In the current landscape of WWE, there are few stars who have such mainstream appeal as the Bella Twins. Debuting way back in 2008, the twins were a crucial part of the women’s roster. But it wasn’t until the Divas Championship era that they got the most spotlight. When Nikki Bella won the title, WWE went full ahead with her push as a reality TV series around them and other stars created titled Total Divas.
After a while, the twins left that show and had their own show, Total Bellas. This show not only became a treasure trove for WWE fans but also had massive mainstream fans. Because of it, many people got into watching wrestling as well. But now The Bellas have changed their popular name and it led to some fan backlash.
The Bella Twins take their leave from WWE
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After being in the company for over 15 years, the Bella Twins have finally announced their exit from WWE. While they haven’t been wrestling in the ring, they have been making WWE money through a lot of shows.
The Bellas had to change the name because the intellectual property is owned by WWE. So after separating from them, the twins can’t continue going by the same name. The reason for the name change could be the recent video that the twins posted bashing the company for the lack of women’s representation at RAW XXX. Or, it could be that they want to cut off WWE from taking the cut from their reality TV shows.
Nikki & Brie Bella leaving WWE, starting new chapter as The Garcia Twins
"When our contract came up with WWE — mutually we all knew, we just needed to head into this new chapter," https://t.co/w9eWOx6vGX
— Denise 'Hollywood' Salcedo (@_denisesalcedo) March 14, 2023
The one thing that’s drastically changed is that they aren’t going to go by the Bella name. Instead, they have decided that they are going to go as the Garcia Twins. This will affect their careers heavily because they even have the mainstream reach but as the Bella Twins.
They also announced that they have plans for the future and there are a lot of speculations. Some think that the two are going straight to AEW, helping their friend Saraya, formerly Paige, who defended them earlier. While others think that they are finally going to restart Total Bellas, but change the name.
Fans are not going easy on the WWE Hall of Famers after their exit
With their disassociation with WWE confirmed, the fans are making their feeling about the Bella Twins known. From seeing the response they have gotten from the audience, it’s fair to say that fans are not going easy.
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Fans didn’t want the Bellas in WWE in the first place.
Good riddance
— El Jefe (@jvanvranken33) March 15, 2023
Most people forgot the situation of the Bellas in the first place,
They ain't retired..?
— Max B. (@Max_Geographe) March 14, 2023
Who cares they are not that good.
— Chris (@gonsalvesmnm) March 14, 2023
they can go pic.twitter.com/OHtrHbFlXw
— Sdot580 (@Sdot5801) March 14, 2023
Some fans think this is a smart move.
Also known as we're tired of WWE taking a cut. Smart move.
— Cory Bradley (@CoryLBradley1) March 15, 2023
After working under the Bellas title for 15 years, it’ll be difficult to refer to them in other ways.
It's going to be hard to not say bellas anymore
— Jeff ponis (@JeffPonis) March 14, 2023
Honestly I thought they were gone already. I wish them the best.
— ResidentEvilFAN! 🎮 (@Railz1986) March 14, 2023
Fans have already figured out the next chapter in the Twins’ lives.
They’re starting a podcast and they’re gonna spill all the tea https://t.co/HvexKztqBB
— brittafilter 🚰 (@brittanyisemo) March 14, 2023
A fan had harsh words to the Bellas about their career.
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Good for them. Let them fly on their own for once. Those two did nothing to move womens wrestling forward. They capitalized on a hashtag and took credit for the work real performers did https://t.co/2fXhs8RbqP
— Lord Rupert Everton (@COOlGUyAl) March 14, 2023
With these many comments about their career, one thing is certain: the Bellas made a big impact on the wrestling business. But some of its positive and the others are negative. Only the future will tell us what fans think of the next move that the Bellas end up taking.
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