Bayley Fires Back After Nikki Bella Calls Herself Part of ‘Original Four Horsewomen’

Nikki Bella stirred up controversy after WrestleMania 42 with one Instagram caption that quickly caught Bayley’s attention and sparked debate among fans.

After the match, Nikki posted a backstage photo with Brie Bella and Paige. Along with the image, Nikki made a bold claim that immediately raised eyebrows among fans who know the history behind WWE’s Four Horsewomen name.

“The Original Four Horsewomen.”

That comment didn’t sit well with Bayley, who is widely known as part of WWE’s Four Horsewomen group alongside Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Sasha Banks. She jumped into the comments and made it clear she wasn’t buying Nikki’s claim.

“NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I EVER HEARD ANYONE CALL YOU GUYS THAT.”

The social media moment came right after a wild situation unfolded during WrestleMania 42. The Women’s Tag Team Championship match was originally set as a four-way featuring Nia Jax and Lash Legend defending against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, and The Bella Twins.

Plans changed when Nikki Bella suffered an ankle injury before the match. She came to the ring on crutches and told fans she wasn’t cleared to compete. Instead of pulling out completely, she introduced Paige as her replacement, which got a huge reaction from the crowd.

Once in the match, Paige made an immediate impact. She traded shots with Nia Jax, got involved with Bayley and Lash Legend, and later hit Alexa Bliss with a Rampaige after countering Twisted Bliss to win the match. Afterward, Paige celebrated with Nikki and Brie Bella to close out one of the most talked-about moments of the night.

Nikki’s Instagram post added to the situation, especially with Bayley publicly pushing back on the Four Horsewomen claim. The exchange quickly caught attention online, with fans debating whether Nikki meant the caption seriously or was just having fun with the label.

Do you think Nikki Bella was serious about calling her group the “Original Four Horsewomen,” or was Bayley right to call it out? Drop your thoughts and let us know what you think.