Nikki Bella is setting the record straight after a wave of online speculation linked her to Philadelphia Eagles defensive standout Cooper DeJean.
During the December 18 episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, the WWE Hall of Famer directly addressed chatter about her dating life while talking candidly with her twin sister, Brie Garcia. Without naming DeJean outright, Bella made it clear that rumors suggesting she’s been romantically involved with anyone are wide of the mark.
“It’s crazy because I actually haven’t been touched or done anything in so long,” Bella said on the podcast. “It’s funny when people call me a whore when I actually haven’t had intimacy in a really long time, or even thought of kissing.”
She doubled down moments later, adding, “I haven’t even kissed someone in so long. It’s kind of crazy. I was thinking of this last night—do I even know how to kiss?”
Brie jumped in to reassure her sister, saying, “You do. It’s like riding a bike.” Bella laughed it off with a joke of her own, quipping that she might “make out with my pillow” just to make sure she still has it.
The rumors about Bella and DeJean began after Bella shared an Instagram roundup from a recent trip to Philadelphia. In the video montage, she’s seen smiling in the Eagles’ locker room, including a brief clip of her posing in front of DeJean’s locker.
Another moment showed Bella and DeJean smiling and dancing during the trip, set to Alex Warren’s song “Ordinary.” The blink-and-you-miss-it clips quickly caught fans’ attention, sparking speculation about a possible relationship.
Bella captioned the post with a message focused on gratitude and friendship, writing, “So blessed for the people around me, new friends and old, who make life so special and fun.”
Bella was in Philadelphia alongside WWE star Cody Rhodes, and her visit coincided with the Eagles’ recent matchup.
Professionally, both are in high-visibility moments of their careers. Bella has returned to WWE full-time and is currently involved in a major storyline opposite Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer.
DeJean, meanwhile, continues to rise as a key piece of the Eagles’ defense after a standout second season that includes strong tackling numbers and impact plays.
As for her personal life, Bella finalized her divorce from Artem Chigvintsev earlier this year and shares custody of their five-year-old son, Matteo.