The Nikki & Brie Show

Episode: Making HERstory: Chasing the Women's Tag Team Championships!
Date: March 19, 2026
Podcast Host: SiriusXM

Episode Overview

On this special Women's History Month episode, Nikki and Brie Garcia (formerly the Bella Twins) turn the focus on themselves, sharing their excitement and nerves as they prepare to challenge for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships for the first time ever. The sisters reflect on their journey, legacy, motherhood, evolving with the wrestling industry, and the significance of this latest milestone—both personally and for the women's division. The conversation is warm, authentic, motivational, and as always, brimming with sisterly chemistry.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Big Moment: Chasing the Tag Team Titles

• [01:30] For the first time, Nikki and Brie are going for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships—something they've never done, despite their long careers.

  • “This is the first time ever that the Bella Twins have gone for the titles, so we're super excited.” — Brie [01:34]

• The match is set for this Friday on Smackdown, USA Network.

• They express amazement at the rapid series of events:

  • Royal Rumble return, then almost immediately finding out about the tag title opportunity.
  • “There was nothing like causing chaos and then finding out literally that day. Oh, by the way, next week, you have a championship match for the tag titles. Like, what?” — Nikki [02:14]

2. Emotions and Preparation: Mind, Body, and Tag Team Chemistry

• [03:11] Nikki shares her nervousness and excitement, noting the fierce competition in today's women's division and the unique bond they share as twins.

  • “Nia Jax, Lash Legend are no joke... But you and I are a built-in tag team. We are a tag team that was born together.” — Nikki [03:38]

• They talk about:

  • Mental and physical strength [04:19]
  • The “alignment” that comes from being twins [04:26]
  • The history of wrestling together since their first matches.

• “We've been together since the womb. Since we were tiny little embryos.” — Brie [04:32]

3. Facing Strong Opponents and the Importance of Preparation

• Lash Legend and Nia Jax stand out as physically intimidating opponents, referencing how Lash eliminated them both at the Royal Rumble [04:33].

• The sisters credit years of preparation and hard work as the foundation for seizing sudden opportunities—a theme resonating through Women's History Month interviews.

  • “Our preparation has led us to this.” — Nikki [05:23]

4. Wrestling for Something Bigger: Family and Legacy

• [06:35] Brie reflects on her limited time left in the business and her “bucket list” wish to challenge for the tag titles with Nikki.

  • “There was times I never thought we'd ever get the opportunity to really fight for them and opportunities, you know, in the wrestling business... once in a very blue moon.” — Brie [07:34]

• Motivated by her children:

  • “My kids… don't look at me as a wrestler. They don't even think I'm a wrestler. Like, they were shocked when they saw that I was in the Royal Rumble.” — Brie [07:57]

  • Nikki jokes about writing a kids’ book: “My mom gets a lottery ticket to go enter the Royal Rumble.” [08:13]

• The challenge of balancing motherhood and identity as a performer [08:55].

  • “There's also this beauty to Bri as a mom… But there's the Bri wrestler. There's Bri Mode. And then my kids look at me now as, like, a superhero, which is so cool.” — Brie [09:36]

5. Risk, Passion, and Athlete Mentality

• The pair discuss the physical demands and injury risks of wrestling at this stage—especially balancing motherhood and age.

  • “At our age, don’t we try to prevent injury?... But when I get into that ring… I love it. Like, we thrive on it.” — Brie [10:22]

  • “For me... I like to be an accomplished person. I’ve always had that mindset... Even as kids: I wanted the ribbon, I wasn’t just gonna go do kickball for fun.” — Nikki [11:33]

• Nostalgia around their competitive spirit, referencing their childhood and journey through developmental wrestling:

  • “Our first wrestling match ever… we were in a tag team. Natty and Alicia Fox. That was our first match ever.” — Nikki [13:16]

  • The Tag Team Championships represent the “final accomplishment” for their careers.

    • “One thing that we never accomplished for being, like you said, attacking from the womb… we never won what actually makes tag team a champion.” — Nikki [13:40]

  • The desire for a proper “final run” as a full-circle moment.

6. Balancing Mom Life, Health, and Self-Acceptance

• The realities of getting back into shape post-childbirth and prioritizing self-care without losing joy.

  • “I was a snacker because the snacking helped my energy going. I didn’t want to rush to the gym all the time. I wasn’t… working out like I used to. I needed those years to grow with my children...” — Brie [23:51]

  • “I want, like, you know, moms out there to know: I was a person who felt zero pressure… I needed to give myself grace.” — Brie [25:22]

• Relatable humor about “not giving up wine” and not snapping back quickly after babies [25:22–26:06].

7. The Special Edge of Twin Tag Teams

• [27:51] The in-ring advantage of being identical twins: innate communication, in-sync reactions, and a bond unlike any other team.

  • “We have always been in sync our whole lives. Like, I mean, even mom, like, it would trip her out when we were in kindergarten... I feel like you can't teach it. No, we have it.” — Brie [28:12]

  • Discussing “Twin Magic” and legendary in-ring tricks tied to their twinship [33:16].

