John Cena and Nikki Bella’s love story goes a long way. The couple gave the fans innumerable moments to be a part of and thus have been one of the most loved couples in the WWE. One of the most beautiful moments of their relationship was when Cena went down on his knees and proposed to his long-term sweetheart amidst a loud audience.
While the proposal set bars for all the cupids out there, it didn’t work as great as John Cena expected for Nikki. The Leader of the Cenation wanted to surprise Nikki with the proposal but it appeared as if Nikki already knew. Confessing on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,’ Nikki Bella revealed that she felt that the proposal was indeed quite close.
“There was a lot of speculation. But his mom was sitting front row – the first time she’s ever been to a live wrestling event in 16 years. So I was like, ‘Maybe this is for me …,” said one half of the Bella Twins. The entire WWE Universe was elated when they witnessed the moment. However, as destiny wanted, the couple had to part ways after almost six years of dating. The breakup not only impacted the stars but also broke numerous hearts of the audience.
What led John Cena and Nikki Bella to break up?
John Cena and Nikki Bella’s relationship went through all the phases in front of the WWE Universe. After Cena and Nikki got engaged on the WrestleMania 33 stage, the fans were convinced that the two would soon tie the knot. However, the dream soon subsided as the couple announced their split over differences in their opinion.
While Nikki Bella dreamt of building a family with the Peacemaker star, Cena was not ready to have kids with her. “Overall, we did have such an incredible relationship, it was just two people that wanted two different lives. We were trying so hard to make it one. Even in the end, when he was willing to give me kids, I could just tell, it’s not what he wanted,” said Nikki on Maria Menounos’ podcast.
Hardship, loss, and humility are extremely difficult waters to navigate, but perseverance thru them builds a strength to withstand anything life throws your way.
— John Cena (@JohnCena) April 16, 2018
The difference eventually made a big hole in their relationship and the two decided to break up. Nikki Bella claims that her breakup was “traumatizing” for her. However, the two former WWE power couples found their life partners and are now happily married. While John Cena had been married to Shay Shariatzadeh since 2020, Nikki Bella tied the knot to Artem Chigvintesev in August 2022.