We recently reported on “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey allegedly joining the cast of ‘Total Divas.’ Now, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet, it appears that Nikki and Brie Bella won’t be returning for the next season of ‘Total Divas’ as well.

Stepping away from the show that helped to popularize them to a wider audience, the Bella Twins are actively choosing to instead focus on their spin-off series, ‘Total Bellas.’

The Total Divas cast, as it stands now, includes Carmella, Natalya, Nia Jax, Naomi, and the recently announced Sonya Deville.

From that lineup, it can be assumed that Paige won’t be returning when cameras start rolling for the new season. She is currently promoting her new biopic, ‘Fighting With My Family.’

Sonya Steps In

Sonya Deville stepped in to replace Lana. It was revealed that Lana and Rusev would be removed from the show for being “strongly disliked by the demographic.”

When asked about joining the cast, she responded:

“I have been through things and I am the person I am for a lot of reasons and I love sharing those stories for the fans because it’s relatable. And on that topic, I’ll be on Season 9 of Total Divas, which is something I am super excited about.”

For what it’s worth, Pro Wrestling Sheet stated that Nikki Bella will continue on as an Executive Producer.

Total Bellas Viewership Hits Another Record Low

The viewership numbers for the current season of Total Bellas continue to take a hit. The reality show did 396,000 viewers on Sunday night that was aired by the E! Network for the fourth episode.

As a result, It marked a new viewership low for the series. This comes after the third episode, which pulled in 454,000, did the previous low of the series. Here are the viewership numbers from the fourth season:

• Episode 1: 505,000
• Episode 2: 460,000
• Episode 3: 454,000
• Episode 4: 396,000

It should be noted that Nikki Bella and Brie Bella also serve as Executive Producers of E!’s Total Bellas. This season marked the first one to not have John Cena featured due to his split from Nikki as they dated for several years.

Also, Maya Laurinaitis joined the cast for the new season. For those who may not know, Maya is the daughter of John Laurinaitis, who is married to The Bella Twins’ mother.

EC3 On RAW Loss

EC3, who is still trying to find his way while on the main roster since being called up earlier this year from NXT, has reacted to suffering a singles loss to former WWE Champion Dean Ambrose in a contest that took place on Monday’s RAW in Grand Rapids, MI.

He posted his reaction on his official Twitter account:

Roll up victories are a fluke.#raw

— ecIII (@therealec3) February 12, 2019

You can’t see John Cena on the new season of Total Bellas.

WWE and the E! Network have announced Total Bellas is returning in January. Season 4 premieres on Sunday, January 13th at 9pm ET. For the first time since the show’s inception, John Cena will not be a regular cast member. In fact, one of the main storyline arcs of the upcoming season will be Nikki Bella’s return to the dating scene for the first time in nearly a decade. Sister Brie will play “matchmaker” for Nikki by setting her up with new potential love interests.

Other storylines advertised for the new season:

– The Bella Twins return to the ring with renewed focus and fervor to begin the road to WWE’s first-ever all women’s pay-per-view event, WWE Evolution.

– Brie and Bryan discuss expanding their family, but with both of them back to in-ring competition and away from Birdie, they must decide if now is the right time to add another baby into the mix.

– Nikki, seeking a change, spontaneously decides she wants to move to Los Angeles, but these plans are put on hold when WWE asks Brie and Nikki to compete at Evolution. Nikki decides to plant her roots in San Diego where she can train with Brie for WWE’s historic event.

– Brie and Bryan talk about trying for baby number two, but Brie has reservations she isn’t sharing with her husband.

Check out the Total Bellas Season 4 trailer:

New footage from Total Bellas of the breakup between John Cena and Nikki Bella has surfaced online.

The couple announced their separation just last month after dating since 2012 and being engaged for a year. Cena and Bella teamed up together for the first time back at WrestleMania 33 in 2017 where they defeated The Miz and Maryse.

After the match, Cena proposed to Bella. It’s been reported that they were scheduled to get married on May 5, 2018, before separating.

The third season of Total Bellas is slated to premiere on May 20, 2018, on the E! Network and as a way to promote the upcoming season, a new promo has been released online that breaking up at the :22 mark of this video below.

