WWE Icon Nikki Bella's Valentine's Day Plans Amid NFL Romance Speculation
WWE women's wrestling legend Nikki Bella has opened up about her Valentine's Day arrangements while swirling rumours continue to link her romantically with rising Philadelphia Eagles defensive star Cooper DeJean. The former WWE Divas Champion, who found fame alongside her twin sister Brie Bella, appears to be keeping her holiday celebrations firmly focused on family despite growing public interest in her personal life.
Family-Focused Valentine's Celebration
When questioned by the Daily Mail about her plans for the romantic holiday, the 42-year-old wrestler revealed a decidedly low-key approach. "You know I'm doing it with my son," Nikki stated. "So we'll be either building Legos, riding trains or doing something fun." Her sister and longtime tag-team partner Brie Bella reinforced this family-oriented perspective, adding, "We always make it a family event. We always take the kids out, we do something really cute."
Rumours Gain Momentum
The speculation about a potential romance between Nikki Bella and the 22-year-old NFL cornerback has intensified significantly in recent weeks. The pair were first linked after posing together at the Eagles' training camp during the summer months, with Nikki later attending an Eagles game against the Las Vegas Raiders during the regular season. Further fuel was added to the fire when she was spotted sitting in DeJean's designated spot within the Eagles' locker room facility.
During a recent episode of Monday Night Raw at Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena, the wrestling icon directly addressed the growing rumours after the hometown crowd began chanting "Coop" at her in the ring. Initially mistaking the chants for boos directed at the Eagles missing the Super Bowl, Nikki was corrected by her sister Brie before joking, "Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl baby!"
DeJean's Public Comments
Cooper DeJean himself has faced direct questioning about the rumoured relationship. During an appearance on sports host Kay Adams' FanDuel show "Up & Adams," the NFL player was grilled about the speculation. When Adams teased him by asking about becoming "Aunt Nikki Bella" alongside his role as "fun uncle" to teammate Reed Blankenship's expected child, DeJean laughed before responding, "Good one. I don't know about that, she's a good friend."
After Adams read Bella's "good taste" comment aloud, DeJean played coy, asking, "Who's she talking about? She could be talking about anybody." However, he did offer praise for the wrestling star's professional accomplishments, stating, "She is [a legend], she's amazing at what she does. She's been doing it for a long time."
Mixed Signals and Insider Revelations
The potential romance has seen several intriguing developments that have kept fans guessing. DeJean previously appeared to downplay any romantic connection when he performed a John Cena-themed celebration on the NFL field, seemingly referencing Bella's ex-fiancé whom she nearly married before calling off their wedding weeks before the ceremony.
However, a Daily Mail insider recently revealed that Bella is "smitten" with the NFL player despite their twenty-year age difference. "Nikki spent New Year's Eve with her sister. But it doesn't mean she wasn't thinking about Cooper," the source explained. "She's smitten by him and playfully talks about him to friends. She's really happy and it's an exciting time for her - but she is definitely keeping it as casual as possible, for now."
The insider added practical considerations affecting the dynamic, noting, "Cooper is in the middle of football season so he can't do much until it's over. That's why they're keeping it casual and not forcing anything."
Philadelphia Connections
Bella's apparent affinity for the Philadelphia Eagles has become increasingly evident in recent months. During a WWE appearance at the end of December, she wore Eagles-inspired colours to the ring, prompting Raw announcers to comment on air about her fashion choice. One initially noted, "She's got those nice Philadelphia Eagles colours on..." before his broadcast partner added, "She does, that's been noticeable with much attention on social media lately."
As Valentine's Day approaches, Nikki Bella maintains her focus on family celebrations with her son while the sports and entertainment worlds continue to speculate about her connection with the rising NFL star. Both parties have acknowledged their friendship publicly while neither has confirmed nor denied romantic involvement, leaving fans to watch for further developments in this cross-sports entertainment storyline.
