IYO SKY and Nikki Bella Share Backstage Moment as WWE Generations Connect on Monday Night Raw

WWE Monday Night Raw delivered a special moment this week when two different eras of women’s wrestling collided in Phoenix. Hall of Famer Nikki Bella stepped into today’s WWE landscape, creating memorable interactions with current superstars that highlighted how far the women’s division has evolved.

Champions Past and Present Unite Backstage

The WWE Women’s World Champion IYO SKY took to social media to capture the significance of Monday’s Raw taping. Her X post featured behind-the-scenes photos from Phoenix, showcasing a gathering that wrestling historians will appreciate.

One image displayed SKY surrounded by a mix of wrestling generations: Maxxine Dupri, veteran Natalya, and the returning Nikki Bella. The second photo highlighted SKY’s bond with her Damage CTRL partner Kairi Sane, emphasizing the current championship landscape.

Mutual Respect Between Wrestling Eras

Television cameras captured genuine emotion when Bella approached the current Women’s World Champion during Raw’s broadcast. The former two-time Divas Champion didn’t hold back her admiration for how SKY has carried the division forward.

Bella specifically praised SKY’s representation of WWE’s women’s roster during her championship reign. The respect flowed both ways, as SKY acknowledged Bella’s pioneering role in creating opportunities for today’s female talent.

Royal Rumble Connection Adds Context

This backstage meeting carried extra weight considering both women shared the ring during February’s Women’s Royal Rumble match. That February encounter planted seeds for Monday’s more personal interaction, showing how WWE storylines can develop organically over months.

The timing proved perfect as both superstars currently occupy important positions within WWE’s women’s division hierarchy.

Queen of the Ring Tournament Continues

Earlier in the evening, SKY’s Damage CTRL teammate Kairi Sane faced elimination from the Queen of the Ring tournament. The fatal four-way match included Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, and current Women’s Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan as opponents.

Perez secured victory by countering Sane’s signature Insane Elbow, effectively ending the Japanese superstar’s tournament hopes. SKY’s immediate concern for her fallen partner demonstrated the genuine chemistry within Damage CTRL.

Total Divas Reunion Adds Nostalgia

Sharp-eyed fans noticed Bella’s brief conversation with Natalya during the broadcast, reuniting two “Total Divas” cast members. This interaction added another layer of nostalgia to an evening already rich with wrestling history connections.

The casual backstage mingling showed how comfortable Bella remains within WWE’s current environment, despite stepping away from regular competition.

Monday’s Raw proved that wrestling’s greatest strength lies in connecting its past with its future, creating moments that resonate across multiple generations of fans. Will this backstage encounter lead to bigger opportunities for cross-generational storytelling as WWE continues building toward summer’s major events?