Nikki & Brie Garcia aka Bella Twins On Stepfather John Laurinaitis’ Sex Trafficking Lawsuit ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )
Earlier this year, the pro wrestling world was shocked by another controversy related to former WWE boss Vince McMahon. What came as a big surprise was the name of John Laurinaitis (former Head of Talent Relations of WWE) getting involved in it. Yes, here we’re talking about the sex trafficking lawsuit that was filed in January. Now, Nikki Garcia and Brie Garcia, aka Bella Twins, have reacted to it!
For those who don’t know, Vince McMahon was accused of sex trafficking by a former WWE employee, Janel Grant, who filed a lawsuit earlier this year. As per it, she alleged Vince of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse during the period of 2019 and 2022. She also revealed about being trafficked to other men against a promise of advancements in career and financial favors.
Earlier this year, the pro wrestling world was shocked by another controversy related to former WWE boss Vince McMahon. What came as a big surprise was the name of John Laurinaitis (former Head of Talent Relations of WWE) getting involved in it. Yes, here we’re talking about the sex trafficking lawsuit that was filed in January. Now, Nikki Garcia and Brie Garcia, aka Bella Twins, have reacted to it!
For those who don’t know, Vince McMahon was accused of sex trafficking by a former WWE employee, Janel Grant, who filed a lawsuit earlier this year. As per it, she alleged Vince of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse during the period of 2019 and 2022. She also revealed about being trafficked to other men against a promise of advancements in career and financial favors.
- 4/24/2024
- by Shalmesh More
- KoiMoi
Everything Brie Bella and Nikki Bella thought they knew about their mother's longstanding health struggles is about to change when Total Bellas returns this Thursday, Jan. 7. In this exclusive sneak peek, the twin sisters share an emotional moment as they attempt to come to terms with mom Kathy Colace's condition, which doctors say has worsened according to a recent brain scan. "They got the results. But they weren't good," Brie tells Nikki, who, at the time, is traveling to L.A. with her fiancé Artem Chigvintsev. "They found a lesion the size of a blueberry on her brain stem. And they said she's gonna need surgery." Nikki is clearly taken aback, and doesn't even...
- 1/5/2021
- E! Online
The coronavirus pandemic spoiled major rites of passage for the pregnant Bella Twins, but they didn't want their baby shower to be one of those—which brings us to tonight's all-new episode of Total Bellas. Determined to have a celebration that was equal parts safe and sentimental, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella wound up planning a small, socially-distanced gathering with their closest family members and friends. However, determining who these family members and friends would be, wasn't exactly easy. As E! previously teased, Brie and Nikki's mom, Kathy Colace, wanted to keep the event a family affair. But neither of her daughters were on the same page, especially...
- 12/11/2020
- E! Online
Baby shower blues. In this clip from Thursday, Dec. 10's all-new Total Bellas, pregnant Nikki Bella and Brie Bella reveal what they want their baby shower to look like. However, it seems that their mom, Kathy Colace, isn't a fan of their current plan. "Nicole and I are gonna put our list together, that we want for the baby shower," Brie starts off the conversation. "So, don't get mad if there's people on there that aren't invited that you wish were on there. So, just know that." Further shocking Kathy, Nikki declares she wants a friends-only baby shower. She expresses, "I kind of would rather do friends than family." In response, Kathy says, "No! No!...
- 12/8/2020
- E! Online
Where in the world are Daniel Bryan and Artem Chigvintsev? As far as Brie Bella knows, the pair is "off-grid," as her husband (born Bryan Danielson) randomly texts her in this sneak peek of tonight's all-new Total Bellas. That, along with equally confusing messages that read, "I am father, you are mother," and "So hungry. No food." After Brie explains the texts to her and Nikki Bella's mom, Kathy Colace, Nikki herself joins them and reveals her fiancé Artem is sending "weird texts" too: "He wants to name Matteo's middle name, like, Wolf." The twins are perplexed because these sound like drunk texts, but Bryan doesn't drink. Then,...
