Why it's trending
The trigger was Us Weekly's interview with Nikki Bella published on Saturday, August 1, ahead of WWE SummerSlam. Her blunt 'nun' and 'super celibate' quote gave news and entertainment sites a hook, and E! News and Page Six quickly ran their own versions. Because she is a high-profile WWE Hall of Famer with a history of reality TV fame and recent Cooper DeJean romance rumors, the dating update sparked immediate search interest.
WWE star Nikki Bella made headlines on August 1 when Us Weekly published an interview in which she described her current dating life. 'I'm pretty much like a nun at this point,' she said. 'Super celibate. I should just put on a ring.' She also admitted she doesn't have energy to be 'out there getting wild,' and her comments were picked up by E! News and Page Six, both quoting the same exchange.
Across the sources, the core quote is consistent, but some details differ. Us Weekly says Nikki was 'most recently linked' to Philadelphia Eagles star Cooper DeJean and reports that her son, Matteo, is 5. E! News and Page Six describe Matteo as 6, with E! adding that Nikki shut down DeJean rumors on a December 2025 episode of 'The Nikki & Brie Show.' Page Six adds additional context about her ex: Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on domestic violence charges in 2024, the charges were later dropped, and his attorney claimed he called police for protection from Nikki's 'persistent aggression.' These claims are attributed by Page Six and not independently confirmed in the other excerpts.
The timeline behind this story begins with Nikki and Artem Chigvintsev marrying in 2022. Page Six reports she filed for divorce in 2024 after his arrest; the divorce was settled by November 2024, per Us Weekly and E! News. In December 2024, Nikki told Page Six the split was 'tough' but said she and Artem were 'doing a great job' co-parenting. Then, in December 2025, she told her podcast that she hadn't been intimate with anyone in 'a really long time' — setting up this summer's celibacy confirmation.
Nikki's comments land at an important professional moment: she and Brie are teaming with Paige at SummerSlam against Fatal Influence. Brie also told Us Weekly that she's still 'keeping my eyes open' for prospects, but Nikki remains focused on motherhood and her businesses. The broader takeaway, as Brie explained, is that the twins are pushing back on the perception that they were 'massive reality stars' more than wrestlers — a narrative that has long followed them. Fans will likely now watch whether Nikki re-enters the dating scene or continues to keep her love life on hold.
Timeline
- Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev marry
Nikki, then known as Nikki Bella, tied the knot with 'Dancing With the Stars' pro Artem Chigvintsev, according to E! News and Page Six.
- Chigvintsev arrested; Nikki files for divorce
Page Six reports Artem was arrested on a domestic violence charge; charges were later dropped. He denied wrongdoing, and his attorney said he called police for protection from Nikki's 'persistent aggression.'
- Divorce settled
Us Weekly and E! News report Nikki and Artem settled their divorce after two years of marriage.
- Nikki opens up about the split
Nikki called the divorce 'tough' but said she and Artem were 'doing a great job' at co-parenting, per Page Six.
- Cooper DeJean rumors shut down
After being seen with Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, Nikki said on 'The Nikki & Brie Show' that she hadn't been intimate with anyone in 'a really long time,' according to E! News.
- Nikki Bella says she's 'super celibate'
In an Us Weekly interview published ahead of WWE SummerSlam, Nikki said she is 'pretty much like a nun' and focused on her son, work, and her podcast.
Questions people ask
Is Nikki Bella dating anyone right now?
No. She told Us Weekly she is 'super celibate' and 'pretty much like a nun.' Her twin sister, Brie, has tried to set her up, but Nikki has declined, saying she lacks energy and would rather stay home and 'Netflix and chill.'
Who was Nikki Bella linked to after her divorce?
Us Weekly reported she was 'most recently linked' to Philadelphia Eagles player Cooper DeJean. E! News says Nikki seemed to shut down those rumors on a December 2025 episode of her podcast, saying she hadn't been intimate in 'a really long time.'
When did Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev's divorce finalize?
The divorce was settled in November 2024, according to both Us Weekly and E! News. Page Six notes this was after Artem's 2024 domestic violence arrest, which resulted in dropped charges.
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