m] definitely coming back,” she said. “I want to come back when I have my sister by my side. It’s been over two years since the Bella Twins have been in the ring together, so I definitely want to make a comeback with Brie. I’m obviously still waiting for my neck to heal, so I’m hoping 2018 is gonna be the time when we come back. I hope before then, but I don’t know if that can happen. That’s the thing about bones, it’s like ‘c’mon!’”
Due to her neck injury, Nikki’s surgeon told her she should never work a full-time schedule again. “Unfortunately because of my neck, my surgeon… he doesn’t even want me to come back and ever be in the ring again, but, he definitely said you can’t ever be in the ring full-time again.”
Nikki returned to action at last summer and worked a full-time schedule through WrestleMania, but she got injured again and accepts the fact that she’s at the tail end of her wrestling career.
“We kind of saw that when I came back last Summerslam when I went to full-time through Wrestlemania; I ended up getting injured. It’s very tough on my body working a full-time schedule unfortunately.”
According to a report by People, Nikki Bella has been cast in the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.
A source tells People that Nikki and Drew Scott of the HGTV series Property Brothers have both signed onto compete on the upcoming season of ABC’s long-running reality dance competition series.
Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars premieres opposite Raw on Monday, Sept. 18.
Nikki would be the third wrestler to compete on Dancing with the Stars, following Stacy Keibler and Chris Jericho.
In early 2006, Keibler, competed in the second season of the show, alongside her dance partner, Tony Dovolani. Keibler was eliminated in the final episode, coming in third to NFL legend Jerry Rice, who placed second in the final round of the competition, and singer Drew Lachey, the winner of the season. Two of the judges, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman, felt Keibler should have at least placed second. Oddsmakers had also considered her the favorite to win the competition.
Jericho competed on season 12 in spring 2011, alongside Cheryl Burke. He was the fifth contestant eliminated on the show.
On this past Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown, John Cena referred to Baron Corbin as a “dumpster fire”. A fan in the audience had a sign that simply read “Baron Corbin is a dumpster fire” and Cena pointed it out. The entire crowd then began chanting “dumpster fire” at Corbin while he was on the entrance ramp. Cena continued to mock Corbin by posting the following photo on Instagram earlier today:
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SmackDown General Manager made Cena versus Corbin at WWE SummerSlam official. Cena challenged Corbin to a match on Tuesday night’s SmackDown but Corbin refused. Bryan then emerged from backstage and noted that Corbin clearly wasn’t dressed to wrestle that night and made the match for SummerSlam on August 20th.
Nikki Bella blasts Baron Corbin on Twitter
Corbin posted on Twitter that John Cena insulting him on SmackDown made Cena no better than the trolls on social media. Nikki Bella responded and it led to the following exchange:
And I can't wait to sit front row and see him slap that mouth right off your face!👋🏽👌🏽No one gives & inspires as much as that man does. N
Kevin Owens took to Twitter today to state that he signed with WWE three years ago today and that it has worked out pretty great for everyone. Owens will face AJ Styles at WWE SummerSlam on August 20th. SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon will be the special referee for that match.
The first episode of Smacking Talk was posted tonight after SmackDown went off the air. Renee Young and SmackDown GM Daniel Bryan welcomed Chad Gable as their first guest. Renee Young was about to ask Gable about his former tag partner Jason Jordan being revealed as Kurt Angle’s son, but Gable didn’t want to talk about that.
Daniel Bryan revealed that he went and got an official paternity test to determine whether Chad Gable was his son or not. Bryan pulled an envelope out of his back pocket and Gable and Bryan opened it together. Gable then revealed a note that was written in marker that read “I am your father hooray!!!”. Bryan asked Gabel for a hug but Gable refused and stated that Daniel Bryan is only five years older than him.
Bryan said that he was a virile child and once again tried to say that Gable was his son. Bryan leaned in for another hug but Gable shoved him and stated that Smacking Talk has a long way to go. Daniel Bryan then broke down in tears and said that he has so much work to do as a new father. Smacking Talk concluded with Daniel Bryan holding back tears for several seconds as he and Renee awkwardly started at the camera. You can check it out in the video below.
The Bella Twins uploaded a video to their YouTube channel of them watching WWE Battleground this past Sunday. Nikki celebrated John Cena’s victory over Rusev by dancing around. During the video, Brie Bella mentions that there are rumors floating around that Nikki might be at WWE SummerSlam on August 20th. Nikki doesn’t deny the rumors and hints at a surprise at SummerSlam.