- 12/3/2020
- E! Online
Forget the marshmallows, the Bella Twins are grilling their mom. In this clip from Thursday, Dec. 3's all-new Total Bellas, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella try to get mom Kathy Colace to open up. This conversation comes amid Kathy's health struggles on the show. As E! readers may recall, earlier this year, the Total Bellas matriarch was diagnosed with Bell's palsy as she suffered from some paralysis on the left side of her face. However, at the end of June, Kathy underwent a major medical procedure after a mass on her brain stem was detected. Brie explains in a confessional, "So, Nicole and I see my mom outside setting up s'mores and we know this is the perfect opportunity to naturally talk to...
- 12/2/2020
- E! Online
Has pregnancy made Nikki Bella boring? According to Brie Bella in this sneak peek clip of tonight's all-new Total Bellas, yes! As part of the preview clip, the twin sisters are hanging out at home while Nikki's fiancé Artem Chigvintsev is out golfing with their mom, Kathy Colace. The pair is clearly enjoying themselves, because as Nikki points out to Brie, they're staying to play nine additional holes. "Does that bother you?" Brie asks. "No. I mean, I don't care," Nikki responds. "But I think it's funny, like, we didn't even get an invite." "Probably 'cause we're pregnant!" Brie tells her, but Nikki proceeds to...
- 11/19/2020
- E! Online
A stressful situation. In this sneak peek clip of Thursday's Total Bellas season 6 premiere, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella are doing what many of us have done while stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic: videoconferencing. More specifically, the twin sisters are catching up with their mom Kathy Colace, who, at the time the episode was filmed, had recently been diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Nikki and Brie have since divulged additional information about their mom's health journey, but in the clip, part of Kathy's face is "paralyzed," as Brie described on an episode of The Bellas Podcast. Kathy is looking at the bright side, though. "You know...
- 11/10/2020
- E! Online
On the road to recovery. For an all-new episode of The Bellas Podcast, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella gave an update following their mom Kathy Colace's brain surgery. Last week, the Bella Twins took to social media and revealed that the Total Bellas matriarch underwent a major medical procedure for a "mass on her brain stem." "Four months ago, our mother was diagnosed with Bell's palsy or, at least, they thought it was Bell's palsy," Brie explained on today's episode. "Majority of her face was paralyzed…It was her left side. You saw it a lot in her eye and her mouth and her forehead." As Brie continued, she noted that Kathy began to display "other little...
- 7/8/2020
- E! Online
A concerning health update. Today, Jun. 30, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella took to social media and revealed mom, Kathy Colace was undergoing a major medical procedure. Specifically, per the Bella Twins, the Total Bellas matriarch required brain surgery for a "mass on her brain stem." Brie explained on Instagram, "Today my mom goes in for brain surgery. They realized she doesn't have Bell's palsy but a mass on her brain stem.....couldn't sleep because I was praying all night. She's a strong one and I know all her angels will be with her. #BellaArmy send Mama Bella all the prayers and love today." She signed of her post with, "Love you Mom @kathylaurinaitis." Nikki...
- 6/30/2020
- E! Online
Only a month and a half to go for Nikki Bella! The pregnant Total Bellas star shared another sweet maternity update on her Instagram on Sunday to share the latest on her growing baby bump. The former WWE star posed for a selfie in just a bra and panties and joked that her mom Kathy Colace might not approve of the sexy and stripped-down images. "First I am totally going to get a text from my Mom in like 10 mins telling me my cover picture is too much lol and then saying how cute my belly is. Love you Mom!" Nikki wrote yesterday. "Tummy update and if you keep swiping you can see what I use every morning and night and occasional daytime or when I feel itchy. My baby boy is getting so Big! We are a little...