In a press release that was put out to the public prior to the split, the television network was hyping that the season would see Cena and Bella go through the ups and downs as they plan their wedding and face the challenges that go into preparing for the big day.

Do you plan on watching the new season? Sound off in the comment section below.

Several RAW Stars Face Travel Issues

It seems that several of Monday Night RAW’s stars have faced issues getting to tonight’s show in Montreal. After arriving back from Saudi Arabia a few stars flew to New York to get in some brief family time before heading off to Montreal.

Their connecting flights were cancelled, however, and they were forced to rent cars and drive several hours into Canada instead. Here are a few Tweets from those Superstars:

https://twitter.com/MojoRawleyWWE/status/990398235566100485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fnodq.com%2Fnews%2F527101267.shtml

https://twitter.com/RealMikeBennett/status/990681900007219201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fnodq.com%2Fnews%2F527101267.shtml

Our 6 hour road trip is almost over @AlexaBliss_WWE …. when a flight gets canceled, you roll with the punches! Nothing’s gonna stop us from making it to Canada for #Raw tomorrow! ?
I ?? Montréal #HartCountry

— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 29, 2018

https://twitter.com/neon_skylex/status/990736843590135810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fnodq.com%2Fnews%2F527101267.shtml

Changes Made To Upcoming Total Bellas Season

It seems that the real-life break up of WWE Superstars John Cena and Nikki Bella has had some lasting affects on the upcoming season of Total Bellas on E!. Scenes from the upcoming season reportedly had to be re-filmed after the break-up.

The season was originally planned to be focused on John and Nikki’s wedding being planned, however, now it will focus more on their separation. The season premieres on May 20th.

Brie Bella recently did an interview with Sports Illustrated to discuss the upcoming season. Here’s what she had to say:

“So many people have so many questions where John and Nicole are at, and why everything happened, and I think this season will answer a lot of those questions. I give them a lot of credit for opening up their lives. We all told ourselves we had to be an open book.

“If you’re going to do reality, you need to do the good and the bad. I think that’s why so many people love Nicole and me. We’re real and honest. There are some really intimate conversations between Nicole and John. I think my sister is just like, ‘Other women go through this,’ and she wants them to feel like they’re not alone.”

– WWE has announced that this weekend’s NXT live events in Florida have been postponed due to Hurricane Irma.

“NXT Live Events on Friday, Sept. 8, in Daytona Beach; Saturday, Sept. 9, in Crystal River; Thursday, Sept. 14, in Lakeland; and Friday, Sept. 15, in Dade City, have been postponed.

The Sept. 15 Live Event in Dade City has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5, and tickets that have been previously purchased for the show will be honored that night.”

– The Season Two premiere of WWE’s Total Bellas on E! drew 681,000 viewers and was the 29th most watch show on cable in the 18-49 demographic. This is an increase from the Season One finale, which drew 663,000 viewers back in November 106. Season One, which had six episodes, averaged 640,000 viewers per episode.

Carmella, Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss are now confirmed for the cast of season 7 of Total Divas. Total Bellas season 2 will premiere on September 6th at 9pm EST. Below is the new trailer for Total Bellas and a statement released by WWE:

E! sets Total Bellas Season 2 premiere date, names cast for Total Divas Season 7

E! Entertainment gives viewers an up-close and personal look at the lives of The Bella Twins when Total Bellas returns for an emotionally-charged new season Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Eight, one-hour episodes will once again give viewers an exclusive look inside their lives, including their evolving professional careers, romances and family lives as Nikki Bella and John Cena temporarily relocate to Phoenix to help Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan through their first pregnancy.

Season 2 of Total Bellas kicks off with Nikki and Cena’s in-ring return to WWE, while Brie and Bryan are in need of extra support as they enter the final weeks leading up to the arrival of baby Birdie. This season also follows Nikki on her road to WrestleMania as she prepares for her dream Tag Team Match alongside Cena, all while balancing twin sister duties and being there for Brie as she prepares to become a mother. With Bryan back on the road as WWE’s General Manager of SmackDown LIVE and Cena’s career in Hollywood rising, The Bellas’ bond, though put to the test, grows stronger than ever. The sisters go head-to-head with an exhilarating pregnancy and an emotional road to a long-awaited proposal as they step into the next chapter of their ever-changing lives.

