John Cena and Nikki Bella were once a power couple in WWE. The two had a relationship on reality television, with Total Bellas showcasing them as a couple. However, they went their separate ways. That wont stop Nikki Bellas fans from bringing up her former fianc.
Nikki Garcia addressed the chants that brought up her past relationship with John Cena. These particular chants went down during the November 10 episode of WWE RAW.
Nikki Bella turned heel by attacking Stephanie Vaquer during the show. The event took place in Boston, which is Cenas hometown, so that added to the dynamic. During the segment, fans chanted, John Cena left you. Nikki heard every bit of that.
The WWE Hall of Famer responded to the moment on the latest episode of the Nikki & Brie Show podcast with her twin sister, Brie Garcia.
The hates so gross even some of the chants that I got [on Raw], Nikki said. Brie then replied to say, I didnt like the chants she heard. Nikki Bella went on to expand on that a bit.
Nikki Bella also addressed how fans have treated her online, and how it feels to now receive public support from others in the wrestling industry. Its really nice that people who have credibility in wrestling, like WWEs Big E, have been all for her return to the ring.
Of course, Nikki Bella dated John Cena from 2012 until 2018, ending their engagement that year. Following the split, Nikki began dating Dancing With the Stars professional Artem Chigvintsev. The couple welcomed a son, Matteo, in 2020. Nikki and Artem were married in August 2022. They both filed for divorce in August 2024. The divorce was finalized in November 2024.
We will have to see what is next for Nikki Bella. A WWE Womens World Title match certainly seems to be in the cards right now. Only time will tell if she gets that championship run.
As for John Cena, he is gearing up for his retirement from in-ring competition as he focuses on his career in Hollywood. Cenas final match is scheduled for December 13, 2025, at Saturday Nights Main Event in Washington, D.C., at the Capital One Arena. He will face the winner of the ongoing 16-man Last Time Is Now Tournament.
Whats your take on John Cena and Nikki Bellas relationship? Were you shocked to hear fans in Boston chanting about Cena leaving her? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
