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Nikki Bella jabs back at fan with her own reference to ex John Cena

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What happened?

Nikki Bella responded to a fan on social media by making a reference to her ex, John Cena, continuing a storyline thread that revived mention of their past relationship. The exchange followed a September 4 SmackDown segment in which Paige brought up Bella’s failed engagement to Cena and insinuated that Bella advanced in WWE because of that relationship. Nikki later addressed the back-and-forth with Paige on The Nikki & Brie Show. WWE's official channels also highlighted the heated exchange between the women.

Key Takeaways

  • Nikki Bella replied to a fan on social media using a reference to John Cena.
  • The social-media reply came after Paige invoked Bella’s past engagement to Cena during a SmackDown segment.
  • Paige's comments included an insinuation about how Bella advanced in WWE; that claim is presented as part of the storyline.
  • Nikki discussed the promo battle with Paige on The Nikki & Brie Show.
  • WWE amplified the situation on its official social channels.

AI Timeline

Sept. 4, 2026

Paige brought up Nikki Bella's failed engagement to John Cena during a SmackDown segment and insinuated Bella benefited professionally from the relationship.

Sept. 5, 2026

WWE's official Twitter account highlighted the escalating exchange between Nikki Bella and Paige.

Weeks later

Nikki Bella responded to a fan on social media with her own reference to John Cena.

Around the same timeframe

Nikki addressed the promo battle with Paige on The Nikki & Brie Show.

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Sep 21, 6:05 PM

Nikki Bella jabs back at fan with her own reference to ex John Cena

Cageside Seats • WWE

Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images | Getty Images Nikki Bella’s high-profile relationship with John Cena may have ended long ago, but wrestling never forgets, and the former Divas Champion has recently signaled she’s okay with continuing to be linked to the retired legend. In fact, Nikki even threw out her own reference to Cena over the weekend when responding to a fan’s criticism on social media. Weeks before Bella’s response to the fan, Paige brought up the failed engagement between Nikki and Cena during a segment in the September 4th episode of SmackDown that was meant to further the feud between the two women stars. Paige even went so far as to insinuate Bella got her way to the top of WWE’s female division by sleeping with Cena. Oh wow things have gotten way out of hand between Nikki Bella and Paige. 😬 🍿 @NikkiAndBrie | @Saraya pic.twitter.com/0H7FfhuF0d — WWE (@WWE) September 5, 2026 On an episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki discussed the promo battle with Paige

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