Nikki Bella released a new video on The Bella Twins YouTube channel teasing an appearance in the Women’s Money in the Bank match tonight. She made the following comments in the video:
“First ever girl’s match, which, I mean, maybe I’ll fly straight in and, you know, be the sixth member. Who knows? No, but I really, really, really wish that I could be in Money in the Bank, but, goodness, it makes me so proud of the women in WWE. Every week, every month every year, we just keep breaking more and more barriers and making history and just proving who the women really are at WWE.”
Do you think there is a chance that Nikki will appear in the match tonight? Let us know in the comments
Former WWE Diva Cameron was recently a guest on “The Tomorrow Show with Keven Undergaro” to talk about her time in WWE, who she bumped heads with during her time in the company, and why she didn’t like John Cena’s proposal to Nikki Bella at WrestleMania 33. Here are the highlights:
Bumping heads with Brodus Clay:
“You know it’s funny, like I said we’re, when you get to know these people it’s, it’s like a brother and sisterhood. Brodus and I bumped heads so many times…yeah it’s, it’s so crazy. Um, you know, I’m very outspoken and I say what I want and to some people I don’t, I don’t think people like the truth and so sometimes people really taken back by that.
“You know, Naomi is very chill and kind of go with the flow and just sometimes we would you know, Nao–would be chilling and I be like ‘no like we need to do this’ or ‘I don’t want to eat here tonight‘ and it’s just like we’ve always had that love, hate relationship. But at the end of the day he has a sp–you know a special place in my heart, I just spoke to him maybe three months ago and I check on him.”
Not liking John Cena’s proposal to Nikki Bella being at WrestleMania 33:
“I wish it wasn’t done at Mania…I feel like everyone knew it was gonna happen. You know, I feel like I’m a person that it’s like, I wanna be surprised, not be like, oh, you know what, I knew that; but I’m very happy for her, because I know that girl has been wanting, you know, him to marry her for, for some time. So it’s like, you know what, I wish them, I wish them the best, especially because, you know, he said he was never going to get married and never wanna have kids, and she, she stuck around so, you know, hopefully everything goes well and it seems like they’re happy…
“I feel like because it makes it so much of a cliche that people were, like, especially with the storyline with Maurice and Miz bash, and it’s like, you know there’s going to be a payoff. So you know at WrestleMania that it’s gonna happen. And so especially for, you know, the IWC community and like, the W–, you know that they know that that’s going to happen so I wish there was, like a, a spin, or at least maybe if they lost the match and then got the, I don’t know, somewhere that wasn’t, like, the biggest stage. But, I mean, on the flip side, that’s dope, because that’s the biggest; it’s like, you know, that’s the Super Bowl for wrestling.”
During the WWE’s recent European Tour, WWE Superstars The Miz and Maryse did some promotional work for the company in France. The Miz was asked a variety of pro wrestling topics and you can check out the best highlights here:
Why he holds the Intercontinental Championship so close to his heart:
“As a kid, growing up, my heroes all had the Intercontinental Championship. Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Mr. Perfect, Ric Rude, all of them. And they were the people I looked up to and wanted to be like. So coming to WWE, the one championship I wanted was the Intercontinental Championship. Not only that, I wanted to make it as prestigious as it was when I was a kid, but I also wanted my name to be synonymous with the Intercontinental Championship. That’s exactly what I’m doing and why I have such a pride for that title.”
If he can say one good thing about John Cena and Nikkie Bella:
“One good thing about Nikki Bella and one good thing about John Cena? They’re both gone from the WWE right now. There’s your good thing for both of them. Oh, you’re a big John Cena fan? Are you gonna cry because he’s not gonna be at the show today? What are you five?”
What goals he has left to accomplish in wrestling:
“I have so much more to do. Even though I’ve accomplished so much in WWE as well as having a franchise in The Marine, it’s still not enough for me. I always want more. I think that’s the drive we both (he and Maryse) have. Right? With all you’ve (Maryse) accomplished don’t you want more? It’s always what’s next. It never stops.”
WrestleMania 33 saw John Cena get down on one knee and propose to longtime girlfriend Nikki Bella. Now that they’re engaged, the wedding planning is underway. During a recent Facebook Live interview with Redbook Magazine, Nikki revealed, “I don’t know a wedding date yet. I don’t want it to be quick.”
