Nikki Bella Implements 'No Prom Pose' Rule Following Controversial Fan Photo

Nikki Bella's Return to WWE and Viral Moment

Nikki Bella has made her return to WWE during the summer of 2025, particularly for the all-female Evolution premium live event. Her appearances have continued as she has been seen on Monday Night Raw and participating in various media events organized by WWE.

During the WWE SummerSlam 2025 weekend, Nikki Bella gained significant attention for a photo taken with a fan that went viral. The image, which featured a pose commonly referred to as the 'prom pose,' sparked discussions due to its suggestive nature.

On the podcast, Nikki & Brie Show, Brie Bella addressed the viral photo, prompting Nikki to respond humorously about the online backlash, stating, 'Where it looks like I’m getting pounded from behind? Is that even appropriate to say?'

The fan in question, Brian Lema, was noted by Brie for the surprising nature of the pose, expressing her shock at the interaction.

Nikki Bella's Response to the Controversy

"Well, I do feel like from now on, there’s going to have to be a no prom pose rule."

Nikki Bella stated that she consented to the pose and did not find it inappropriate, but acknowledged that such poses would be prohibited in future fan interactions. pic.twitter.com/dxOc3PPl3g

— THE PG ERA (@thepgeraa) August 13, 2025

Nikki Bella elaborated that Lema had simply requested a prom-style pose, which she had done before without any issues. She emphasized that at the time, she felt nothing inappropriate about the interaction, stating, 'I’ve done it a bunch of times. You guys, I didn’t feel anything. It never felt inappropriate.'

Despite her sister's concerns about the pose, Nikki explained that the fan's positioning and her loose clothing may have contributed to the misleading appearance of the photo. She reassured that there was no disrespect intended during the interaction.

Nikki concluded by stating that if she had felt uncomfortable, she would have addressed it immediately. She described Lema as a kind individual with a heartfelt story, affirming that this would be her last prom pose photo, declaring, 'There’s going to have to be a no prom pose rule.'