“She Kicked John Cena” – Fans Shocked By Major Nikki Bella Botch At WWE Clash In Paris
Nikki Bella challenged Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship at WWE Clash in Paris on August 31, 2025.
The match was competitive and featured some high spots, but ultimately, The Man retained the title. The deciding moment came when Becky Lynch countered Bella’s offense and secured a tight pinfall victory via a roll-up, narrowly escaping her first defense since winning the championship.
During the match, a significant botch occurred when Nikki Bella attempted a dive kick off the second rope, but the timing was off and she missed striking Becky Lynch, instead hitting the mat awkwardly with her knee.
Fans quickly noticed and reacted strongly on social media, mocking the Hall of Famer for the botched move. Many made a John Cena joke, insinuating that the only person who ate up her dive kick was Cena, as the fans couldn’t see him.
“She kicked John Cena,” “Biggest botch of the month is what it was,” “Nikki had one job!!!” “it’s called someone screwed up“
Some blamed Becky Lynch for being out of position, suggesting that the reigning WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion’s placement caused Nikki Bella to miss the kick.
“Becky’s fault,” “Becky being out of place,” “All Becky’s fault wasn’t close enough,” Literally beckys fault for not being in position“
it's called someone screwed up
— Cardboard Collector (@kurt_mcgert) August 31, 2025
Becky Lynch Not Only Defeated Nikki Bella but Also Helped Seth Rollins Retain His Title
In the main event at Clash in Paris, Becky Lynch interfered during Seth Rollins’ Fatal Four-Way title defense against CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso. Rollins was all alone in his match due to Paul Heyman being taken out earlier by Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker being ejected by Adam Pearce for attacking The Tribal Chief.
As CM Punk went for a second GTS finisher, a hooded Big Time Becks ran in and delivered a low blow to The Second City Saint, enabling Rollins to hit his finisher and retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. This interference marked Lynch’s official entry into Rollins’ faction, The Vision.