NIKKI BELLA WANTS TO USE MERCEDES MONÉ'S FINISHER

During last week's episode of Raw, Nikki Bella surprised everyone by attacking Stephanie Vaquer shortly after Vaquer defeated Raquel Rodriguez. This attack marks an important moment: the beginning of a heel turn for Nikki, along with a rising rivalry against the WWE Women's Champion.

In a recent taping of her podcast, Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki Bella revealed a curious desire: she would like to adopt the Bank Statement finisher, traditionally used by Mercedes Moné (formerly known as Sasha Banks in WWE).

"I like the Bank Statement because it can be used at any time and I like submissions."

The statement is noteworthy because it's not just a declaration of admiration; Nikki is expressing a desire to incorporate this maneuver as part of her own arsenal, which raises several implications:

Adopting Moné's finisher can be seen as a tribute, but also as a way to directly provoke her. With this desire, Nikki Bella indicates that she may be refining her style to become more technical, focusing on submissions instead of simpler strikes.

The fact that Nikki mentioned something so personal on her podcast suggests that this storyline may be part of a broader character development; it's not just an isolated moment, but part of a larger plot. Furthermore, this revelation comes just as Nikki is appearing again on Raw after the attack on Vaquer, which may signal that she is ready for a more active and menacing role.