Becky Lynch Takes Jibe at Nikki Bella for Split with John Cena
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WWE superstar Becky Lynch recently sparked controversy with her mocking reference to Nikki Bella’s past relationship with John Cena during a WWE Monday Night Raw segment. The segment primarily aimed to set up an upcoming match between Lynch and Bella for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
Bella and Cena’s high-profile engagement ended in April 2018, just a month before their scheduled wedding, creating significant media buzz at the time. Lynch, a seven-time WWE women’s world champion, seized the opportunity to make a snarky comment about Bella’s former relationship with Cena during the on-air exchange.
The in-ring promo between Lynch and WWE Hall of Famer Bella quickly turned personal as they traded verbal jabs. Lynch cleverly weaved in a reference to Cena, implying Bella’s inability to see him anymore. The mention of Cena, 48, in relation to their past engagement added an unexpected twist to the rivalry brewing between the two wrestling icons.
The banter escalated when Bella responded to Lynch’s taunts by mentioning Lynch’s real-life husband, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. This led to a fiery exchange where both wrestlers defended their legacies and personal lives, adding layers of drama to their impending championship showdown.
The verbal sparring culminated in Lynch slyly referencing Cena’s well-known catchphrase, “You can’t see me,” to further needle Bella during the tense moment. The scripted exchange between the two wrestlers captivated the audience, with chants of “holy s—!” echoing through the arena as the drama unfolded.
Despite the tension and personal jabs, Bella acknowledged Lynch’s stature as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time in the WWE ring. This acknowledgement was coupled with a challenge from Bella to Lynch for a championship match, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense showdown at WWE’s upcoming premium live event, “Clash in Paris,” scheduled for August 31.
As the segment concluded, Lynch delivered a sucker punch to Bella before swiftly exiting the ring, solidifying her role as the antagonistic force in their unfolding storyline. The on-screen drama between Lynch and Bella not only entertained fans but also reignited interest in their professional rivalry, heightening anticipation for their upcoming clash in the ring.
The publicised breakup between Bella and Cena in 2018 remains a point of interest for wrestling fans, given the couple’s high-profile engagement and subsequent split. Cena’s proposal to Bella, following a momentous win at WrestleMania 33 in April 2017, marked the beginning of a closely watched relationship that played out both in the WWE storylines and on reality television.
With Bella’s subsequent marriage to Artem Chigvintsev and divorce, as well as Cena’s marriage to Shay Shariatzadeh in 2020, both wrestlers have moved on to new chapters in their personal lives. However, the echoes of their past engagement continue to reverberate, making Lynch’s reference during the Monday Night Raw segment all the more resonant.
In the world of professional wrestling, where drama and theatrics reign supreme, Lynch and Bella’s on-screen confrontation serves as a reminder of the captivating storylines and intense rivalries that keep fans hooked. As the countdown to their championship match intensifies, wrestling enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the electrifying showdown between these two formidable opponents.