History of Nikki Bella in Timeline
"Nikki Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella in WWE, is an American TV personality and retired professional wrestler. Famous for being one half of The Bella Twins with her twin sister, Brie, she entertained audiences from 2007 to 2022. Currently, she hosts the game show 'Barmageddon'.
November 21, 1983: Birth of Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace
On November 21, 1983, Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, who would later be known as Nikki Bella, was born in San Diego, California.
2002: High School Graduation
Nikki Bella graduated from Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2002.
2006: Early Appearances and WWE Diva Search
In 2006, Nikki Bella appeared on the Fox reality show "Meet My Folks" and participated in the WWE Diva Search with her sister Brie.
September 15, 2007: In-Ring Debut
The Bella Twins made their in-ring debut on September 15, 2007, at a Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) house show.
October 2007: Rivalry with Nattie Neidhart and Krissy Vaine
Nikki Bella, along with Brie, engaged in a rivalry with Nattie Neidhart and Krissy Vaine in FCW throughout October 2007.
December 2007: Managing Derrick Linkin
Nikki Bella took on the role of manager for Derrick Linkin in December 2007 during her time in FCW.
2007: Signing with WWE
Nikki Bella signed with WWE in 2007 and began her journey in professional wrestling.
January 2008: End of Derrick Linkin Storyline
The storyline involving Nikki Bella managing Derrick Linkin was cut short in January 2008 when Linkin was released.
April 2008: Continuing Feud and New Rival
Nikki Bella's feud continued with Milena Roucka stepping in after Nattie Neidhart moved up to WWE's main roster in April 2008.
August 29, 2008: Brie Bella's Debut and Introduction of Nikki Bella
Brie Bella made her debut on SmackDown, defeating Victoria, on August 29, 2008. This led to the introduction of Nikki Bella, and The Bella Twins were formed.
2008: Debut for SmackDown
In 2008, Nikki Bella made her debut for WWE's SmackDown brand.
February 2009: Relationship with The Colóns and Rivalry
The Bella Twins developed an on-screen relationship with The Colóns in February 2009, leading to a rivalry involving John Morrison and The Miz.
April 15, 2009: Drafted to Raw
The Bella Twins were drafted to the Raw brand as part of the 2009 supplemental draft on April 15, 2009.
June 29, 2009: Traded to ECW
Nikki Bella and Brie Bella were traded to the ECW brand on June 29, 2009.
January 4, 2010: WWE Divas Championship Tournament
On January 4, 2010 Brie Bella entered the tournament for the vacant WWE Divas Championship. She competed against Maryse in the first round but lost when Nikki Bella was pinned.
June 2010: Feud with Jillian Hall
In June 2010, The Bella Twins began their feud with Jillian Hall. Brie defeated Hall after switching places with Nikki.
2010: Video Game Debut
Nikki Bella made her debut in the WWE video game franchise in 2010.
January 2011: The Bellas Turn Heel
The Bella Twins turned heel for the first time in January 2011 after discovering Daniel Bryan kissing Gail Kim. They attacked Kim backstage and continued to target her at the Royal Rumble and on Raw.
2011: Featured in "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011"
In 2011, Nikki Bella was included in the video game "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011."
March 2012: Growing Friction
The Bella Twins experienced renewed friction in March 2012 after both lost to AJ Lee in singles matches. They disagreed on who to root for in the WrestleMania XXVIII 12-man tag team match, further driving a wedge between them.
May 1, 2012: Independent Wrestling Debut
The Bella Twins made their independent wrestling debut on May 1, 2012, in Newburgh, New York at a Northeast Wrestling show.
October 2012: Appearance on MTV's "Ridiculousness"
Nikki and Brie Bella appeared on the MTV show "Ridiculousness" in October 2012.
2012: Relationship with John Cena Begins
Nikki Bella began a relationship with John Cena in 2012.
March 11, 2013: Return to WWE
The Bella Twins made their return to WWE on March 11, 2013, during a backstage segment on Raw with Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow).
July 2013: Debut of "Total Divas"
The reality television show "Total Divas", featuring Nikki and Brie Bella as part of the main cast, premiered in July 2013, showcasing the lives of female WWE performers.
April 6, 2014: WrestleMania XXX
Nikki Bella competed in the 14-Diva "Vickie Guerrero Invitational match" at WrestleMania XXX for the Divas Championship, which was ultimately won by AJ Lee.
