Nikki Bella Gets Top Spot In Women's PWI 50

In a move that is likely to cause controversy with at least a few readers. Pro Wrestling Illustrated has announced that former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella will take the top spot in their annual PWI 50 for female performers.

Bella spent the majority of the year as a dominant WWE Divas Champion, eventually earning the longest reign in the title's history.

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Inside the ring, Bella showed obvious improvement, but still drew the ire of many fans. She's currently sidelined with a neck injury that prevented her from traveling with WWE to Europe. She noted on Instagram that she's doing rehab 8 times a day on the injury.

Bella commented on the achievement, saying "Thank you @OfficialPWI for naming me #1 I truly feel as if I have won an Olympic gold medal! This achievement has made my past decade beyond worth it! I know they'll be haters but if they can't see past the character that's their problem. It's just nice to be acknowledged fpr hard work."