The Total Divas star noted she wants the wedding to be around a time when neither of them are busy, which sounds like a difficult scenario based on their schedules. Whenever the wedding does go down, it sounds like they plan to share the imitate ceremony with the world:
“There’s a few that I’m looking at, but I’m not going to say which days, yet” Nikki said. “More than likely, you’re gonna see it on TV. I’ll give you that hint.”
Since wrestling weddings that occur on WWE television rarely go off without a hitch, it’s more likely that footage will air on a future season of Total Divas or Total Bellas.
Here’s the full Nikki Bella Facebook Live interview with Redbook Magazine. Aside from the wedding talk, Nikki also discusses some fitness tips and her favorite career memories.
– Sheamus noted on Twitter that today marks 10 years since his WWE tryout.
– On last week’s episode of Total Divas, Nikki Bella said she thinks Brie “feels lost” since leaving WWE and had a rough time after leaving the company last year. Nikki said,
“Brie retired from WWE because she can’t be a mom and wrestle at the same time. Giving that up and not automatically getting pregnant, I feel like she’s just in this in-between stage. And I think she feels lost and it kind of makes me feel bad for her.”
Brie and husband Daniel Bryan are expecting a baby girl in about a month. Previously on the show, Brie revealed the child will be named Birdy Joe Danielson.
“Joe, her middle name, is after my grandfather – his name was Joseph, and he meant the world to me,” Brie said. “Birdy is because my husband and his whole family are B’s. And he married me, a B too, so his one request was that our kids have B names. I didn’t realise how hard it was to find girl B names, but we both came across Birdy and knew that was it!”
– Big E recently announced on Twitter that he is available to officiate weddings in the Los Angeles are later this month. He made sure to clarify he is not joking around.
I may be officiating weddings in LA April 20-22. Hit me if you're weird. MarriedbyBigE@gmail.com. I'm actually not joking. For once.
Big E spoke to WWE.com about the decision to start officiating weddings and revealed it came about because he had some free time on his hands and he ‘really doesn’t do well’ with idle time. “I think I was talking about it in the locker room,” Big E said. “I actually have to give all credit to Enzo Amore. He came up with this idea. As soon as I heard it, I thought ‘This is kind of ridiculous, but kind of phenomenal, as well.’ So, I gave it some thought, ran it by a couple of my friends, got their feedback. I couldn’t really think of a reason not to do it and got even more excited about the prospect.”
As for what couples can expected from a Big E wedding, Big E knows people will probably expect to see him ‘in character’ like they see on WWE television. “I’m not going to approach it as a normal minister would,” he said. “My job is an entertainer, so my thought is people want to see me entertain. That’s something we can talk about, of course. If you have a grandmother at your wedding who is uncomfortable with me shaking my hips, that’s something that I can tone down. It’s a case-by-case basis. I’m sure people who would try to employ my services would want something fun, but we’ll talk about it.”
Nikki Bella recently appeared on Fox Sports’ Wrestling Compadres podcast. Here are some highlights of what she said about:
The Miz, Maryse and Tyler Breeze parodying her on Smackdown:
“I mean, I’m not going to lie. I laughed. You know what I realized, too? I’m very easy to impersonate. From the look, to the personality, I’m like, wow.
“When I walk in the halls, I’m just like, ‘Oh, there’s me, and then there’s me.’ And then Tyler Breeze’s body’s actually real hot and tight, so he would turn a corner and I would be just like, ‘Oh [expletive], Brie?! And I have so much respect for him. One, he’s an incredible wrestler. Him and Fandango, they’re so fun. I want them to have so much more, but what they do with what they get, I think is incredible. And then Tyler, just how, dressing like me and everything he did, you know, I got to spear him, and give him my finisher.”
WWE hiding her relationship with John Cena on WWE TV until recently:
“They wouldn’t allow it for so many years. We were told, ‘Not on WWE.’ They could see it on ‘Total Divas,’ ‘Total Bellas,’ but not on WWE.”
“What they realized is that when John was in relationships on-screen, it didn’t do as well when he was just himself. So the fan base didn’t take him in like how that was.
“So after the last on-screen, they were like, no girls with this guy. And I think with a lot of those guys — like, I don’t think you’ll ever see a girl with Roman (Reigns). There’s just certain people that it’s just, not that it takes away the ‘Superman’ feel of them, but a little bit.”
You can check out the entire interview by clicking here and listen to the podcast on iTunes.
Nikki Bella was recently interviewed by TMZ Sports and revealed that she didn’t believe that Cena would propose to her at Wrestlemania 33. Bella also stated that she will not be having children because Cena does not want them.
