The WWE universe is buzzing after a 25-year-old rookie sensation dropped a bombshell on social media, suggesting that none other than Nikki Bella might be privately messaging him. The claim came after a fiery exchange on this week’s edition of Monday Night RAW, where Liv Morgan took a brutal shot at Bella, and the young star saw an opening to stir the pot.
What Actually Went Down?
The drama started when Morgan, the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, confronted Bella in a promo loaded with personal digs on RAW. Morgan smirked and told Bella, “You’re just jealous—I have a championship and a man.” The line was a clear reference to Bella’s recent divorce from “Dancing with the Stars” alum Artem Chigvintsev.
Enter BJ Ray, a 25-year-old rising star from WWE LFG. Instead of staying on the sidelines, he hopped on social media with a playful remark. He posted a video of himself lip-syncing to Ric Flair’s “Drip” in a bathroom mirror, flashing a cheeky grin with the caption: “Heard Nikky Bella looking for a new mans…”
When wrestling outlet Ringside News tweeted the clip, asking fans if Ray actually had a shot with Bella, he fired back in the replies, “She already in my DMs bruh.” The internet exploded when the tweet went live.
She already in my DMs bruh 😎 https://t.co/vsNsW9cvCn
— DIP$HIT (@sexybjray) June 10, 2025
Nikki Bella’s Divorce – Why Liv Morgan’s Dig Hit Hard?
Bella’s personal life has been under the microscope since she and Artem Chigvintsev announced their separation last year. The couple, who met on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2017 and married in 2019, finalized their divorce earlier this year amidst rumors of growing apart during the pandemic.
Bella has been vocal about the challenges of co-parenting their son, Matteo, while navigating the public scrutiny that comes with being a reality TV star and WWE legend. The divorce clearly still stings, which made Liv Morgan’s jab about “having a man” particularly cutting.
Bella has admitted on her podcast that dating again feels intimidating, especially in the public eye. This context makes Ray’s social media antics all the more intriguing. WWE has a long history of blending real-life drama with storyline angles, and this could be a clever way to introduce Ray to a wider audience while keeping Nikki relevant in WWE conversations.
BJ Ray’s DM claim could be a clever way to get heat (or attention) as a new star—or maybe Nikki really is sliding into his messages. Either way, WWE fans love a good blur between reality and storyline, and this one’s got everyone talking.