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Nikki Bella and John Cena will be linked together in pro wrestling conversations for the rest of the time. Bella and Cena were in a committed and public relationship for about six years from 2012 to 2018.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

5 Must-Face Opponents for WWE’s Nikki Bella

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella made her long-awaited return to WWE at Royal Rumble 2025 and has been working a full-time WWE schedule since the summer of 2025.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Total Apex Sports / December 30

Nikki Bella Fuels Cooper DeJean Romance Rumors with Eagles Tribute on WWE Raw

If you had “Nikki Bella soft-launching a relationship with a Philadelphia Eagles rookie” on your 2025 bingo card, go ahead and collect your prize, because the rest of us are still trying to process this timeline.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 23

Nikki Bella Brings the Heat to Monday Night Raw, Torches Lions Fans Amidst Cooper DeJean Romance Rumors

If you had “WWE Hall of Famer trolling Detroit Lions fans to defend her rumored 22-year-old NFL boyfriend” on your 2025 Bingo card, congratulations—you are officially a prophet.

Nikki Bella trolls Detroit Lions, Michigan football during WWE Raw

If you’re a Michigan football fan, the odds are you also root for the Detroit Lions when it comes to the NFL. It’s been a tough 2025 for that fan combo, and WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella further rubbed salt in the wound Monday night.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

Nikki Bella Sparks Controversy After Attack on Raquel Rodriguez on WWE Raw

The match turned into a brutal fight pretty quickly, with neither woman holding anything back. Raquel Rodriguez started finding the gaps and building momentum, looking like she was closing in on a big win, while Stephanie Vaquer struggled to get things under control fully.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 16

Stephanie Vaquer Sends Retirement Threat To Nikki Bella

Stephanie Vaquer wants to be a fighting WWE World Heavyweight Champion, but Nikki Bella has made that goal difficult to achieve the last two weeks on WWE Raw.

Wrestling News / Burn City Sports / December 16

WWE superstar Nikki Bella named Grand Marshal in 2025 Fiesta Bowl Parade

The Fiesta Bowl Parade has always blended sports, spectacle, and community. Now, in 2025, naming WWE superstar Nikki Bella as grand marshal pushes that formula into a bigger spotlight.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 6

WWE Reportedly Considering Significant New Role For Nikki Bella

What does WWE have in mind for Nikki Bella? The two-time WWE Divas Champion made her surprising return to the company by entering the Women’s Royal Rumble Match earlier this year, and while she came up short, she has managed to turn it into a noteworthy year.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella Breaks Silence After Tough WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Loss

WWE held one of the most memorable Survivor Series: WarGames events on November 29 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. With an audience of 46,016 in attendance, the show became the first November premium live event to be hosted in a stadium, eclipsing last year’s 17,000-strong Vancouver crowd.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / November 30

Survivor Series: WarGames Homecoming for Nikki Bella Goes in Vain as She Fails to Dethrone Stephanie Vaquer

Stephanie Vaquer had a chip on her shoulder heading into Survivor Series: WarGames, and it was as big as the size of Nikki Bella. The former CMLL star successfully defended her women’s world title against the WWE Hall of Famer in a battle of different eras on Saturday.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Nikki Bella Shocks WWE Fans With Emotional Announcement About Her Final Run

Nikki Bella has made a statement that will send shockwaves through the WWE Universe. The former two-time champion and WWE Hall of Famer confirmed that her current return to the ring is not another indefinite comeback. She said plainly that, however long this run lasts, a year or two, it will be her last and final run in WWE.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 10

WWE Raw Results: Nikki Bella Turns Heel in John Cena's Hometown

On the hottest Raw of 2025, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella finally betrayed La Primera Stephanie Vaquer. After Vaquer defeated Raquel Rodriguez to retain the Women's World Championship, Bella saved the champ from a post-match attack by Roxanne Perez.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / November 8

“We have the same aura”: Nikki Bella on her chemistry with Stephanie Vaquer

Nikki Bella has expressed nothing but “love” for her experience working alongside Stephanie Vaquer. The two recently formed a tag team. They have quickly built strong chemistry inside the ring.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 6

WWE Women Think Nikki Bella Is 'Lucky' For Getting Advice From Industry Great

If you haven't noticed in recent weeks, Nikki Bella has really started to find her groove in the ring. The WWE Hall of Famer returned to professional wrestling back in February after a three-year hiatus, and it had been even longer since she wrestled a singles match.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Nikki Bella Reflects on Her Recent WWE Return

The most recent appearance of Nikki Bella in the ring has reignited excitement among the WWE Universe. Following her last match on Raw with Roxanne Perez, she spoke about her performance, the fan reaction, and the personal growth that led to her return.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 28

Nikki Bella Gets WWE 2K25 Makeover After Calling Out Her In-Game Look

Nikki Bella was added to WWE 2K25 as part of surprise DLC last month, but the Hall of Famer's in-game look left a lot to be desired. After a lot of complaints, some of which came from Bella herself, 2K has rolled out an update that makes Nikki look a lot more like the way she looks in real life in 2025.