Kevin Nash appeared on the Comedy Central series Detroiters last night. Nash played Big Hank Cramblin, an advertising executive who was recently released from an insane asylum. Detroiters airs Tuesday nights on Comedy Central.
If this photo has you curious. Check out the @Detroiters on Comedy Central @ 10 :30 tonight. Guy in the middle looks familiar pic.twitter.com/15UqHt9Ce2
Nikki Bella effectively confirmed that she’s taking time off from WWE, telling her fans, “This isn’t goodbye, just need time to heal.”
During WrestleMania weekend, Nikki did a few media interviews where she discussed experiencing neck issues (what she called a ‘slight herniation’) after undergoing major surgery last year.
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On Tuesday night, Nikki posted the following photo, playing off The Undertker’s retirement Sunday night at WrestleMania where he left his gear in the ring. Nikki will be taking time off to heal, but vows to return and activate Brie Mode ‘when the day is right.’
As noted earlier, her fiancé John Cena is also taking time off to film the movie The Pact.
This isn't goodbye, just need time to heal. When the day is right I will be back and hopefully then…. BRIE MODE will be ACTIVATED!… pic.twitter.com/3OB6QjUnvU
John Cena and Nikki Bella were engaged to be married in the middle of the ring at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando.
Following their win over Maryse and The Miz, Cena took the mic and dropped to one knee and asked Nikki to marry him. No word yet on when the wedding will take place.
Cena told Nikki that said that before she went in for her neck surgery several months ago, he wanted to ask her one question that she would give him a truthful answer to. His question, which she barely remembered because she was medicated and about to go under the knife, was whether or not she’d marry him one day. She said yes. Cena said now was the time to make it official and got down on one knee to ask for her hand in marriage. He took out a massive engagement ring and Nikki said yes. They celebrated together and at ringside with their families.
Nikki Bella has confirmed that she will be taking time off from WWE after Sunday’s WrestleMania 33 pay-per-view.
During a media interview on Saturday morning, Nikki revealed that she has a slight herniation in her neck and will be taking time to recover. For the past several weeks it’s been rumored that she will be working a very limited schedule in the future due to her ongoing neck issues.
Nikki Bella will team with longtime boyfriend John Cena against The Miz and Mayrse in one of the most anticipated matches on the card. Cena will also be on Hiatus after WrestleMania to film another movie (The Pact).
Here’s the footage of Nikki talking about her upcoming WWE hiatus:
Nikki confirmed that after WM her and Cena r taking a WWE break (he has to film The Pact & she has to heal) pic.twitter.com/1fPJSBlnNS
Complex Sports is reporting that Paul Heyman’s agency, Looking4Larry, has signed a deal with independent record label Reviver Entertainment Group. Reviver Entertainment Group is headed by second generation music impresario David Ross. Heyman and his Looking4Larry partners will produce and direct music videos for Reviver artists. They will also handle introducing them to the public and promoting them.
On The Bella Twins YouTube channel, a video was uploaded of John Cena and Nikki Bella sharing a moment backstage during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Cena and Bella will face The Miz & Maryse tomorrow night at Wrestlemania 33.
Yesterday on NBC’s Today show, John Cena found himself on the hot seat as the hosts asked him questions regarding his relationship with Nikki Bella. In particular, the talk show hosts questioned whether Cena might propose to Nikki at WrestleMania on Sunday.
Cena appeared on the program wearing his most Vince McMahon-inspired suit.
John Cena and Nikki Bella Relationship
John Cena and Nikki Bella have been together since 2012. That was also the year Cena divorced his first wife. Cena had been married to Elizabeth Huberdeau for a period of 3 years beginning in 2009.
While Cena has always said to be lukewarm to the idea of getting married again, the recent inclusion of Nikki Bella into his on-screen storylines indicates a possible change.
Cena and Nikki are scheduled to face the Miz and Maryse on Sunday in a mixed-gender tag match.
Former WWE Superstar Jack Swagger has made his first tweet since he was granted release from the company. A fan sent him a tribute video and Swagger thanked the fan and stated that his “reign has just begun”.
John Cena Interrupts Awkward Moment Between Nikki Bella & Tyler Breeze
Last night on Smackdown, John Cena had a match against Fandango. Tyler Breeze accompanied Fandango to the ring and was dressed as Nikki Bella. Cena and Bella wound up being up both Breeze and Fandango. Nikki Bella thought she was looking into a mirror when she bumped into Tyler Breeze backstage. John Cena then appeared and thought Breeze was Nikki Bella and walked away with him.
