A few weeks ago, we noted the smoke. Now there’s confirmation there’s at least a flicker of fire.
Following our earlier reporting on Nikki Bella’s sideline appearances at Philadelphia Eagles games — notably while wearing Cooper DeJean’s jersey — sources now say the WWE Hall of Famer and the Eagles cornerback have been spending time together and have gone on a handful of dates. Nothing serious, nothing exclusive, but not nothing either.
According to people familiar with the situation, there is a mutual attraction. The tone, however, remains light. Bella is said to be very much single, enjoying herself, and keeping her priorities firmly in place: her career and raising her son, Matteo. This is dating in the adult sense — low drama, no labels, no Instagram hard-launch.
The rumours gained traction after Bella was spotted at multiple Eagles games, a move that doesn’t exactly go unnoticed when you’re one of the most recognisable women in sports entertainment. Wearing DeJean’s jersey didn’t hurt the speculation, either. At the time, it raised eyebrows. Now, it reads more like a quiet confirmation.
Context matters here. This is Bella’s first public flirtation with romance since her highly publicised and messy divorce from Dancing With the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev in 2024. That split generated headlines well beyond wrestling circles, but by Bella’s own account, the dust has settled. Speaking on The Nikki and Brie Show, she’s said the two are now in a good place and successfully co-parenting.
That makes this development less tabloid chaos and more measured progression. No rebound circus. No public oversharing. Just a high-profile woman easing back into dating on her own terms.
We reached out to Bella’s representatives for comment. As of publication, there’s been no response.
For now, this isn’t a power couple in the making — and it’s not being sold as one. It’s simply two successful people crossing paths, spending time together, and seeing where it goes. In an era of forced narratives and manufactured romance, the restraint may be the most interesting part.
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Last modified: January 9, 2026