- 6/22/2020
- E! Online
A big step for both Bella twins. On tonight's all-new Total Bellas, viewers got a front-row seat as Artem Chigvintsev proposed to Nikki Bella. As E! readers surely know, back in January, Nikki and Artem confirmed that they had gotten engaged during their November 2019 trip to France. While the twosome teased the romantic moment on social media, Total Bellas cameras captured the sweet declaration of love—and how it all came to be thanks to Brie. With the help of Daniel Bryan's wife and Nikki's mom Kathy Colace, Artem was able to turn a special birthday dinner at a chateau into a lavish proposal. Specifically, hours before the former Dancing With the Stars pro got down on one knee, he...
- 6/5/2020
- E! Online
Are Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan "growing apart"? In this clip from Thursday's all-new Total Bellas, the retired WWE superstar opens up to mom Kathy Colace and sister Nikki Bella about her marital problems. For starters, the Belle Radici co-founder laments about the lack of quality time she has with her husband (born Bryan Danielson). "We don't have a lot of time together as a couple," Brie shares. "You guys do live very separate lives, for sure," Nikki adds. In fact, Brie claims she and Bryan sometimes feel "like single parents." Per Brie, when Bryan is back in town, she often has to go on the road for work. "We're kind of growing apart. Like,...
- 5/28/2020
- E! Online
The Bellas are getting bold! Nikki Bella and Brie Bella are known for their candor, but in this Total Bellas bonus clip, the twins prove just how open they are, even when it comes to the most intimate parts of their lives. In the bonus scene, Nikki and Brie are onstage at a live show for The Bellas Podcast when they decide to engage in an unfiltered Q&a segment—despite the fact that their mom, Kathy Colace, is in the audience. One fan gets straight to the point, asking the twins, "How often do you guys get freaky in bed?" Brie's husband Daniel Bryan was already onstage, but after this question, Nikki yells for Artem Chigvintsev to join them....
- 5/15/2020
- E! Online
Secrets don't make (boy)friends. Nikki Bella opens up in tomorrow's all-new Total Bellas about possibly being pregnant, but it's not her boyfriend Artem Chigvintsev that she makes the revelation to. Instead, she's discussing the prospect with her mom, Kathy Colace, in this exclusive preview clip. The conversation is sparked by Nikki's hesitancy to drink a margarita due to "a certain way" she's been feeling. "Well, I've been having cravings. I haven't had my..." Nikki says, trailing off before adding that she's actually "two weeks late." Kathy appears to be at a loss for words—with the exception being...
- 5/6/2020
- E! Online
A family photo shoot from hell. On tonight's all-new Total Bellas, the Bella Twins and their family found themselves fighting in the middle of a desert during a thunder storm. So, how did the Total Bellas family end up in this situation? The drama all started when mom Kathy Colace demanded a professional family photo for her birthday. The catch? Nikki Bella's boyfriend Artem Chigvintsev couldn't be in the picture. "I question sometimes if Nicole's really taken her relationship seriously. That's the reason I'm more cautious with Artem," Kathy explained in a confessional. "This is my birthday present. My family together in a family photo." While Kathy...
- 4/24/2020
- E! Online
A tale of two dinners. In this preview clip of tonight's all-new Total Bellas, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are notably missing as Brie Bella, the twins' brother JJ Garcia and mom Kathy Colace all prepare for a big family dinner. It turns out the couple will be eating dinner, but just with one another—something Nikki apparently forgot to tell anybody. And when Brie calls her trying to figure out where she is, Nikki's casual, unbothered attitude seems to indicate that the last-minute change of plans is meant to send a message (or two). One of these is likely meant for JJ, who recently accused Nikki of "favoring" Brie and Daniel Bryan's child,...
- 4/23/2020
- E! Online
One big, happy family? Not so much, according to this exclusive preview of Thursday's all-new Total Bellas, in which Nikki Bella's mom, Kathy Colace, drops a bomb on her that has to do with her boyfriend, Artem Chigvintsev. Kathy apparently wants a family portrait as a birthday present, but when it comes to Artem, she claims he "isn't family yet," and should therefore not be included in the photo shoot. "I question sometimes if Nicole's really taken her relationship seriously. That's the reason I'm more cautious with Artem," Kathy explains in a confessional. "This is my birthday present. My family together in a family...
