Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean are not officially dating; Nikki Bella has confirmed she is single, though they have been
Background on the Rumors
Rumors linking WWE star Nikki Bella and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean began in late 2025 after Bella visited Philadelphia and was seen at Eagles games, including posing in front of DeJean’s locker and wearing his jersey at Lincoln Financial Field
. Social media interactions, such as liking and commenting on each other’s posts, further fueled speculation
. Fans also noticed flirtatious moments during post-game celebrations and public appearances, which contributed to the narrative of a potential romance
Statements from Cooper DeJean
DeJean addressed the rumors during appearances on the Pat McAfee Show and the Up & Adams podcast. He stated, “I don’t think I have a public relationship” and expressed uncertainty when directly asked about Nikki Bella, indicating that while they may spend time together, nothing official has been confirmed
Statements from Nikki Bella
Nikki Bella has repeatedly clarified her relationship status. On her podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show, she mentioned that she has not been intimate in a long time and is focused on her son, Matteo, and her career
. In a more recent interview on the Angie Martinez IRL podcast, Bella explicitly stated, “I’m single”, emphasizing that dating is not a priority and that she enjoys her current lifestyle with her son
. She also acknowledged the public attention from WWE appearances, such as responding to chants of “Coop” during a Philadelphia event, but framed it as playful rather than confirmation of a relationship
While Bella and DeJean have been seen together and reportedly gone on casual outings, both parties maintain that they are single. Nikki Bella is focused on her career, WWE commitments, and raising her son, Matteo, and has not publicly committed to a romantic relationship with DeJean
. The interactions appear to be friendly and supportive rather than a confirmed romantic partnership.
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