The Bella Twins have just received the ultimate honor in the world of professional wrestling. On Tuesday, Nikki and Brie Bella were both inducted into the esteemed WWE Hall of Fame.

Nikki shared an image of herself on Instagram in what appears to be a backstage shot prior to the awarding ceremony:

 

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Nikki included an inspirational caption in the post which read:

Dreams do come true. Never give up. Believe in yourself. Stay fearless. Stay humble. And empower and inspire along the way. #halloffame

14-time WWE Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair also sent out an endearing congratulatory message for the Bella Twins via Instagram:

Congratulations Nikki and Brie @thenikkibella @thebriebella . I can’t emphasize enough on what I learned having the opportunity to face them when I debuted. I remember watching their entrance as I stood in the ring and grasping in that moment what it meant to be a star. They have opened doors for generations to come and I am thankful for the times I was able to be in the ring with both queens. So proud and congratulations ladies ❤️🙏🏻 #fearless #briemode

The Bella Twins had a particularly memorable career in the WWE which spanned 12 years. There’s no denying that they were a driving force in the empowerment of women in wrestling and that their impact on the sport has been significant.

Since retiring in 2019, Nikki and Brie have somewhat kept away from the public eye, presumably to focus on their respective families. The twins recently both gave birth to sons, which incidentally, happened just one day apart.

The Bella twins have previously floated the possibility of returning to the ring to have a run at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship, but there have been no key developments on that front since. This recognition, however, should bring them back in the limelight, which could result in a spike in their merchandise sales.