Nikki Bella took the first step on a long road to recovery Wednesday.
The WWE Diva and former Divas champion underwent neck surgery to repair a herniated disc Wednesday. The Twitter account she shares with twin sister Brie posted the following update Wednesday afternoon.
Great news #BellaArmy Nikki's surgery was successful she is sleeping soundly as we speak! Thank you all for your support! #FearlessNikki
— Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) January 27, 2016
Bella’s surgery required a bone fusion in her neck to repair the severely herniated disc, which had slipped behind her C6 and C7 vertebrae — an injury she described in a recent E! News interview as “basically … a broken neck.”
Her boyfriend, WWE superstar John Cena, posted the following photo and request before her surgery Wednesday morning.
What a strong woman! That smile makes me melt. Asking u to keep @BellaTwins in your thoughts 2day #StayFearless pic.twitter.com/UAugKbbJYk
— John Cena (@JohnCena) January 27, 2016
Her mother’s fiance, former wrestler John Laurinaitis, shared a photo of the family out to lunch celebrating the successful surgery while Bella rested in post-op.
Celebrating Nikki's successful surgery. Glad @NatbyNature could join us. @WWE @WWEUniverse #peoplepower @BellaTwins pic.twitter.com/FgSDy4l2ZK
— John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) January 27, 2016
Bella will be in a neck brace for the next three months with limited movement and won’t step into a ring for at least six months.
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Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@NewAgeInsiders