Later this fall, The Bellas will return to the fan-favorite E! series Total Divas, which premieres its seventh season. Following the explosive Season 6 finale, the new season introduces fans to Carmella, Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss, and rounds out the cast with Natalya, Maryse, Lana and Naomi. Total Divas gives viewers a beyond-the-ropes look at how these strong, influential women juggle life on the road with their personal and romantic lives.

Total Bellas and Total Divas are produced by WWE and Bunim/Murray Productions. Gil Goldschein, Jeff Jenkins and Russell Jay are Executive Producers for Bunim/Murray Productions. Kevin Dunn is Executive Producer for WWE. Nikki Bella and Brie Bella serve as Executive Producers for Total Bellas, and Nikki Bella also serves as a Co-Executive Producer for Total Divas.

Total Bellas returns Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT only on E!.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z_vLabdBqU

On Tuesday, to celebrate WWE’s official Bella Twins YouTube channel quickly reaching the 100,000 subscriber milestone, a glowing Brie Bella (well, Brianna Danielson, since we’re talking about the real person) posted a the above new video. Wearing a kimono, she thanks her fans before stripping to a bikini and revealing her newly minted baby bump, which had “THANK YOU” written on it for good measure.

Brianna and husband Bryan “Daniel Bryan” Danielson are expecting their baby some time in the spring. They announced the pregnancy on October 6th, so if you go with the logic that they waited three months (as many couples do), the baby is likely due around WrestleMania 33.

– WWE Hall of Famer Edge will be on ESPN Sportscenter with Jonathan Coachman for tonight’s Off The Top Rope segment. Speaking of Edge, he finally granted James Ellsworth a Five Second Pose on last night’s episode of Talking Smack.

– Some fans may have noticed a clip of Brock Lesnar and Hulk Hogan facing off (from 2002) was added to the SmackDown Live intro. WWE continues to phase Hogan back onto company programming, paving the way for an eventual return by the Hall of Famer.

– WWE announced on Wednesday that Total Bellas has been picked up for a second season. The show will premiere on the E! network some time in 2017. The second season’s eight 1-hour episodes will give viewers exclusive access as WWE Superstars Nikki Bella and John Cena temporarily relocate to Phoenix to help Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan through their first pregnancy.

“We are excited to build on the success of the first season of Total Bellas by inviting viewers back for a second round of family fun with the Bellas and their fellas,” said Jeff Olde, EVP, Programming and Development, E!. “Nikki, Brie, John and Daniel all exude copious amounts of wit, talent and strength, but it’s their openness to be completely real that has resonated with viewers and we are delighted to share an intimate look at two of WWE’s most prominent couples.”

The season finale of Total Bellas on E! drew 663,000 viewers and ranked #60 for the night on cable in the 18-40 demo.

This is up from last week’s show, which ranked #23 and had 536,000 viewers.

The series breakdown is as follows:

• Episode 1: 632K viewers
• Episode 2: 756K viewers
• Episode 3: 625K viewers
• Episode 4: 630K viewers
• Episode 5: 536K viewers
• Episode 6: 663K viewers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCBZJYWhOBQ

– Next Wednesday is the scheduled finale of Total Bellas on E. It’s interesting to note that the episode is being advertised as a “season finale” rather than a “series finale.” The longevity of the 6-episode miniseries was never clearly defined, and this could mean the show will return for a full run next season. Above is a preview for the finale episode.

– As seen below, Under Armour and The Rock have released a new line of gear for men and women:

OUR NEW ?? @UnderArmour #USDNA gear is here: https://t.co/vYtBQVKnbv  #UAFreedom #StandSaluteRespectProtect ?? pic.twitter.com/TLrp9uw3tc

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 4, 2016

– Chicago Cubs third basement Kris Bryant is wearing the custom WWE World Championship replica sent by Triple H at today’s Cubs MLB World Series victory celebration in Chicago. Below are a few photos:

Yep, that's a WWE championship belt on Kris Bryant. pic.twitter.com/88fLY9sveO

— ESPN (@espn) November 4, 2016

So smart for @WWE to continue sending champs in other sports their belts. Kris Bryant wearing Cubs one now pic.twitter.com/27t56gS1ZN

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 4, 2016

https://twitter.com/StanBielanski/status/794563548508733440

This week’s episode of Total Bellas on the E! Network took a hit, drawing 625,000 viewers. This is down from last week’s 756,000 viewers and the lowest audience of the season.

