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Nikki Bella

Nikki Bella is the ring name of Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, an American retired professional wrestler, television personality, and model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nikki Bella is the ring name of Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, an American retired professional wrestler, television personality, and model. She is best known for performing in WWE as one-half of The Bella Twins with her identical twin sister, Brie Bella, and for winning the WWE Divas Championship twice. Bella has also appeared in reality television and other media outside wrestling.

Early life and background

Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace was born in San Diego, California, and was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She originally planned to play professional soccer before a leg injury ended that path.

WWE career

Bella signed with WWE in 2007 and debuted on the main roster in 2008. Along with Brie Bella, she became part of The Bella Twins and later established herself as a singles competitor.

Championships and recognition

Bella won the WWE Divas Championship twice. Her second reign lasted 301 days and became the longest in the title’s history.

Media work and public profile

Beyond wrestling, Bella became known through reality television and other entertainment appearances. She has been associated with programs such as Total Divas and Total Bellas.

Key facts

  • Performed in WWE under the name Nikki Bella, usually alongside her twin sister Brie as The Bella Twins.
  • Won the WWE Divas Championship twice, with her second reign lasting 301 days and setting a title record.
  • Made her WWE main roster debut in 2008 after joining WWE in 2007.
  • Appeared on reality television, including Total Divas and Total Bellas.
  • Was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of The Bella Twins in 2020.
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Canadian context

Nikki Bella has a Canadian connection through her former ring name and public identity as Nikki Bella in WWE, which has a large Canadian fan base and frequent events in Canada. Her work in reality television and wrestling is also familiar to Canadian English-speaking audiences through North American pop culture.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikki Bella?
Nikki Bella is the ring name of Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, an American retired professional wrestler and television personality best known for WWE and The Bella Twins.
What titles did Nikki Bella win in WWE?
She won the WWE Divas Championship twice.
How long was Nikki Bella’s longest Divas Championship reign?
Her second reign lasted 301 days, which was the longest in the title’s history.
Who is Nikki Bella’s twin sister?
Her twin sister is Brie Bella, and together they formed The Bella Twins.
When did Nikki Bella debut in WWE?
She joined WWE in 2007 and made her main roster debut in 2008.
Is Nikki Bella in the WWE Hall of Fame?
Yes. She was inducted in 2020 as part of The Bella Twins.

References

  1. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/nikki-bella
    Supports: Ring name, hometown, height, signature move, career highlights, Hall of Fame induction, and biography details.
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/the-bella-twins
    Supports: Bella Twins team history, championship history, and Hall of Fame induction.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17165922/wwe-profile-page-nikki-bella
    Supports: Birth date, debut, Divas Championship wins, record reign, and media appearances.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3042731/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, WWE signing, main roster debut, and title record.
  5. People — https://people.com/tag/nikki-bella/
    Supports: Public biography, reality television work, and personal life details.