- 4/22/2020
- E! Online
Mother knows best—or does she? On tonight's all-new Total Bellas, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella found themselves at odds with their mom, Kathy Colace, over their decision to reunite with their estranged father. Though the sisters were ready to embark on a new chapter by visiting dad Jon Garcia, his wife and their two half-siblings in Mexicali, Kathy wasn't eager to hear about the experience. However, talk of the reunion was hard to avoid, as Kathy had accompanied Nikki and Brie on their trip since they also wanted to stop to see their grandmother, Kathy's mom, who lived near Jon in Brawley, California. "I thought I had closure," Kathy explained in a...
- 4/17/2020
- E! Online
Kathy Colace has reached her breaking point. In this clip from Thursday's all-new Total Bellas, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella's mom attempts to shut down talk of the twins' recent visit to Mexicali. Why? Well, the trip was a part of their reconciliation with their estranged father, Jon Garcia. As was shown on last week's episode, Kathy struggled to embrace her daughters' desire to reconnect with their dad. Although Kathy eventually gave her blessing, it appears she's hit her breaking point on hearing details about the reunion. "Let's get all the talk out about Mexico and Mexicali, so I don't have to hear it for four hours," Kathy remarks to the Bella...
- 4/16/2020
- E! Online
Nana knows best! In this exclusive preview clip for this week's all-new Total Bellas, sisters Brie Bella and Nikki Bella are off to their grandmother's house for a visit, and Nikki's got Artem Chigvintsev in tow. It doesn't take long for him to figure out how things are going to go, either! Once the three arrive, along with the twins' mom Kathy Colace, Artem quietly asks Nikki if he can see the room they'll be sleeping in. "See what room?" Nikki responds. "We're not sleeping here." "Nana can't know that you guys share a bed!" Brie adds. In a confessional interview, Kathy talks more about Nana's...
- 4/15/2020
- E! Online
Putting the past in the past? On tonight's all-new Total Bellas, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella decided it was time to reconnect with their estranged father as they were finishing up chapters for their memoir, Incomparable. Although Brie had already begun to rebuild her relationship with dad Jon Garcia, Nikki was nervous about the reunion, especially since she knew mom Kathy Colace wouldn't be happy about it. "My sister and I have been through a lot of s--t. What's hard about that is, sometimes, you have to share those stories, even if you've forgiven people," Nikki shared in a confessional. "But, the last time I saw my dad it was five years ago. We've been in and out of each...
- 4/10/2020
- E! Online
Daddy drama! In this sneak peek clip of Thursday's episode of Total Bellas, Brie Bella finds herself in a heated confrontation with her mother, Kathy Colace, when the retired WWE star reveals that she's reconnected with her father. The news comes as Brie and her twin sister Nikki Bella are casually chatting with their mom. Nikki broaches the subject of her and Brie's dad Jon Garcia at the beginning of the clip, explaining that she believes "people can change." "A part of me feels like maybe dad is in a better place now," Nikki says. I haven't seen him in, what? Over five years." Brie, on the other hand, admits that she's seen him at least...
- 4/7/2020
- E! Online
What better gift is there to bring to a fancy dinner than a bag of condoms? That's exactly what Nikki Bella's mom, Kathy Colace, surprised her with in this bonus Total Bellas clip. The retired WWE star opens the present in front of her twin sister Brie Bella and friends, all of whom find the seemingly random gift hilarious. As for Kathy's explanation, she simply said there was "something" in her that was telling her to make the purchase on behalf of her daughter. Admittedly, though, she "didn't know what size" to buy. Kathy also didn't know that Nikki's allergic to latex—a discovery Nikki says she made when using eyelash glue,...
