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Nikki Bella Shuts Down 'Thank You, Cena' Chants on Raw, Rebrands Hold as 'Fearless Lock'

The exchange came during a Women’s World Championship triple threat where Stephanie Vaquer retained by pinning Bella after a Raquel Rodriguez chokeslam.

Overview

  • On the Dec. 29 episode of Raw in Orlando, Nikki Bella applied an STF-like submission to Raquel Rodriguez during a Women’s World Title triple threat.
  • The crowd chanted “Thank you, Cena,” and Bella answered, “No, thank me!” while maintaining the hold.
  • On the Bellas’ joint X account, she posted “You all should be THANKING ME!!” and labeled the move the Fearless Lock.
  • Stephanie Vaquer kept the Women’s World Championship by pinning Bella following a chokeslam from Rodriguez.
  • The moment followed John Cena’s December retirement and Bella’s 2025 in-ring return, with veteran Natalya publicly praising Bella’s effort.