Pro Wrestling Illustrated announced today that former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella has ranked number one in their women’s top 50 list for this year, beating out Paige, Sasha Banks, Santana Garrett and Gail Kim who rounded out the top 5.
Speaking through her official Twitter account, Nikki commented on the honor and said that the achievement made the past decade of her training and work all worth it.
Thank you @OfficialPWI for naming me #1 I truly feel as if I have won an Olympic gold medal! This achievement has made my past decade beyond
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) November 4, 2015
worth it! I know they'll be haters but if they can't see past the character that's their problem. It's just nice 2 b acknowledge 4 hard work
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) November 4, 2015
& passion. I have battled every obstacle that's been in my way & will continue that. WWE Universe perception was 1st. I'm a female wrestler
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) November 4, 2015
whether you like it or not. Thank you Brie 4 our match at HIAC, Paige for our title run, & Charlotte for NOC & HIAC. Unforgettable matches.
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) November 4, 2015
This achievement goes 2 my FCW coaches, producers, the women that have shared the ring w/me & most importantly my Bella Army! Thx SO much! N
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) November 4, 2015
