Nikki Bella, the WWE Hall of Famer, has been in the spotlight recently following her return to the wrestling ring after a hiatus. Her personal life has also been a topic of interest, especially after her split from ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev and her brief relationship with NFL player Cooper DeJean.
Although Bella and Cooper seemed to hit it off, their romance didn’t last long. In a recent interview with Lala Kent, Bella opened up about the reasons behind the split. She revealed that the significant 20-year age gap between them was a major factor in the relationship not working out. Bella explained that while Cooper was amazing, the media scrutiny surrounding their age difference also played a role in their decision to part ways.
Bella candidly shared, “20 years younger is super young. I did have different conversations with that one. But I realized that young 20s are young, but late 20s are great. I’m someone who’s obsessed with conversation and sharing experiences. I already know that I need to have someone who’s lived a journey; that’s how I connect.”
She further added, “I look at the guys in their 20s that I’ve been with as hookups—have fun, make you feel sexy—and I never thought of them as more than that… It was the media, because they made a big deal about this age gap… He’s the 20-year one I made the headlines with. He’s amazing, but it’s just the age gap.”
On the wrestling front, the Bella Twins made a comeback on WWE SmackDown, hinting at a potential run for the Tag Team titles at WrestleMania. The iconic duo, consisting of Nikki and her sister Brie, expressed their desire to capture the gold once again, setting the stage for an exciting storyline in the weeks to come.
As fans eagerly await the next chapter in the Bella Twins’ WWE journey, it’s clear that both in and out of the ring, Nikki Bella continues to be a force to be reckoned with. Stay tuned to see what unfolds next for the Bella Twins and their quest for Tag Team glory in the world of professional wrestling.