- 4/6/2020
- E! Online
Nikki Bella knows life is a balancing act, but she still wants to be the last one standing. In this clip from Sunday's new Total Bellas, the superstar wrestler has been hard at work getting prepped for Evolution, the first-ever WWE pay-per-view event featuring an all-women roster. With such an incredible opportunity to make history at the organization she's called home (at least professionally) for most of the last decade, Nikki really wants to bring her A game. And while her mom Kathy Colace totally understands that, she's also concerned that her daughter might be pushing herself a little too hard. "I think you're physically and mentally exhausted," says Kathy in the clip. "You want to do...
- 3/8/2019
- E! Online
It's the gift that keeps on giving! Or the man who keeps giving great gifts, anyway. Eligible bachelor Peter Kraus outdoes himself in this exclusive clip from Sunday's brand new Total Bellas, and Nikki Bella certainly takes notice. As do Brie Bella, Kathy Colace and Daniel Bryan, who take turns fawning over a stacked care package from Peter that quite literally has Nikki's name written all over it. "Nicole, you just got a package…from Peter!" Brie swoons at the start of the clip. "He told me he wanted to send to something, so I was like, 'Just send it to my house.'" Her twin is a little apprehensive about the unexpected box of goodies—until she...
- 2/28/2019
- E! Online
Nikki Bella is over being told what to do! In this clip from Sunday's all-new Total Bellas, the WWE star reveals to Brie Bella that she wants to enlist Dancing With the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev's help for a surprise. Apparently, Nikki hopes Artem will help her get in shape for Evolution and choreograph a dance for mom Kathy Colace. "I absolutely loved the shape I was in when I was dancing," Nikki explains in a confessional. "Doing this dance with my mom means that I could be in that same shape for Evolution, because that's what I really, really want. Like, so bad!" However, the Bella Twin faces almost immediate criticism from her sister. Per the mother-of-one, Nikki and...
- 1/30/2019
- E! Online
Nikki Bella is living her best life, but her family has some concerns. On this week's all-new Total Bellas, the WWE star let her hair loose as she began settling into her newly minted single life. For starters, the Bella Twin moved into a lavish beachside rental in San Diego, a piece of property mom Kathy Colace did not approve of. "That's just the beginning, Nicole!" Kathy warned her daughter after fans surrounded the beachfront abode. "You know she's gonna tell her friend and then another friend and another friend." Despite Kathy's warning, Nikki decided she wanted to do a "massive block party" to kick off her move into the neighborhood. "I am loving this...
- 1/28/2019
- E! Online
Are things really over for good? Fans were heartbroken when they learned that Total Bellas stars Nikki Bella and John Cena split just weeks before they were set to walk down the aisle back in April — and many of them were dying to know the reason behind their breakup. But they've been able to watch the couples' relationship unravel throughout Season 3 of the hit E! reality TV series — and in a sneak peek for the upcoming season finale, viewers will really learn what went wrong between John and Nikki, and it seems like Nikki was the one who was getting cold feet. "It’s tough cause he’s fighting really hard for me and that makes it really tough," Nikki told her sister Brie. Nikki started to get visibly emotional and she opened up to Brie and their mom Kathy Colace about the issues that are still persisting in her relationship with John.
- 7/25/2018
- by Emma Hernandez
- Life and Style
Although it might seem like a case for the FBI, Nikki Bella and Brie Bella's relationship with their biological dad, Jon Garcia, isn't all that complicated. They are simply just not that close, and haven't been ever since he and the girls' mother, Kathy Colace, separated when Nikki and Brie were very young. The connection Jon has to his twin daughters intensified during the most recent episode of Total Bellas. The storyline centered around the dilemma of who would walk Nikki down the aisle as her wedding to fiancé, John Cena, was back on. Would it be her brother, Jj? Would it be her sister, Brie? And who exactly is Johnny Laurinaitis on Total Bellas? Because he was in the running as well! The questions are tricky, but ultimately John thought Brie would be the best option. A post shared by Nikki Bella (@thenikkibella) on Jun 20, 2018 at 12:28pm Pdt However,...
