Which Bella Twin was Engaged to John Cena

Last Modified Mar 5, 2025 15:03 GMT
Which Bella Twin was Engaged to John Cena
John Cena with Nikki Bella (Image Source: wwe.com)

One of the Bella Twins was famously engaged to WWE superstar John Cena, making headlines inside and outside the wrestling world. Their relationship was heavily featured on WWE television and reality shows, capturing the attention of fans everywhere. Cena proposed in a grand moment at WrestleMania, creating one of the most memorable engagements in WWE history. Despite their strong connection, the engagement was eventually called off, leaving many fans shocked. The journey of their romance, from their first public appearances to their emotional breakup, remains a significant part of WWE history and continues to be a topic of discussion among wrestling fans.

Bella Twin that Engaged to John Cena

Nikki Bella reportedly was engaged to WWE superstar John Cena. The pair reportedly started dating in 2012 and engaged five years later on April 2, 2017, following Cena's proposal to Nikki on the stage of WrestleMania 33. Cena and Nikki planned to marry in May 2018 but separated in April of that year.

Cena and Nikki finally went on their first date in 2012. During a 2014 interview with WWE, the WWE Diva shared details about their memorable first outing. According to USmagazine.com, John Cena and Nikki Bella moved in together in 2013, but it was later revealed that Cena required Nikki to sign a lengthy agreement before making the move official. Their relationship struggles, particularly their differences regarding marriage and children, were well-documented on Total Divas and Total Bellas. While Cena eventually agreed to marry Nikki, she had difficulty accepting that he did not want kids and hoped he would change his mind.

After they won a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania 33 in 2017, Cena proposed to Nikki. However, by early 2018, signs of trouble appeared, and they eventually called off their wedding in April, stating they still had love and respect for each other. A month later, Cena publicly expressed his desire to reconcile, and Nikki was reportedly surprised by his words.

Shortly after, reports confirmed that the couple had rekindled their romance, with sources saying Nikki needed time to reflect but never stopped loving Cena. In early June, they shared cryptic social media posts hinting at their reunion, and Cena admitted he had reconsidered his stance on having children. Despite getting back together, they decided to take things slow and put wedding plans on hold.

By the end of July, Nikki Bella officially announced their final breakup, saying they had spent time working on their relationship but ultimately decided to part ways. She reflected on their six-year relationship as a loving experience but knew ending it was the best choice for her. Cena and Nikki maintained a respectful relationship after their breakup and they both congratulated each other on their career.

John Cena’s Wife and Nikki Bella’s Husband

John Cena married Shay Shariatzadeh on October 12, 2020. They met in Vancouver while shooting for Playing with Fire and dated for a year before their marriage.

Nikki Bella, meanwhile, exchanged wedding vows with Artem Chigvintsev, a professional dancer. They began dating in 2019 and got engaged the following year. Their son Matteo was born in 2020 and they got married in 2022. People.com reported that Nikki filed for divorce due to a domestic violence charge against Artem and disclosed her interest in becoming friends after their split up.

FAQs on Which Bella Twin was Engaged to John Cena

A. John Cena and Nikki Bella maintained a respectful and friendly relationship, as per USmagazine.com.


A. Nikki Bella was married to Artem Chigvintsev from 2022 to 2024, as per People.

A. Nikki Bella's engagement ring from John Cena costs $115,000 as per Entertainmentnow.

A. Nikki Bella and John Cena were together for six years (2012-2018) as per USmagazine.com. 


A. John Cena is reportedly married to Shay Shariatzadeh in 2020. 

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