Nikki Bella just made it officialshes single. And while the dating rumors with NFL star Cooper DeJean arent going away, shes not rushing to put a label on anything.
The WWE Hall of Famer was stopped by Adams Apple at the Philadelphia airport on February 1, 2026, where she was asked directly about her relationship status after weeks of speculation. Bella made it clear shes definitely single, saying, Yes, I am single.
But when the interviewer followed up and asked if she was dating, Nikki gave a knowing smile and replied: Im having fun.
Its the first on-camera response shes given since fans began speculating about her and DeJean back in December. Thats when Nikki showed up at Lincoln Financial Field during the Eagles-Raiders game, posed inside DeJeans locker, and later shared photos with him. Her caption didnt exactly kill the rumors: So blessed for the people around me, new friends and old, who make life so special and fun.
Just days later, she doubled down with a December 28 Instagram video where she strutted in DeJeans jersey before the Eagles-Bills game. The caption?
And DeJean didnt do much to calm speculation eitherdropping a heart and eagle emoji on one of Nikkis posts, which only fueled the firestorm.
The attention came shortly after Nikki clapped back at unrelated online accusations about her dating life. At the time, she noted, I havent even kissed anyone in forever. Might need to start practicing on a pillow at this point.
That was then. Now, Nikki seems more than ready to re-enter the limelight on her own terms. Following her finalized divorce from Artem Chigvintsev in November, shes making it clear: shes single, shes unbothered, and shes enjoying whatever comes next.
What do you think Nikki Bella meant by having fun? Is it a soft launch with Cooper DeJean, or is she just living her best single life? Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.
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