Nikki Bella has spent the past week shutting down wild fan accusations, but now she’s at the center of a brand-new headline—one linking her to a rising NFL star nearly half her age.
According to the New York Post, the WWE Hall of Famer is rumored to be dating Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean after the two were seen together during Nikki’s recent visit to Lincoln Financial Field.
The dating rumors exploded after Nikki posted a video recap of her “Sunday Funday” at the Eagles-Raiders game, where Philly shut out Las Vegas 31-0. In the Instagram clip, Nikki is seen hanging out in a private suite, heading down to the field—and even posing inside DeJean’s locker. Fans were quick to point out that she also posed for a photo with DeJean himself.
“So blessed for the people around me, new friends and old, who make life so special and fun,” Nikki wrote in the post.
DeJean didn’t exactly pour cold water on the speculation either. He dropped a not-so-subtle comment on another of Nikki’s posts—an eagle emoji and a red heart. That’s all fans needed to connect the dots.
Nikki’s Philly appearance came after she addressed internet trolls calling her a “whore” over false rumors that she was “hooking up with fans”—something she forcefully denied. In fact, Nikki claimed she hasn’t even kissed anyone in ages, joking that she might need to make out with a pillow just to practice.
But now? Fans think that dry spell might be over. The 42-year-old star finalized her divorce from Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev last November, leaving the door open for a fresh start. And while nothing has been officially confirmed, the locker room photo—and the cozy vibes—have social media buzzing about what’s next.
Meanwhile, Cooper DeJean is riding high in his own right. The Eagles’ 2024 second-round draft pick is becoming a fan favorite in Philly, helping lead the team to a 9-5 record heading into Week 16. With the NFC East title within reach, DeJean’s winning streak might just be extending off the field too.
Whether it’s just a friendly game-day hangout or something more, Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean have everyone talking—and neither of them seems in a rush to shut it down.
Do you think there’s something brewing between Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean—or is this just a harmless football flirtation? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
December 18, 2025 12:28 pm
