The Bella Twins born in Scottsdale, AZ
The Bellas are born sixteen minutes apart in Scottsdale, Arizona. The girls develop an interest in soccer and play in peewee leagues throughout school. Their mother ensures they are separated into different school classes to nurture their independence from one another.
Layla vs Bella – Divas title
Layla reveals herself as Bella’s surprise opponent and defeats her in singles competition at Extreme Rules to become the WWE Divas Champion. Layla picks up the pinfall victory after hitting a LayOut neckbreaker on Bella at two minutes and twenty-five seconds.
Ice Bucket Challenge: Nikki Bella
Bella accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and nominates John Cena, Brie Bella and Joel Mchale.
Paige vs Nikki Bella vs A.J. Lee- Diva’s Championship
After slamming Bella to the floor, Lee applies Black Widow submission hold on Paige to claim a submission victory and recapture the WWE Diva’s Championship at Night of Champions.
Bella vs Bella announcement
WWE announces Bella vs Bella match for the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. An added stipulation is that the loser of the match must become the winner’s personal assistant. Nikki comments:
I’m going to do more than prove who the better Bella is. Because the loser in our match? Is going to be the winner’s bitch for the next month. Oh, and Brie? For future reference – I prefer my lattes with almond milk.
Lee vs Bella – Divas title
Nikki Bella defeats Lee in singles competition at Survivor Series to become the WWE Divas Champion. Bella picks up the pinfall victory after Lee is surprised with a kiss from the ring apron by Brie Bella at thirty-five seconds.
E! Online interview
Bella talks to E! Online about winning the WWE Divas Championship at Survivor Series.
I think everyone’s in shock. They were waiting outside when I came out and gave me hugs and kisses, and Nattie wrote me a nice, super long text. They’ve all been waiting for a change and they’ve seen how hard I’ve been working and I think they are very happy for me; they felt it was very deserving.
Lee vs Bella – Divas title
Bella defeats Lee in singles competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to retain the Divas Championship. Bella picks up the victory after spraying Lee in the eyes with a spray bottle hidden in her knee pad at seven minutes and thirty-five seconds.
Returns from injury
Lee returns to action on Monday Night Raw after being sidelined with a neck injury to assist former rival Paige, who is being attacked by the Bella Twins.