May 2014: Previous Marriage Revelation
During an episode of "Total Divas" in May 2014, Nikki Bella revealed that she had been married to her high school sweetheart at the age of 20. The marriage lasted for three years before being annulled.
2014: Guest Appearance on "Psych" and Role in "Confessions of a Womanizer"
In 2014, The Bella Twins guest-starred in an episode of the TV series "Psych" and appeared in the independent film "Confessions of a Womanizer".
2014: Appearance in Trey Songz Music Video
In 2014, The Bella Twins made an appearance in the music video for "Na Na" by Trey Songz.
February 22, 2015: Nikki's Successful Title Defense
On February 22, 2015, at Fastlane Nikki Bella successfully defended her Divas Championship title against Paige.
November 2015: Ranked No. 1 in PWI Female 50
Nikki Bella achieved the No. 1 ranking in Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Female 50 in November 2015.
December 2015: Named Diva of the Year by Rolling Stone
Nikki Bella was recognized as Diva of the Year by Rolling Stone in December 2015.
2015: Voice Roles in "The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!"
Nikki and Brie Bella lent their voices to the animated film "The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!" in 2015.
April 3, 2016: WrestleMania 32 Appearance
Nikki Bella made a cameo appearance at WrestleMania 32 on April 3, 2016, joining her sister Brie in celebration after Brie's win in a 10-Diva tag team match.
August 21, 2016: Surprise Return at SummerSlam
Nikki Bella made a surprise return at SummerSlam on August 21, 2016. As a villain, she replaced Eva Marie, teaming up with Natalya and Alexa Bliss to defeat Becky Lynch, Naomi, and Carmella. Bella pinned Carmella for the win, sparking a feud between them.
October 5, 2016: Premiere of "Total Bellas"
Nikki and Brie Bella's spinoff reality show, "Total Bellas", focusing on their lives, premiered on E! on October 5, 2016.
November 21, 2016: Launch of "The Bella Twins" YouTube Channel
On November 21, 2016, Nikki and Brie Bella launched their joint YouTube channel, "The Bella Twins", featuring content on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and daily vlogs.
2016: Teen Choice Award Winner
Nikki Bella, along with her sister Brie, won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Female Athlete in 2016.
March 2, 2017: Appearance in Lilly Singh's YouTube Video
Nikki and Brie Bella appeared in a YouTube video by Lilly Singh titled "When Someone Tries to Steal Your BFF" on March 2, 2017.
April 2, 2017: Engagement to John Cena
Nikki Bella got engaged to John Cena on April 2, 2017. The proposal occurred after their mixed tag-team match at WrestleMania 33.
August 21, 2017: Launch of Belle Radici Wine Label
Nikki and Brie Bella entered the world of winemaking by launching their own wine label, Belle Radici, in collaboration with Hill Family Estates and Gauge Branding, on August 21, 2017.
September 6, 2017: Participation in "Dancing with the Stars"
Nikki Bella joined the cast of the 25th season of "Dancing with the Stars" on September 6, 2017, partnered with professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev.
October 30, 2017: Elimination from "Dancing with the Stars"
Nikki Bella's journey on "Dancing with the Stars" came to an end on October 30, 2017, when she was eliminated from the competition.
November 1, 2017: Launch of Birdiebee Lifestyle Brand
On November 1, 2017, Nikki and Brie Bella launched Birdiebee, a brand offering intimates, activewear, and loungewear, with a focus on empowering and educating women.
2017: Feud with Natalya and Elimination Chamber Match
In 2017, Nikki Bella was involved in a heated rivalry with Natalya, culminating in a match at the Elimination Chamber event on February 12th. The match ended in a double count-out.
January 22, 2018: Appearance at 25th Anniversary of Raw
The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie, made a special appearance at the 25th Anniversary of Raw on January 22, 2018.
April 2, 2018: YouTube Gold Creator Award
The Bella Twins received the YouTube Gold Creator Award on April 2, 2018, in recognition of surpassing 1 million subscribers on their channel.
April 15, 2018: Engagement Called Off
On April 15, 2018, Nikki Bella and John Cena decided to end their engagement.
May 5, 2018: Wedding Cancellation
Nikki Bella and John Cena's wedding, which was scheduled for May 5, 2018, was canceled.
May 23, 2018: Appearance on "American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja"
Nikki Bella tested her athletic abilities on May 23, 2018, by participating in the celebrity edition of "American Ninja Warrior: Ninja vs. Ninja".
