'Total Bellas': How Nikki Bella fought a serious neck injury, a very public heartbreak and more to become a strong female role model

Reality and WWE star, longest reigning Diva champion, businesswoman and actor, Nikki has overcome personal pain, a broken neck and countless losses to be the woman she is today
UPDATED DEC 21, 2018

Some stars shine bright without burning out - Nikki Bella is one of them. Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace is a reality and WWE star, longest reigning Diva champion, businesswoman and actor. She's had immense success with everything she's stepped foot in, especially WWE.  Her story is that of persistence and triumph and although you may just see her as a pretty face - she's much more than that. 

Before she became a WWE star, Nikki Bella lived a quiet life on her parent's farm in Scottsdale, Arizona. Although at the time she probably didn't think she would wrestle in her life, she and her twin Brianna, who is now known as Bri, were huge soccer fans. She played soccer all the way till college. Her sporty gear makes her stand out in the ring and every WWE show she's been a part of - clearly showing that she's never let go of her roots. She then dreamt of turning her love for athletics into performing on the WWE stage and, boy! are we glad. 

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