• The idea of bringing new energy and nostalgia for fans, who remember them at their Total Divas/Total Bellas peak [33:37].

8. Proving Themselves & Evolving With the Division

• [30:33] Brie addresses outsiders’ doubts about their relevance in today's era of women’s wrestling.

  • “Sometimes an industry can go past you and you have to really try to catch up… The last five years, I’ll admit, … can I keep up?... These girls are doing incredible things.” — Brie [30:33]

• Speaking to feeling held back in earlier years by era-specific limits, and acknowledging the evolution within WWE.

  • “That's what's so beautiful about evolving. Like, industries evolving, people evolving, everything evolving.” — Brie [32:01]

9. Full Circle Moments & Legacy

• [34:13] What would winning the Women’s Tag Team Championship mean?

  • “It’s a full circle for the Bella Twins... It’s those 23 year old girls… to now… to us evolving, going through all these different stages… And I think it just shows one, you can if you have the will. And you have the drive. And so us winning, it shows that you have those things. You're capable of anything.” — Brie [34:13]

• Nikki and Brie stress the importance of recognizing all the women—past and present—who’ve contributed to the “ripple effect” of progress in women’s wrestling [36:01].

10. Anticipation for WrestleMania & Women’s Revolution

• Both discuss the potential for a historic number of women’s matches at the upcoming WrestleMania in Las Vegas and encourage listeners to attend [37:39].

  • “I think it's going to be a historical moment... a weekend where you're going to see the most women on the cards.” — Brie [37:39]

11. Facing Fears and Enjoying the Moment

• [39:15] Brie and Nikki reveal the performer’s anxiety of not living up to personal expectations.

  • “Any performer, you don’t perform the way you want. I think that scares anyone who’s about to go onto a stage.” — Brie [39:15]

  • Despite nerves, they're determined to “have fun,” savor each appearance, and recognize that any moment could be their last in-ring opportunity.

12. Defining The Bella Twins’ Legacy

• [42:53] In heartfelt closing reflections, they articulate how they hope to be remembered:
  • “You saw us never give up. And I just want people to always remember the Bella Twins as inspiration. Like, they inspired me to keep going... and take every opportunity you can.” — Brie [43:02]
  • “For sure, more than anything: inspiration, purpose, evolution. Want us to be remembered for our grit, our passion, how we truly took no for an answer. We made every no into a yes.” — Nikki [45:01]
  • The hope is for their story to inspire others—especially women and moms—to know their worth, work hard, enjoy life, and push through obstacles.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We are a tag team that was born together.” — Nikki [03:38]
• “Our preparation will help us win tomorrow night because we want to win, right?” — Nikki [05:11]
• “I just want people, when they think of the Bella Twins, they’re just inspired to enjoy life... be prepared. And. Yeah, that's what.” — Brie [44:17]
• “Want us to be remembered for our grit, our passion, how we truly took no for an answer. We made every no into a yes.” — Nikki [45:01]
• “The timing isn't always right, but eventually destiny steps in. All you need is patience.” — Brie quoting Alex and Ani [47:37]
• “If we win those titles tomorrow night? It's a full circle for the Bella Twins.” — Brie [34:13]
• "This is bigger for me...when I think that my kids are going to be watching on television, that makes it bigger." — Brie [09:45]

Key Timestamped Segments

• [01:14] — Episode main theme introduction & significance of championship match
• [02:07] — Nikki & Brie’s return to WWE and surprise title opportunity
• [03:11] — Nikki details her emotions, preparation, and competitive landscape
• [04:32] — The importance of twin chemistry in the ring
• [06:35] — Brie’s perspective on opportunity, motherhood, and legacy
• [09:36] — Brie reflects on her kids seeing her as a wrestler/superhero
• [10:22] — Discussion on risks, athletic drive, and pushing through doubts
• [13:16] — The “unfinished business” of tag team championship
• [23:51] — Honest talk about post-baby body, grace, and health
• [28:12] — Unique in-ring advantage as identical twins
• [30:33] — Proving themselves among a new generation of wrestlers
• [34:13] — Meaning of winning the Tag Team Championships for their legacy
• [36:01] — Recognizing women throughout wrestling history
• [37:39] — Anticipating historic WrestleMania for women’s division
• [39:15] — Fears, nerves, and intentions to savor every opportunity
• [42:53] — Hope for how the Bella Twins will be remembered
• [47:37] — Affirmation for the big match: “The timing isn’t always right, but eventually destiny steps in…”

Closing Affirmation

“The timing isn't always right, but eventually destiny steps in. All you need is patience.” — Brie [47:37]

Final Notes

• The episode powerfully balances nostalgia, vulnerability, humor, and ambition.
• Nikki & Brie’s message resonates not just with wrestling fans, but with anyone seeking inspiration about perseverance, family, and evolving with life’s challenges.
• Don't miss their championship match Friday night on Smackdown and their live show event at WrestleMania in Las Vegas.

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