The third episode in the series ranked #28 for the night on cable in the 18-49 demo, down from last week’s #10 ranking.

Total Bellas Season 1 Viewership:

• Episode 1: 632,000
• Episode 2: 756,000
• Episode 3: 625,000

The series premiere of E!’s Total Bellas drew 632,000 viewers last night and ranked #19 for the night in cable in the 19-49 demo, and #42 in viewership.

In comparison, the Total Divas season five finale drew 625,000 viewers last April.

As seen above, the show follows The Bella Twins and their partners, John Cena and Daniel Bryan, and other members of their family.

The Bella Twins, John Cena and Daniel Bryan are in New York City this week doing the media rounds to promote the premiere of Total Bellas. During an interview with AOL’s BUILD series, Brie spoke about husband Daniel Bryan and her retirements from the ring.

“It was hard as a wife to see that, especially because I had two months left at WWE and I was trying so hard to enjoy the ending. It was hard for me because of what he was going through and I didn’t really want to retire. It’s kind of bittersweet for me because we want to be parents, and I can’t take back bumps and have a baby bump, unfortunately.”

Nikki commented on Bryan’s mentality during that challenging time, noting that she didn’t know the full extent of what Bryan was dealing with. She was focused on protecting her sister. Nikki felt like Bryan wasn’t supporting Brie in her last few months before Brie’s retirement and the two got in “a massive fight.”

“He [Bryan] cussed at me, and Bryan does not ever say a cuss word,” Nikki said. “But I drove him to get that angry.”

Total Bellas premieres next Wednesday, October 5th at 8pm on the E! Network.

– Tonight’s SmackDown Live is the “go home” show ahead of this Sunday’s WWE Backlash pay-per-view. SmackDown will feature AJ Styles confronting WWE Champion Dean Ambrose and the semi-finals of the ongoing tag team tournament. American Alpha faces The Usos and The Hype Bros face Heath Slater and Rhyno. The winners will square off at Backlash to crown the first SmackDown tag team champions.

Check back later tonight for our SmackDown Live Results & Discussion.

– Speaking of American Alpha, they’ll be Jonathan Coachman’s guests on ESPN SportsCenter on Wednesday night for this week’s Off The Top Rope segment.

– Check out the latest promo for Total Bellas, which premieres in October:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJDXJR96mDA

– Jinder Mahal thanked WWE for allowing him to return to Japan this past weekend to finish up some bookings that he agreed to before returning to the company after the WWE Draft. Mahal also met WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki while in Japan, seen below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ6lGe7hEWF/

Earlier this week, Nikki and Brie Bella attended NBCUniversal’s 2016 Upfronts in New York City and spoke to E! News’ Maria Menounos about their upcoming Total Bellas reality series.

Brie and husband Daniel Bryan moved in with Nikki and her boyfriend, John Cena, while filming the show. “I ended up realizing Bryan and I are messier, but it’s because we don’t feel the need to stress out to get everything straightened out right away,” Brie said. “All I’m saying is that there was one of us who had a mental breakdown during the time being there.”

“And there was a wedding and a pregnancy,” Nikki continues. “We have a very fertile home, I guess.”

Of course, this set off speculation – who’s pregnant? Well, it turns out that “Brother Bella” JJ Garcia and his wife Lola were expecting their first child, as seen in photos below.

https://twitter.com/the_jjgarcia/status/724710123017400325

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDtupXOPl-T/

Earlier this month on WWE filed for a new trademark – Total Bellas. The comes just days after WWE retired the Divas Championship, rebranded the women’s division and Brie Bella confirmed her retirement from active competition.

According to the US Patent & Trademark Office website, the primary purpose of the trademark is for, “Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing reality-based program and its participants; entertainment services, namely, an ongoing show about professional wrestlers and professional wrestling.”

Based on that description, it appears that WWE’s hit show Total Divas is being rebranded – or the Bella Twins are getting their own spinoff show.

There are also dozens of other uses for the trademark in the multiple filings, for everything from live wrestling shows to body lotion, cleaning agents, mouthwash, Christmas tree decorations and toy guitars.

You can search the USPTO database here: USPTO.gov.