Nikki Bella Beats AJ Lee As Longest Reigning WWE Diva's Champion

The Bella Twins transformed into wrestling machines after returning for their second stint in WWE. The Total Divas stars are clearly more than just reality show characters and they have shown that when Brie co-main evented a Summerslam with Stephanie McMahon and last night when Nikki reached the ultimate milestone by becoming the longest reigning Diva's Champion. With her win over Charlotte on Monday Night Raw the fearless Bella surpassed AJ Lee's record and has held the belt now for more than 296 days. By this week she'll have held it for 300.

After her successful title defense Bella posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to the loved ones that helped get her here. She credits her Pop Pop, Brie, FCW coach Steve Keirn, Dr Tom Prichard and former Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman. Then of course there's John Cena. You can't forget about him.

"I made history! Your Longest Reigning Divas Champion in WWE History! Words can't even describe how I feel right now! I am so beyond blessed and honored! Tonight goes out to my Pop Pop. He taught me so much. He taught me to always be a hard worker, be respectable and kind to others, put God first and family second, and always stay humble," she said.

Nikki then went on to thank the Bella Army. She credits them for creating the Diva's revolution. "None of this wouldn't exist without your voices," she continued. "Thank you! And to my coaches from the beginning who taught me so much at FCW Steve Keirn, Dr Tom Prichard, and Billy Kidman! Thank you! And thank you to my Love @johncena for teaching me so much and my sister @thebriebella for always be being my side! Love you all! Omgoodness! Tears and chills! Trying to take all this in right now!"

In honor of her big win Nikki Bella will be holding a Bellabration on Smackdown. You'd have to think that it will of course break down into some sort of a Diva's melee. These things usually do.

Look for an angry Charlotte Flair to throw some spears around!