January 2019: Relationship with Artem Chigvintsev Begins
In January 2019, Nikki Bella began dating Artem Chigvintsev, who was her partner on season 25 of "Dancing with the Stars."
January 28, 2019: Launch of Nicole + Brizee Beauty Line
Expanding their entrepreneurial ventures, Nikki and Brie Bella launched Nicole + Brizee, a body and beauty line, on January 28, 2019.
March 27, 2019: Launch of "The Bellas Podcast"
Nikki and Brie Bella entered the world of podcasting on March 27, 2019, with the debut of their show, "The Bellas Podcast", on the Endeavour Audio network.
June 20, 2019: Retirement Due to Cyst
On June 20, 2019, Nikki Bella's in-ring career came to an end after a cyst was discovered on her brain.
January 3, 2020: Engagement to Artem Chigvintsev
Nikki Bella got engaged to Artem Chigvintsev, her dance partner from "Dancing with the Stars," on January 3, 2020.
January 29, 2020: Pregnancy Announcement
On January 29, 2020, Nikki Bella announced that she was expecting her first child, while her twin sister, Brie, also shared news of her second pregnancy.
February 21, 2020: WWE Hall of Fame Induction
On February 21, 2020, it was announced that Nikki and Brie Bella would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
March 2020: Release of Memoir "Incomparable"
In March 2020, Nikki and Brie Bella released their memoir, "Incomparable", which achieved New York Times Best Seller status.
June 11, 2020: Baby's Sex Reveal
During the season five finale of "Total Bellas" on June 11, 2020, Nikki Bella shared that she was expecting a baby boy.
July 31, 2020: Birth of Her Son
Nikki Bella gave birth to her son on July 31, 2020.
April 11, 2021: WrestleMania 37 Return and Face Turn
Nikki and Brie Bella made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 37 on April 11, 2021, attacking Bayley and turning face once again.
2021: Relaunch of "The Bellas Podcast" with Stitcher
In 2021, "The Bellas Podcast" was relaunched after being acquired by Stitcher, a subsidiary of Sirius XM.
2021: Launch of Bonita Bonita Wine and Baby Gear Collection
In 2021, Nikki and Brie Bella introduced their second wine label, Bonita Bonita Wine, and partnered with Colugo to launch a baby gear collection. They also became investors and creative advisors for Colugo.
2021: WWE Hall of Fame Induction
Nikki Bella and Brie Bella were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021 as The Bella Twins.
January 7, 2022: Royal Rumble Participation Announcement
After receiving medical clearance, Nikki Bella was announced as a participant in the Women's Royal Rumble match on January 7, 2022.
February 21, 2022: Premiere of "America's Got Talent: Extreme"
Nikki Bella joined Simon Cowell and Travis Pastrana as a judge on the reality competition show "America's Got Talent: Extreme", which premiered on February 21, 2022.
March 14, 2022: Conclusion of "America's Got Talent: Extreme"
The first season of "America's Got Talent: Extreme", featuring Nikki Bella as a judge, concluded on March 14, 2022.
August 26, 2022: Marriage to Artem Chigvintsev
Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev were married on August 26, 2022.
October 19, 2022: Announcement as Host of "Barmageddon"
On October 19, 2022, Blake Shelton revealed that Nikki Bella would be the host of his new bar-themed game show, "Barmageddon", alongside co-host Carson Daly.
2022: End of Tenure with WWE
Nikki Bella's time with WWE came to an end in 2022.
March 2, 2023: Renewal of "Barmageddon" for a Second Season
The game show "Barmageddon", hosted by Nikki Bella, was renewed for a second season on March 2, 2023.
March 14, 2023: Departure from WWE and Name Change
Nikki and Brie Bella announced on March 14, 2023, that they had parted ways with WWE and would no longer be using "The Bella Twins" moniker, reverting to their maiden name, Garcia.
2023: Retirement of "Bella" Surname
Nikki and Brie announced their retirement of the "Bella" surname in 2023, returning to their legal last name, Garcia, and becoming The Garcia Twins.
June 5, 2024: Joined the cast of "The Traitors"
On June 5, 2024, Nikki Bella was revealed as one of the contestants set to appear on the third season of Peacock's reality competition series, "The Traitors." The season will feature other prominent figures from various reality shows like "Survivor," "Big Brother," and "RuPaul's Drag Race."
