Nikki Bella Reflects on Her Feud with AJ Lee Amidst Current WWE Rivalries

In a recent podcast, Nikki Bella reflected on her past rivalry with AJ Lee, drawing comparisons to the current feud between Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton. Bella discussed the impact of personal exchanges in wrestling storylines and how they engage fans. She also expressed her frustration with fans who hold onto scripted comments for too long. This insight into her experiences sheds light on the dynamics of WWE rivalries and the importance of personal storytelling in professional wrestling.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 2, 2025, 19:04 IST

Nikki Bella Discusses WWE Rivalries

Nikki Bella, a prominent figure in WWE, has expressed her understanding of the ongoing feud between Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 41. Initially, both wrestlers struggled to engage the audience, but their promos intensified just weeks before the event when they deviated from the script during a segment on WWE SmackDown.

During this confrontation, Flair ridiculed Stratton, prompting Stratton to retaliate with personal jabs about Flair's past marriages. Flair then countered by bringing up Stratton's boyfriend, Ludwig Kaiser. Reflecting on this rivalry, Nikki Bella drew parallels to her own contentious relationship with AJ Lee back in 2014.

Nikki Bella Remembers Her Feud with AJ Lee

Looking back on her memorable feud from a decade ago, Nikki Bella acknowledged that both she and AJ Lee exchanged many unscripted remarks during live broadcasts. These intense exchanges captivated the audience and contributed to a prolonged and impactful storyline. Bella believes that personal elements in storylines can enhance viewer investment.

“I’m not going to lie, AJ Lee and I did that quite a bit. We said stuff to each other on the mic that neither of us saw coming,” Nikki Bella shared on The Nikki & Brie Show podcast.

“And so I felt though it made things very personal, but it kept us in a story longer because it made people more invested and she and I never took it personal. I mean, would we both probably be bothered backstage? 100%. But we actually kept it very professional.”

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Nikki Bella also expressed her frustration with fans who cling to personal comments made during storylines, suggesting that they often overvalue these scripted exchanges and hold onto them for years without reason.

The rivalry between Nikki Bella and AJ Lee began with the launch of the Total Divas reality series in 2013, primarily focusing on The Bella Twins. At that time, AJ was the reigning Divas Champion. A year later, Nikki Bella captured the title from AJ, eventually surpassing her record for the longest reign.