WWE star Nikki Bella, 42, has stated she is currently celibate after her rumored romance with NFL player Cooper DeJean, 20 years her junior, concluded. The speculation surrounding their relationship ended when DeJean was seen with Abby Summers.
DeJean, a Super Bowl champion with the Eagles, has since confirmed a relationship with Summers. The pair recently posted about their attendance at the Kentucky Derby, marking a public confirmation of their relationship. Bella, whose real name is Nikki Garcia, acknowledged the end of the rumors during an interview with Us Weekly.
"I'm pretty much like a nun at this point. Super celibate. I should just put on a ring," Bella said, adding, "I wish I was out there getting wild. I just don't have the energy for it."
Bella's recent months have been busy, including a return to the WWE, furthering business ventures with a wine company, and co-hosting a podcast with her twin sister Brie. She is also a single mother to her six-year-old son, Matteo, from her marriage to dancer Artem Chigvintsev, which ended in divorce in 2024.
Speculation about Bella and DeJean began at the start of the year. Bella fueled the rumors by attending Eagles games, including one where she wore DeJean's jersey, and was seen in front of his locker. Commentators on Netflix's wrestling program also discussed the potential romance. DeJean, then 23, previously described Bella as a "legend" and "amazing at what she does."
However, the connection between Bella and DeJean reportedly cooled, leading to their separate paths. Bella indicated she is still open to dating, stating, "I still keep my eyes open. There’s been some prospects."