WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is reportedly making a play for a new target on the field, and the evidence is mounting in the City of Brotherly Love.
Rumors are swirling that the 42-year-old reality star, now known as Nikki Garcia, is dating Philadelphia Eagles standout cornerback Cooper DeJean. The speculation reached a fever pitch this week after Bella was spotted at Lincoln Financial Field for the Eagles’ dominant 31-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
According to reports from Page Six and social media footage shared by Bella herself, the “Total Bellas” star was seen touring the Eagles’ facilities and specifically posing for photos inside DeJean’s locker before the game. The two were later seen celebrating the win together at a local Philadelphia bar, appearing close in a series of clips set to romantic music on her Instagram.
The Age Gap and Past Heartbreak
The potential pairing has ignited a firestorm of online debate, primarily centered on the 20-year age difference. DeJean, a rising star and Super Bowl champion in just his second NFL season, is 22.
For Bella, the rumors mark a sharp pivot following a string of high-profile and often difficult relationships:
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John Cena: Bella’s most famous romance ended in 2018 when she and the WWE icon called off their wedding just weeks before the date, reportedly due to disagreements over having children.
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Artem Chigvintsev: She married her former “Dancing with the Stars” partner in 2022. However, the marriage ended in a rocky 2024 divorce following Chigvintsev’s arrest on domestic violence charges.
More Than a Fling?
While critics point to the age gap, supporters note that both are legal adults navigating high-pressure careers in the public eye. This isn’t the first time the two have been linked; DeJean was previously seen backstage at a WWE “Monday Night RAW” event in Philadelphia, with fellow wrestler Grayson Waller hinting on-air that the NFL player was there specifically to see Bella.
As of Thursday, representatives for both Bella and DeJean have remained silent. Whether this is a serious romance or a high-profile friendship, Nikki Bella has once again proven she is a mainstay at the intersection of professional sports and celebrity headlines.
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