Speculation is swirling around WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia, better known as Nikki Bella, and her rumoured relationship with Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, who is two decades younger than the 42-year-old star. The gossip intensified this week as Nikki was photographed running errands alone in Napa, California, braving the winter downpour without a companion in sight.
A Solo Outing in the Rain
On Monday, the former wrestler tackled a series of chores in Napa completely solo. She embraced the wet weather without a hint of makeup, styling a practical yet chic look featuring a pair of stylish red gumboots. Her brunette hair was tied up in a messy ponytail secured with a red clip. Undeterred by the pouring rain, Garcia's errand run was efficient, taking her to a local bodega, a café, a nail salon, and a grocery store.
This sighting comes after insiders told the Daily Mail that Garcia is 'smitten' with the 22-year-old NFL rookie, whom she is rumoured to be dating. The whispers of a romance first began in the summer when fans spotted Garcia posing with DeJean on the sidelines at the Eagles' training camp in Philadelphia.
Fuel to the Fire: Sideline Appearances and Jersey Sightings
The evidence cited by fans has been mounting. Just a few months after the training camp sighting, Nikki attended the Eagles' 31-0 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders, seemingly enjoying VIP access. Observers were quick to note a photo that showed her sitting comfortably at DeJean's locker.
Further adding to the speculation, Garcia later wore an Eagles-themed outfit for a match on Netflix's WWE Raw. Most notably, on December 28th, she shared a video of herself wearing a Cooper DeJean jersey while attending a game at Lincoln Financial Field. On the other side, DeJean was also spotted at a WWE event in Philadelphia, with wrestler Grayson Waller cheekily suggesting he was only in the front row 'because he wanted to see Bella.'
Despite the growing pile of coincidences, neither star has publicly confirmed or denied the relationship rumours.
Nikki's Own Comments on Love and Attention
In a surprising twist last month, Garcia seemed to pour cold water on the rumours during an episode of her SiriusXM podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show. She claimed she had not been intimate 'in a really long time,' even questioning her own kissing abilities due to the lengthy dry spell. 'I haven't even kissed someone in so long,' she explained.
This admission followed her earlier confession in November that she had begun posting 'thirst traps' on social media to garner attention. She made this bold statement while celebrating her 42nd birthday, citing her need for affirmation following her 2024 divorce from Artem Chigvintsev, a former Dancing With The Stars professional. 'Because I don't text with anyone or do any of that stuff, so that's where it feeds me,' she said of her social media activity.
For now, the public narrative remains split between Nikki's own claims of a quiet personal life and the persistent rumours linking her to the young NFL prospect. Her rainy, solo day in Napa has only added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing speculation.
