10 Things We Learned From The Total Bellas Reality Show

Total Bellas ended up being a spinoff from Total Divas due to its popularity. Nikki and Brie Bella had been huge parts of that show, being involved heavily in each season. There were no official 'lead characters,' but the two of them ended up being the poster stars of the series.

The spinoff then focused heavily on just them as sisters, while also delving into the wider family from their siblings to their mother. It gave a more detailed look at their lives and what they get up to away from the ring. There was plenty to learn within this show, and that's something that audiences enjoyed seeing take place.

10 Lauren & JJ Split

JJ has appeared on many of the Bella Twins projects as a supporting star because he is their brother. He had an emotional situation within this show, as his relationship with Lauren was tested. Audiences witnessed the two of them head to counseling, and battle through their issues.

While they did end up renewing their vows, that didn't work out. The two of them eventually got divorced, and the entire situation being part of the show provided a lot of emotional moments.

9 John Cena's Rules

One of the big things people were able to learn was the lengthy list of rules that John Cena sets for people living in his home. He invited the family to live with him at one point, but he had to set out a series of rules for all of them in order for that to happen.

This included no shoes being allowed in the house, no pets, and a formal dinner at least once a week. It was something that did create tension amongst those within the room when they were revealed, although they did settle into them.

8 Daniel Bryan Was Ready To Fight Brock Lesnar

Daniel Bryan eventually got his match with Brock Lesnar, but it came much later than this point. During the first season he was getting ready to face Brock, which proves that it was the original plan for him before he had to call time on his wrestling career.

He was creating a distinct wrestling style, which he was comparing to an animal with his movements. It was interesting to see what type of headspace he was in creatively at that point in his career, which was different from what people ended up getting.

7 Nikki Bella Dealing With A Split

The relationship between Nikki Bella and John Cena is something that was highlighted heavily over the years on Total Divas/Bellas. Fans got to see a lot of their relationship, on a very personal, and deep level. Therefore, when they split up, there was a lot of emotional baggage that came with things.

There were many tough moments for her at points in this show, where Nikki was visibly emotional about the situation. It was clear how much Cena had meant to her, and that is something that audiences got to see a lot of.

6 Nikki Bella's Other Relationship

Nikki Bella's two major relationships were shown in Total Bellas, with John Cena and Artem Chigvintsev. However, both of those relationships were very much public knowledge regardless of this series. That wasn't the case for Peter Kraus, who Nikki briefly dated.

This was something that the show highlighted, with the two of them going on a date together. It was never something overly serious, but it is something that people would likely only know about if they watched the series.

5 Preparing For Pregnancy

Both Nikki and Brie end up being pregnant at the same time during the show, with this being Nikki's first child. Because Brie and Daniel Bryan had already had one, they took their time to try and help the other couple prepare to be ready for having a child.

This led to some hilarious scenes as the four of them went through different practice scenarios, which often led to good comedic moments. It showed the lighter side to the bonds that they all had, which was a lot of fun to go through.

4 Nikki Bella Opens Up

One of the most emotional moments throughout the series was when Nikki Bella opened up to her mother about being sexually assaulted in the past. It was something she had never told her before, and the fact she was willing to do it on the show created a powerful moment.

While it was an extremely emotional and upsetting situation, Nikki's courage to talk about the situation openly is something that would no doubt have helped other people. That moment of openness and bravery is a situation that will hopefully have provided some confidence to others in order to speak up.

3 Daniel Bryan's & Brie Bella's Troubles

Daniel Byan and Brie Bella are often showcased as a perfect couple online, which goes in hand with the personalities that they both have. However, Total Bellas showcased the fact that even they have relationship trouble, which helped to make them more relatable.

Fans were able to witness what the couple were really like in life, with the highs and lows that came with it. That is something that enhanced the series overall, as it helped to bring realism into the reality show.

2 Reconnecting With Their Father

One person from their family that wasn't shown too much was the father of the Bella Twins. He is someone that they had an estranged relationship with, but throughout Total Bellas, they tried to rebuild that relationship, which was interesting to see.

It gave audiences the opportunity to see a whole new side of the sisters, while opening up their lives more than they ever had before. These moments were raw, and honest, which are the situations that often end up being the most memorable.

1 Daniel Bryan Struggles With Retirement

The most eye-opening thing that fans were able to learn from watching this show was just how he dealt with having to retire. In WWE, Bryan gave a good speech, but then people didn't get to see the real day-to-day of that. However, on the show that was a big part of things.

It was clear Bryan struggled massively with it. This was a difficult situation, and watching the tough emotions that he went through was tough to see from a fan perspective. However, it did highlight just how much his career means to him.