The First Family of WWE is returning to E! on May 20 with an all new season of “Total Bellas” and this one appears even more dramatic than the first two — if that’s even possible.
The trailer for Season 3 dropped Thursday, and from the looks of things, the Bella Twins — Nikki and Brie — and their husbands John Cena and Daniel Bryan are letting the cameras dive deep into their lives outside of the ring, to the point where tears start flowing.
This season will follow Nikki Bella and Cena through their ups and downs as they plan their wedding and face the challenges that go into preparing for the big day. Meanwhile, new parents Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan navigate balancing work obligations with being home for their daughter’s “firsts.” Between wedding preparations and motherhood, the Bella Twins also continue to build their brand and expand their business ventures, all while planning their long-awaited WWE comeback.
At the start of the third installment of the reality series, Brie Bella decides that she wants to join her sister and John Cena in San Diego, but faces resistance from her husband, Daniel Bryan, who is not interested in moving.
As the wedding creeps closer and plans are being finalized, thinking about the future forces Nikki and John to have a truly honest conversation about major life decisions that they don’t see eye to eye on (namely, having kids). Meanwhile after two years of extensive evaluations, Daniel Bryan gets the exciting news he has been waiting for; he is cleared by WWE to return to in-ring competition.
“The Bella Twins are exemplary of the strong, inspiring women that resonate with our audience,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, E!s Executive Vice President of Development and Production. “E! has been there for the most pivotal moments in the Bella Twins’ lives and we are thrilled to continue following Nikki and Brie’s thriving careers, and all the heartwarming moments in their personal lives.”
“Total Bellas” is executive produced by Kevin Dunn for WWE, with Gil Goldschein, Russell Jay and Farnaz Farjam Chazan executive producing under the Bunim/Murray Productions banner. Nikki Bella and Brie Bella also have executive producing credits.
Watch the trailer above.
“Total Bellas” Season 3 premieres on May 20 at 9/8 c on E!
The Evolution of John Cena, from WWE's Doctor of Thuganomics to 'Blockers' (Photos)
John Cena has risen through the professional wrestling ranks to become not just one of WWE's most popular Superstars, but one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment today. With "Blockers" set to open soon, let's take a look back at the rise of Cenation.
1999
Cena first appeared as The Prototype, a semi-robotic character, in the Ohio Valley Wrestling organization (essentially, WWE's minor league system).
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2002
Shortly after being called up to WWE's main roster, Cena adopted a new persona: Doctor of Thuganomics, a white rapper who often spat rhymes before his matches and had a penchant for backwards baseball caps and jersey combos. This also served as the beginning of a secondary career for Cena, who recorded a rap album in 2005 (which debuted at 15 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200) and was featured on the WWE soundtrack album "WWE Originals."
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2005
After winning the WWE United States Championship the previous year, Cena defeated John "Bradshaw" Mayfield at WrestleMania 21 to win his first World Championship, solidifying his status as a wrestling star.
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2006
Cena made his feature acting debut in WWE Studios' "The Marine" opposite Robert Patrick. Along with his new wrestling persona as a marine private who sports flags and denim shorts, the movie helped make Cena the new American hero of the WWE.
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2010
After a guest appearance on "Saturday Night Live," Cena was allowed to display his comedy chops on an episode of USA Network's "Psych," serving as a sign of things to come. Cena would return in 2017 for "Psych: The Movie."
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2012
After several years of losing and regaining the WWE Championship title, Cena entered into one of the biggest feuds in wrestling history against Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. After Johnson "screwed" Cena out of a match, Cena issued a challenge against Johnson for WrestleMania 28, exactly one year later. The highest-grossing event in WWE history ended with Johnson defeating Cena with his patented "Rock Bottom" move.
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2013
Cena challenged Johnson to a rematch at WrestleMania 29, a challenge that Johnson accepted. This time, Cena emerged victorious. After the match, the two stars publicly shook hands and embraced, ending their feud.
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2015
2015 turned out to be a breakthrough year for Cena, who appeared in the comedy films "Sisters," "Daddy's Home" and "Trainwreck." He also made a memorable guest appearance as himself in the final season of "Parks and Recreation."
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2015 (cont'd)
In addition to his wrestling fans, Cena is known and beloved for his philanthropy, particularly his work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cena began his relationship with the organization in 2004 and has since granted over 500 wishes.
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2016
In 2016, Cena began hosting the Fox reality series "American Grit," which pitted civilians against each other in grueling physical challenges under the guidance of seasoned military vets.
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2017
Leaning into his image, Cena opened the year by playing a soldier in Doug Liman's war thriller "The Wall" opposite Aaron Taylor-Johnson. He then appeared in "Daddy's Home 2" before voicing a gentle bull with a big heart in "Ferdinand."
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2017 (cont'd)
After hosting the Australian Kids' Choice Awards in 2008, Cena was invited to host the Kids' Choice Awards in 2017. After he charmed and slimed his way into the audience's hearts, he was invited to host again this year.
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2018
Cena will soon appear in his first comedic lead role opposite Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz in "Blockers." He will also co-star in the "Transformers" spinoff "Bumblebee" with Hailee Steinfeld, as well as voice recurring villain Baron Draxum in Nickelodeon's new animated series "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
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John Cena has risen through the professional wrestling ranks to become not just one of WWE's most popular Superstars, but one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment today. With "Blockers" set to open soon, let's take a look back at the rise of Cenation.