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What's the story?
Nikki Bella recently announced that she is retiring from WWE, in order to devote more time to her other businesses.
Brie Bella had already announced that she's retiring from active competition, on this season of Total Bellas.
In case you didn't know. . .
On the March 10th episode of Total Bellas, Brie announced to her parents that she was retiring from WWE. Brie is married to the current WWE Champion Daniel Bryan, who is regularly featured on the reality show.
Nikki Bella had her last match on the first ever All Women's PPV, Evolution. The event saw Bella take on Ronda Rousey in the main event, with Rousey winning the match and keeping her title.
The heart of the matter
Nikki Bella announced her retirement in front of her family on the Season Finale of Total Bellas.
I really am ready to hang up the jersey, like I can say it fully.
Bella proceeded to make a toast, adding that she's looking forward to the new chapter in her life.
Here's to the closing of one chapter and the next one opening.
The Finale came to a conclusion with Nikki Bella sharing her thoughts on the decision.
Being on the European tour, I have had a lot of time to think, just how my body feels, being away from my companies, how time-consuming this is. It's making me realize I'm ready to fold the jersey and put it away, I'm ready to put the kicks aside, and I'm ready to take Nikki Bella into a different direction.
What's next?
The Bella Twins are all set to start their own podcast, called "The Bellas Podcast", with the first episode being up this Wednesday.
What are your thoughts on The Bella Twins retiring from the ring? Sound off!
