From a WrestleMania proposal to a rumored NFL romance, Nikki Bella’s love life has never been out of the spotlight. After she attended the Philadelphia Eagles’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders, she was quickly linked to an Eagles player, sparking fresh dating rumors. Let’s explore how her love life reached this point. 

All about Nikki Bella’s relationship with John Cena

At 42, Nikki Bella remains one of the most recognizable names in wrestling and entertainment. While she dated privately early in her WWE career, nothing went public or serious until former professional wrestler John Cena entered the picture.

Nikki and Cena dated on and off for six years. Their romance felt larger than life, especially after Cena proposed in the ring at WrestleMania 33. It looked like a fairytale moment. But behind the scenes, major differences lingered. Cena did not want children, while Nikki did. And that gap proved too big to bridge. So, in July 2018, they called it quits. 

But Nikki didn’t stay stuck in the past for long, as she soon found love again, this time with a professional dancer named Artem Chigvintsev.

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Nikki Bella’s relationship with Artem Chigvintsev

The wrestler met Artem Chigvintsev on Dancing With the Stars in 2017. At the time, she was still engaged to John Cena. But after their breakup in 2018, she reconnected with Artem, and sparks flew quickly. By 2019, Nikki and Artem announced their engagement, and a baby was on the way. In 2020, they welcomed their son, Matteo. Then, after multiple wedding delays, the couple finally tied the knot in August 2022. It seemed like Nikki had found her happy ending. But then came the stunning fallout in the relationship.

Why did Nikki Bella get divorced from Artem Chigvintsev?

Things took a dark turn in 2024 for Nikki Bella’s relationship with Artem Chigvintsev. Shortly after their second wedding anniversary, authorities arrested Artem in California on suspicion of domestic violence. Two weeks later, in September, Nikki filed for divorce.

Then, by November 2024, the couple reached a divorce settlement. But the story didn’t end there. In February 2025, Artem spoke out about their relationship for the first time on The Glamorous Grind podcast. He claimed the arrest “ruined” his life. He revealed that the public assumed his guilt, even though prosecutors never filed criminal charges. Artem had also admitted that he still loved Nikki and never wanted the divorce. 

Still, in May 2025, the divorce was officially settled. Nikki Bella agreed to pay Artem a $200,000 lump sum. In addition to that, she also had to give him $3,500 per month in child support for their 4-year-old son. Interestingly, she reportedly saw the payout as proof of how far she’s come in her career. That confidence says a lot about her mindset.

Despite the ugly divorce, Nikki later shared that she and Artem were in a good place while co-parenting. After everything they went through, that’s no small achievement. And recently, while Nikki hasn’t confirmed a new relationship, rumors have linked her to Eagles’ cornerback Cooper DeJean.

Is Nikki Bella dating Cooper DeJean?

The dating rumors involving Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean started when Nikki appeared at Eagles training camp and took a picture with Cooper. Then came her recent Instagram weekend recap reel that again ignited the talk about their relationship. In the reel, Nikki appeared cozily sitting inside Cooper’s locker following the Eagles’ win over the Raiders. Under the reel, Cooper even commented, “Another fun weekend ♥️.” 

Cooper was previously linked to Steph Wilfawn. But they have not been spotted together in recent times, which only added fuel to the speculation of a new relationship. For now, neither Nikki nor Cooper has confirmed their relationship status. But honestly, who wouldn’t be curious about a WWE-meets-NFL crossover romance? So, whether this turns into a full-blown NFL WAG era or just a fun friendship, fans will be watching closely.