– As seen above, John Cena and Nikki Bella have launched a new “Our Home” series on The Bella Twins YouTube channel. The happy couple will be taking fans inside their home each week.
– This week’s WWE RAW ranked #3 behind the Voice and Love & Hip-Hop in Nielsen’s social media ratings. Last week RAW had the #2 spot and counted 124,000 Twitter interactions with 26,000 unique authors. This week that number was down to 97,000 interactions with only 21,000 unique authors. RAW’s Facebook numbers dropped as well with only 219,000 interactions with 145,000 unique authors compared to last week’s 258,000 interactions with 166,000 unique authors.
– “The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania” from WWE Studios has just been released on Digital HD. The film features Vince McMahon, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, the Big Show, and many more will be available via home video on March 14th. Watch the trailer below:
John Cena and Nikki Bella will team together next week on Smackdown Live. The real life couple will be taking on the team of James Ellsworth and Carmella.
The Bellas personal life has crossed over to on-screen storylines before. In one rather forgettable moment, AJ Lee famously said on Raw that the Bellas prove “talent isn’t sexually transmitted” referring to their relationships with Daniel Bryan (Brie) and John Cena (Nikki).
The match on Smackdown next week looks to be a tune-up for Cena and Nikki ahead of their expected showdown with The Miz and Maryse at WrestleMania.
John Cena and girlfriend Nikki Bella are set to team up for the first time ever on next week’s WWE SmackDown in a match against James Ellsworth and Carmella. The match was made on tonight’s show after a backstage segment.
Cena and Nikki are expected to face The Miz and Maryse at WrestleMania 33. WWE has been planting the seeds for that match since Elimination Chamber but furthered the feud on SmackDown tonight as Maryse slapped Cena during a MizTV segment, bringing out Nikki. Miz and Maryse escaped during that segment but Nikki sent a warning to Maryse.
– Naomi announced on tonight’s SmackDown that she suffered an injury during her SmackDown Women’s Championship win over Alexa Bliss at Sunday’s Elimination Chamber PPV. Naomi did not give many details on the injury but she indicated that it is minor. She didn’t realize she suffered an injury until returning to her hotel room later that night.
Bliss and Naomi did an angle tonight that set up a potential rematch for next Tuesday night, depending on Naomi’s status. We will keep you updated on Naomi’s status when WWE announces any details.
– Coming off their Double Countout at Elimination Chamber on Sunday, Natalya and Nikki Bella will look to finish their feud on next Tuesday’s SmackDown from Ontario, CA. SmackDown GM Daniel Bryan announced tonight that Nikki vs. Natalya will take place next week in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
WWE announced the following on the match:
After months of verbal assaults, blindside attacks and raucous brawls, Nikki Bella and Natalya will finally settle the score when they face off in a Falls Count Anywhere Match next week on SmackDown LIVE.
The match announcement was spurred on by SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan after the two Superstars got into another scrap, this time in Bryan’s office. Realizing that this issue could not continue much longer without some serious and dangerous repercussions, Bryan scheduled for the two to compete in a Falls Count Anywhere Match next week on Team Blue.
Who will come out the winner in one of WWE’s most unpredictable contests? Find out next week on SmackDown LIVE!
A rumor going around this week is that WWE Champion John Cena will be teaming with girlfriend Nikki Bella at WrestleMania 33 against The Miz and Maryse. Earlier this week, Dave Meltzer reported that he heard about Cena’s WrestleMania match and implied that fans wouldn’t be excited about it. Cena working an inter-gender tag match with his girlfriend does fit that description.
Cena defends the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber later this month against AJ Styles, Bray Wyatt, The Miz, Baron Corbin and Dean Ambrose. After Randy Orton’s Royal Rumble win, it seems to be a foregone conclusion that it won’t be WWE Champion John Cena vs. Orton at WrestleMania. Orton is rumored to be working against Bray Wyatt at Mania, so Cena’s record-tying title reign may be a short one.
It’s also worth noting that in the fallout of Seth Rollins’ knee injury, there has been renewed talk of John Cena feuding with Samoa Joe. Prior to Joe’s surprise debut on RAW, WWE had given serious consideration to Joe working on the SmackDown brand.
Discussion: What do you think of John Cena teaming with Nikki Bella at WrestleMania?
