Nikki Bella Reveals Her Shocking Shirt-Rip on WWE RAW Was Never Planned
Nikki Bella has finally opened up about the viral moment that had WWE fans buzzing — and surprisingly, it wasn’t scripted at all.
On a recent episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, the former WWE Divas Champion discussed the unexpected shirt-ripping incident that happened during her heel turn against Stephanie Vaquer on Monday Night RAW. According to Nikki, the bold move wasn’t part of any backstage plan. It was pure emotion.
“It Just Happened — I Didn’t Plan It”
Nikki revealed that the moment came from instinct, not choreography.
“Sometimes after the booty shake, if I’m really feeling it, I’ll rip the shirt. It depends on the energy,” she laughed.
She explained that throughout her earlier career, she occasionally tore her shirt while standing on the apron as a champion — a way to hype herself up and fire up the crowd. But when she returned to RAW without a title, she felt something was missing… so she let instinct take over.
“My body just wasn’t satisfied after the booty shake, so I ripped the shirt. I don’t even know what came over me.”
A Wild Moment That Shifted the Storyline
Fans watched the moment unfold during RAW when Nikki attacked Stephanie Vaquer during her entrance — the perfect spark to ignite her heel turn. Nikki admitted the shirt-rip wasn’t a calculated part of the attack, just an impulse she went with in the heat of the moment.
The spontaneous move electrified the crowd and instantly elevated the tension between the two stars.
All Eyes on Survivor Series: WarGames
With Nikki now set to face Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at WWE Survivor Series: WarGames on November 29, the unexpected RAW moment has only added fuel to their rivalry. Fans are eager to see how Nikki’s unpredictable energy plays into the match.
As the anticipation grows, Nikki’s candid admission gives fans a glimpse into her creative instincts and the emotional rush that drives moments like these in professional wrestling.
