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Nikki Bella Reveals the Select Group of People She Told About Her Neck Surgery: Which Divas Did She Trust With Her Secret?

By Jess Cohen Jan 27, 2016 2:00 PMTags
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Nikki Bella will undergo neck surgery this morning.

The Total Divas star revealed to E! News on Monday that this could possibly be career-ending surgery, but she remains hopeful that she'll get back in the ring one day.

Before the announcement was made on Monday, Nikki had only told a select group of people about her surgery.

Nikki told her family of course, her sister Brie Bella and her boyfriend, John Cena. But what Divas did she tell?

While all of the Divas knew that it was "potential" that Nikki was getting the surgery, only a couple actually knew it was happening.

"You know us girls we liked to gossip," Nikki said. "Actually the only one that I told and it's because I know she can keep a secret is Becky Lynch, who is one of our newer Divas. She was just in the Royal Rumble and I was going off about how amazing her match was and I think she's such a breakout star. So I told her because I know she won't say anything, but other than that Brie and Nattie [Neidhart] know and also Eva Marie. Eva is always so sweet and texts me to see how I'm doing."

After the announcement was made on Monday, Nikki took to Twitter to share her thoughts on her journey ahead.

Nikki tweeted, "In life we hit bumps in the road, what we do with those bumps is what makes us. I have hit mine, and I will overcome it and become stronger. This isn't the end for me. This is the beginning of a new chapter, of a test of will and strength. This is my comeback."

She then thanked everyone for their support, "Thank you all for your overwhelming love, support & prayers! I will do what I was born to do...And that is to STAY FEARLESS! Love you! Nikki. PS Moments like these is what makes the #BellaArmy stronger & bigger!!"

We're sending our thoughts and prayers to Nikki today and wish her a speedy recovery!

Watch an all-new episode of Total Divas Tuesday at 9 p.m., only on E!