While her ex John Cena was making headlines for his retirement, WWE legend Nikki Bella may have stolen the spotlight with rumours of a new romance. The 42-year-old hall of famer has sparked speculation about a relationship with Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean, who is just 22 years old.
Social Media Clues Fuel Speculation
The rumours began after Bella shared a series of posts from her weekend in Philadelphia on December 19, 2025. Her social media activity followed the Eagles' dominant 31-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. In a video compilation captioned "So blessed for the people around me," Bella was seen enjoying the city's nightlife.
Two moments in particular caught fans' attention. First, Bella posted a photo of herself smiling while seated in DeJean's locker stall at Lincoln Financial Field. Later, in footage from a nightclub, she appeared to be snuggled close to the young NFL star on a bench.
Adding fuel to the fire, Cooper DeJean commented on Bella's post with eagle and heart emojis, a gesture fans quickly interpreted as a public show of affection.
A Notable Age Gap and Shared Interests
The potential pairing has highlighted a significant 20-year age difference between the two celebrities. Nikki Bella recently celebrated her 42nd birthday, while DeJean, a second-round draft pick in 2024, is only 22.
This is not the first time Bella has been linked to the Eagles player. During a visit to Eagles training camp earlier this year, she posed for a photo with DeJean. Bella, a well-known fan of Philadelphia sports teams, has frequently shared posts from Phillies baseball and Flyers hockey games over the past several months.
Bella's Personal and Professional Comeback
The speculation comes during a period of significant change for Nikki Bella. The WWE superstar, who came out of retirement to return to the ring in January 2025, has been enjoying a successful comeback with several high-profile matches.
On the personal front, Bella finalized her divorce from Dancing with the Stars professional Artem Chigvintsev in November 2024. Prior to that, she was in a highly publicized nearly six-year relationship with John Cena, which ended in 2018.
As for Cooper DeJean, his team is leading the NFC East with a 9-5 record, despite a season reportedly marred by locker-room discord. The Eagles are next scheduled to play the Washington Commanders on Saturday.
Neither Nikki Bella nor Cooper DeJean has officially confirmed or denied the dating rumours, leaving fans to speculate based on their social media interactions and shared appearances.
