The WWE Universe is incomplete without a mention of John Cena, one of the greatest stars of all time. Widely recognized for his cheerful personality and dimpled smile, he does not fail to impress the audience with his skills both inside and outside the WWE arena. However, as they say, ‘Behind every smile, there’s a story of pain,’ John Cena too has a heartbreaking love story.
Making his WWE debut in 2002, almost ten years down, John Cena was living his best life inside the squared circle. By now, Cena had become one of the top names on the roster as he entered the peak years of his career. His personality and nature helped him associate with various stars backstage and it was at this moment that he got acquainted with Nikki Bella.
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At this time, Nikki Bella also started leaving her mark on the hearts of the audience. Aspiring to become the then-existing WWE Divas Champion, she finally secured the title. Unfortunately, later, she and her twin sister, Brie Bella, were fired from the division by their former rival. However, this didn’t affect the friendship that she had with John Cena.
Nikki Bella and John Cena’s first date and moving in together
John Cena took their friendship a step forward in 2012 when he asked Nikki out on a date. “The first opening line was, ‘Hey, do you want to go to dinner with me?‘ ” revealed Nikki in an interview with TribLIVE Radio. She was extremely shocked at the proposal that Cena made to her.
However, the date was quite impressive for the former WWE Divas Champion. “We just talked and chatted for hours,” she said in an interview with WWE. Their compatibility was at its peak, and soon they started hanging out more often. Within one year, the couple decided to move in together.
The period from 2012 to 2017
For the next 3 to 4 years, John Cena and Nikki Bella’s bond went through a roller coaster ride. Despite many setbacks, the couple managed to stay strong together. A majority of their arguments were about marrying and having kids. While Cena was adamant about not being a father, Nikki wanted to fulfill all her life’s wishes with her love.
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“It’s not negotiable. We’ve been to therapy over it. I don’t think it will ever be over with. I’m stubborn as f*ck and extremely selfish as well,” John Cena told Rolling Stone. Nikki Bella’s past marriage and WWE star Dolph Ziggler‘s confession to Nikki came as a setback for John Cena. However, the couple sorted out the issues and stood together through thick and thin.
John Cena proposed to Nikki Bella in 2017 at WrestleMania 33
The couple marked another massive milestone in 2017 when John Cena asked his lady love for marriage. After defeating The Miz and his wife Maryse at WrestleMania 33, John Cena went down on his knees. “I have been waiting so long to ask you this. Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, will you marry me?” said the Leader of the Cenation.
The audience went crazy as Nikki accepted the proposal. Sealing the once-in-a-lifetime moment with a kiss, the audience could not stop adoring the couple. The segment still remains one of the most cherished moments in the professional wrestling ring for the WWE Universe.
Problems started seeping into John Cena and Nikki Bella’s relationship
The lovey-dovey days of Nikki Bella and John Cena’s relationship were now over and the couple started facing troubles in their relationship. Following a very busy schedule, the couple hardly spent time together. In an episode of Total Bellas, Nikki revealed that six months after Cena’s proposal, they had hardly spent a month sleeping in the same bed.
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However, things started improving for the couple by the end of the year. The two were often spotted hanging out together with vibrant smiles. Nikki Bella shared a lot of posts on her official Instagram handle during this time. Her pictures evidently revealed that the two were busy making their wedding preparations.
Nikki Bella and John Cena called off their wedding in 2018
The WWE couple took the entire WWE Universe by surprise amidst their wedding preparations. While fans were waiting to see Nikki walk down the aisle, the couple called off their wedding in April 2018. “While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for each other,” said the couple in an official statement released by US Weekly.
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The breakup was horrible for both stars. Nikki went ahead to cite it as “painful and traumatising.” Both stars went through a terrible mental state after making the heartbreaking decision. However, neither of the two stopped to express their hearts, and it was evident that the two wanted to fall back together.
Nikki Bella and John Cena reportedly got back again together
While the fans were hurting over the news of Nikki Bella and John Cena breaking up, US Weekly served as an angel. It was reported that the couple had reunited once again. The reports claimed that Nikki wanted some time off to decide the future of the two, which eventually led the two to part ways.
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“Calling off the wedding was the right decision at the moment and their relationship only grew from it. It didn’t mean that any love was lost or that they lost any feelings for one another,” the reports claimed. It also suggested that the couple had fallen back together. John Cena also told TMZ that he was down with being a father.
Nikki Bella and John Cena undergo a silent break forever
US Weekly’s report came as a silver lining to the gray clouds. However, Nikki Bella put an end to all the hopes of their togetherness the same year. In another statement to US Weekly, Nikki Bella said, “After much time and soul-searching alone, and together, we have decided to officially part ways.” With this came the end of the beautiful relationship that John Cena and Nikki Bella shared.
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Fans anticipated a long-term relationship when John Cena confessed his love to Nikki Bella. No one had expected that the bond between the two would end in complete failure. Perhaps it was all that destiny wanted to do – put them in a better position in their respective lives.
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