Nikki Bella Reveals Horrible Injury That Ended Her Football Career In 'Biography: WWE Legends'
Nikki Bella Reveals Horrible Injury That Ended Her Football Career In 'Biography: WWE Legends'
“Football was my life. For 11 years I played competitive ball and I loved what I did,” says Nikki Bella in this EXCLUSIVE preview of the The Bella Twins episode of Biography: WWE Legends.
Before becoming one of WWE's most recognizable figures, Nikki "dreamed of being on the women's World Cup team." Nikki had a long career in football at heart.
The Bella Twins in the WWE era. (A&E Network)
"I'm about to sign with Arizona State University, and I have all these other offers from all over the country", Nikki continues. “I'm going to get a spot on the Arizona Heatwave playing in the women's pro league. I'm making my way to see that dream of being on the World Cup team one day. That's how I see it, right?"
Unfortunately, a football career wasn't meant to be. During a match for third place with her high school team, Nikki collided with an opposing player. They hit "shin to shin" and Nikki's shin "breaks in half".
The injury ended his future with football. "The break was so bad it was like, 'Sorry, we don't know how you're going to heal,'" Nikki reveals. “Scholarships are not on the table. We couldn't afford college. Everything that I worked for for 11 years straight, that was going to get me out of Arizona, out of my house, was just gone. It was as if everything had collapsed."
Related link
Related: Pregnant Stars Wearing Swimsuits & Baby Bumps - See Photos of Emily Ratajkowski & More
This episode of Biography: WWE Legends, airing July 24, chronicles Brie and Nikki's journey from waitresses to WWE Superstars and icons of pop culture. Success in sports carried the Bellas through a tough childhood and helped them survive personal trauma. This competitive spirit led them to a breakthrough career in wrestling, winning the Divas Championship and satisfying their Bella Army with their hit reality shows. The twins continue to kick ass as mothers, entrepreneurs and as WWE Hall of Famers.
Nikki Bella in May 2022. (Rob Latour/Shutterstock)
Biography: WWE Legends Season 2 premiered on July 10. Legends also featured this season include The Undertaker, Goldberg, The Bella Twins, Lex Luger, Edge, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio and D-Generation X. Biography: WWE Legends airs Sundays at 8 p.m. h. ET/PT on the A&E network.
“Football was my life. For 11 years I played competitive ball and I loved what I did,” says Nikki Bella in this EXCLUSIVE preview of the The Bella Twins episode of Biography: WWE Legends.
Before becoming one of WWE's most recognizable figures, Nikki "dreamed of being on the women's World Cup team." Nikki had a long career in football at heart.
The Bella Twins in the WWE era. (A&E Network)
"I'm about to sign with Arizona State University, and I have all these other offers from all over the country", Nikki continues. “I'm going to get a spot on the Arizona Heatwave playing in the women's pro league. I'm making my way to see that dream of being on the World Cup team one day. That's how I see it, right?"
Unfortunately, a football career wasn't meant to be. During a match for third place with her high school team, Nikki collided with an opposing player. They hit "shin to shin" and Nikki's shin "breaks in half".
The injury ended his future with football. "The break was so bad it was like, 'Sorry, we don't know how you're going to heal,'" Nikki reveals. “Scholarships are not on the table. We couldn't afford college. Everything that I worked for for 11 years straight, that was going to get me out of Arizona, out of my house, was just gone. It was as if everything had collapsed."
Related link
Related: Pregnant Stars Wearing Swimsuits & Baby Bumps - See Photos of Emily Ratajkowski & More
This episode of Biography: WWE Legends, airing July 24, chronicles Brie and Nikki's journey from waitresses to WWE Superstars and icons of pop culture. Success in sports carried the Bellas through a tough childhood and helped them survive personal trauma. This competitive spirit led them to a breakthrough career in wrestling, winning the Divas Championship and satisfying their Bella Army with their hit reality shows. The twins continue to kick ass as mothers, entrepreneurs and as WWE Hall of Famers.
Nikki Bella in May 2022. (Rob Latour/Shutterstock)
Biography: WWE Legends Season 2 premiered on July 10. Legends also featured this season include The Undertaker, Goldberg, The Bella Twins, Lex Luger, Edge, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio and D-Generation X. Biography: WWE Legends airs Sundays at 8 p.m. h. ET/PT on the A&E network.
The Bella Twins in the WWE era. (A&E Network)
Nikki Bella in May 2022. (Rob Latour/Shutterstock)