- 6/25/2018
- by Alex Riccardi
- Life and Style
This week on Total Bellas, the Nikki Bella and John Cena wedding was back on again. While fans know that this is not the end of this twisting story, this week’s episode added some more controversy to the entire ordeal — this time involving Big Johnny, who is married to the Bella Twins’ mom Kathy Colace. With Cena and Bella deciding to get married again, and kids finally in the discussion as well, the actual details of the wedding started to get hammered out. One thing that Total Bellas has shown in great detail is how surprisingly dominating John Cena is when it […]
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- 6/25/2018
- by Shawn S. Lealos
- Monsters and Critics
Nikki Bella is "so confused" when it comes to planning her wedding. Although Nikki's engagement to John Cena is back on, it seems she can't escape the drama in this clip from Sunday's all-new Total Bellas. Thankfully, the new drama has nothing to do with her fiancé, as the WWE star struggles to pick the person she wants to walk her down the aisle. To make matters worse, sister Brie Bella has plenty of opinions to share on the matter. Specifically, Brie thinks their mom Kathy Colace should be the one to walk Nikki down the aisle. "I'm just saying it would make mom super happy," the mother of one notes in defense of Kathy. "I think it would make her life." ...
- 6/21/2018
- E! Online
This is one, big, happy family! Have you ever wondered what would happen if Nikki Bella and Brie Bella and their fellas and their family and their pups moved in together for three months? Well, ponder no more because you're about to find out on the upcoming premiere of E!'s Total Bellas! But before all the fun (and chaos) begins, it's time to take a quick crash course on the family tree: Nikki is dating John Cena. Brie is married to Daniel Bryan. J.J. Garcia is Nikki and Brie's younger brother. J.J. is married to Lola Garcia. Nikki, Brie and J.J.'s mom is Kathy Colace. Kathy is engaged to John Laurinaitis. And then, we must not forget about Brie and Nikki's respective...
- 9/28/2016
- E! Online
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John Laurinaitis is engaged to Kathy Colace, the mother of Nikki and Brie Bella.
The future Mrs Laurinaitis, an entrepreneur from Arizona, announced the pair’s engagement via a couple of posts on her Instagram page. The first shows the current power couple of WWE, Nikki Bella and John Cena, out for dinner with the new ‘people power’ couple of Laurinaitis and Colace accompanied by the caption: “Special night. Birthday dinner and my engagement. #peoplepower #BellaArmy.”
The second shows a glass with “Future Mrs Laurinaitis” emblazoned on it.
Special night. Birthday dinner and my engagement. #peoplepower #BellaArmy
A photo posted by Kathy (@kathycolace) on Sep 2, 2015 at 7:10pm Pdt
Kathy is often shown with her daughters on Total Divas and has been pictured at numerous WWE events down the years. This presumably explains where the will-be-weds met as Laurinaitis reportedly still works behind the scenes for WWE as a road agent.
John Laurinaitis is engaged to Kathy Colace, the mother of Nikki and Brie Bella.
The future Mrs Laurinaitis, an entrepreneur from Arizona, announced the pair’s engagement via a couple of posts on her Instagram page. The first shows the current power couple of WWE, Nikki Bella and John Cena, out for dinner with the new ‘people power’ couple of Laurinaitis and Colace accompanied by the caption: “Special night. Birthday dinner and my engagement. #peoplepower #BellaArmy.”
The second shows a glass with “Future Mrs Laurinaitis” emblazoned on it.
Special night. Birthday dinner and my engagement. #peoplepower #BellaArmy
A photo posted by Kathy (@kathycolace) on Sep 2, 2015 at 7:10pm Pdt
Kathy is often shown with her daughters on Total Divas and has been pictured at numerous WWE events down the years. This presumably explains where the will-be-weds met as Laurinaitis reportedly still works behind the scenes for WWE as a road agent.
- 9/3/2015
- by Ross Tweddell
- Obsessed with Film
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