The Nikki Bella–Cooper DeJean saga just added another chapter.
According to TMZ, the WWE star and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback have been spending time together and have gone on a few dates, but both are still very much considering themselves single.
TMZ further confirms that there is a "mutual attraction," though the dynamic is intentionally low-key and not exclusive.
Bella, 42, is reportedly enjoying life as it comes, with her primary focus centered on her WWE return and raising her son, Matteo. While there’s been chemistry between her and DeJean, 22, the relationship is being described as casual rather than a full-blown romance.
In other words: some fun dates, no labels, no rush.
That framing lines up with how Bella has publicly described her personal life over the past several months. Following her highly publicized 2024 divorce from Dancing With the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev, Bella has been open about prioritizing stability, co-parenting, and her career.
She has previously said on The Nikki & Brie Show that she and Chigvintsev are in a good place when it comes to raising their son together.
The latest update marks a notable shift from where things appeared to stand just weeks ago.
Dating rumors between Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean first surfaced after Bella shared social media posts from a trip to Philadelphia. In a recap video, fans noticed a quick clip of her smiling in the Eagles’ locker room, including a moment in front of DeJean’s locker.
Other footage showed the two smiling and dancing during a group setting, which immediately set social media buzzing.
Bella added to the speculation—intentionally or not—by attending Eagles games and wearing DeJean’s jersey. Around the same time, DeJean reacted to one of her posts with an eagle emoji and a heart, a small interaction that was enough to send fans into theory mode.
Shortly after, Bella appeared to shut the rumors down entirely. On her podcast, she emphasized that she hadn’t been intimate with anyone “in a really long time,” adding that she hadn’t even kissed anyone and jokingly wondered if she still remembered how. Those comments were widely interpreted as a firm denial of any romantic involvement.