🔥 “THANK ME!” — Nikki Bella Shuts Down John Cena Chants as the REAL Story Behind the Fearless Lock Finally Comes Out 🔥
Nikki Bella didn’t just fight for gold on WWE RAW—she stole the spotlight with one unforgettable moment that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
On Monday night, Bella stepped into a high-stakes Triple Threat Match against Raquel Rodriguez and Stephanie Vaquer for the WWE Women’s World Championship. The action was intense, but everything changed when Nikki locked Raquel into her signature submission — the Fearless Lock.
Almost instantly, the arena erupted with “Thank you Cena!” chants, drawing comparisons to John Cena’s STF. Nikki’s response? Pure, unapologetic Nikki Bella.
“No! Thank me!”
And just like that, the internet lit up.
Nikki Bella Sets the Record Straight
Addressing the moment on The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki revealed the deeper, far more personal story behind the Fearless Lock — and why it deserves its own respect.
According to Nikki, the move isn’t a Cena-inspired variation at all. It’s a legitimate submission she learned during one of the most difficult periods of her life—her comeback from a career-threatening broken neck.
“I think people forgot—not everyone—but I used to do the Fearless Lock,” Nikki explained. “Yes, John and I were together at the time, but it’s completely different from his submission.”
Born From Pain, Fearlessness, and a Broken Neck
Nikki shared that the Fearless Lock was taught to her by none other than Shayna Baszler during intense training sessions at the WWE Performance Center alongside Natalya and Bayley.
Determined to return stronger than ever, Nikki even trained at an MMA gym with Baszler, where she asked for something specific.
“I said, ‘I want to come back from this broken neck with a submission.’”
What she got was a move built on real technique, real pain, and real grit—not theatrics.
Unlike Cena’s STF, Nikki emphasized that the Fearless Lock attacks from the side, yanking the opponent backward with leverage and torque—especially noticeable when she applied it to Raquel Rodriguez, a powerhouse standing over six feet tall.
“She was the first person I did it on that tall, and it felt completely different,” Nikki said.
Why Nikki’s Reaction Was So Perfect
Perhaps the best part? Nikki admitted she didn’t expect the Cena chants at all.
So when they came, instinct kicked in.
“The old Nikki came alive,” she laughed. “‘Thank me!’ I loved it.”
Fearless Nikki Is Back—And She Wants Her Credit
The moment wasn’t just a callback—it was a statement.
Nikki Bella isn’t borrowing history. She’s reclaiming it.
And if RAW proved anything, it’s this: Fearless Nikki is back, louder, prouder, and ready to remind the WWE Universe exactly who she is. 💥
