Nikki Bella and John Cena’s relationship Shaped by love, ambition, and the pressures of living in the spotlight, Nikki and John Cena’s bond grew in front of millions. Although their journey was filled with high-profile moments, it was also marked by private challenges. Here is a look at the duo’s whirlwind relationship. When did Bella and John start dating? The couple started dating in 2012 after years of crossing paths in WWE. John was already a 16-time world champion, while Nikki was a rising star in the women’s division. Regardless, their chemistry, often highlighted in wrestling storylines and media appearances, was undeniable. John Cena and Nikki Bella attend the premiere of “Daddy’s Home 2” at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California.
Their relationship took centre stage on Total Divas and its spin-off, Total Bellas. The reality TV shows gave fans candid glimpses of their private lives, from awkward family dinners to emotional discussions about their future. Was John Cena married to Nikki Bella? The two were not married but engaged. John proposed to Nikki at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. He told her: I’ve been waiting so long to ask you this… will you marry me? Their engagement solidified John and Nikki’s status as WWE’s ultimate power couple. Unfortunately, despite the grand gesture and PDA, the duo faced significant challenges behind the scenes. One of their biggest issues was their differing stances on starting a family. Nikki wanted kids, but John wasn’t ready yet. John spoke about their clashing plans, stating: I’m trying to be a realist. I’ve told you that I don’t want to get married, and I don’t want to have kids, and you do want to get married, and you do want to have kids.
So I feel like this is a time bomb over my head. John Cena and Nikki Bella arrive for the premiere of “Blockers” in Los Angeles, California. What happened to John Cena and Nikki Bella? The two broke up in April 2018, just weeks before their wedding. They announced their split in a joint statement saying: While this decision was difficult, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for one another. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time in our lives. Two weeks after the split, they appeared to reconcile when John appeared on a show and publicly professed his love for her and willingness to change, stating: I love her. I want to be with her. I want to make her my wife. I want to be the father of her children. While they tried spending time together to rebuild their union, it didn’t work out as they hoped. In July 2018, Bella confirmed that their engagement was officially off. Their decision to part ways was based on the reality that love alone wasn’t enough.
Nikki Bella and John Cena now Following the split, the couple has moved on with their lives. Nikki found love with professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev, her Dancing with the Stars partner. Their connection blossomed off-screen, leading to an engagement in 2019 and their son, Matteo, born in 2020. She’s shared how motherhood has transformed her life, saying: I’m finally living the life I always imagined — love, family, and freedom to be myself. John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh attend the Los Angeles premiere of Amazon MGM Studios “Jackpot” at TCL Chinese Theatre. On the other hand, John Cena also found happiness and love with Shay Shariatzadeh, a Canadian engineer he met while filming in Vancouver. The two kept their relationship largely private. In October 2020, they married in a quiet ceremony in Florida, followed by a second celebration in Vancouver in 2022.
by Gladys Mokeira Obiero
