During the August 4 episode of WWE RAW, Becky Lynch delivered a cutting insult aimed at Nikki Bella that referenced the highly publicized John Cena Nikki Bella breakup insult, leaving Nikki visibly unsettled. The confrontation took place at the Barclays Centre following SummerSlam 2025, where tensions between the two wrestlers escalated into a heated verbal exchange about past relationships and personal matters.
Savage Exchange Unfolds on RAW After SummerSlam Victory
Becky Lynch was riding high after her victory over Lyra Valkyria at SummerSlam when Nikki Bella challenged her on RAW, blaming Lynch for harming the women’s division. The verbal spat quickly grew tense as Nikki accused Lynch of being dishonest, comparing her to her husband Seth Rollins, in reference to a deception that ruined CM Punk’s moment. Lynch countered by proudly declaring their status as the
“greatest wrestling couple of all time.”
Taking the insult further, Lynch delivered a sharp jab toward Nikki Bella’s past relationship with John Cena, emphasizing the distance now between them. She said,
“Okay, do not talk about me and my hot husband. Me and my hot husband are the greatest wrestling couple of all time. But wait a minute. At one point, that would have been you and your… Wait, you can’t see him anymore.”
—Becky Lynch, WWE Superstar
The remark triggered a loud reaction from the crowd, who whistled and chanted “holy s**t,” while Nikki was left stunned and unable to retort immediately. She eventually responded by challenging Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, but Lynch responded with a surprise punch, laying the groundwork for their next rivalry.
The Backstory Behind Nikki Bella and John Cena’s Highly Publicized Breakup
John Cena and Nikki Bella’s relationship began in 2012 after Cena finalized his divorce from Elizabeth Huberdeau. The pair were close friends who soon became romantically involved, and their fans celebrated their engagement following a proposal at WrestleMania 33. Despite public admiration, their relationship ultimately fractured due to fundamental differences in their lifestyles and desires.
Nikki revealed during an episode of Total Divas that a key moment highlighting the strain came when she prepared dinner in John Cena’s kitchen, only to be met with frustration because he disliked her using his kitchen, calling it a “one-time surprise.” This incident underscored growing concerns for Nikki about their future together.
Further insight came during an interview on Maria Menounos’ Better Together podcast, where Nikki explained what led to the couple’s split. She described the relationship as strong but ultimately failing because they wanted different things out of life. Nikki said,
“Overall, we did have such an incredible relationship, it was just two people that wanted two different lives. We were trying so hard to make it one. Even in the end when he was willing to give me kids, I could just tell, it’s not what he wanted. And that’s really what pushed me in the end.”
—Nikki Bella, WWE Superstar
Their breakup became a significant topic among WWE fans, dominating conversation and drawing attention from other wrestlers, including Becky Lynch, who publicly referenced it in 2019 in a moment that spotlighted personal feelings and added tension to WWE storylines.
Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins: WWE’s Current Power Couple
Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins began their connection in 2013 as friends each dealing with difficult relationships. Their friendship evolved in 2018 after both ended previous engagements, and by 2019 they revealed their relationship publicly on social media. The couple welcomed their daughter, Roux, in 2020 and got married the following year, cementing their status as WWE’s prominent and respected power couple.
Aside from their personal bond, Lynch and Rollins have solidified their reputations as elite WWE competitors, both holding titles and serving as key figures in their divisions. Their recent performances at SummerSlam underscored their dominance—Rollins regained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk, while Lynch successfully defended her Intercontinental title with assistance from Bayley.
As Nikki Bella confronts Becky Lynch over the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, speculation grows about the outcome of their potential showdown at the upcoming Clash in Paris event. Fans are eager to see which of the two will emerge on top in what promises to be a high-stakes rivalry.
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