WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella appeared to publicly acknowledge a relationship with Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean on Monday night during WWE RAW at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, nearly seven weeks after speculation about the pair first emerged.
While speaking to the crowd from inside the ring, Bella delivered a line that seemed to directly reference DeJean’s latest NFL achievement. “Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I pro-bo, baby,” she said, a remark widely interpreted as a nod to DeJean’s selection to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games as a first-time honoree.
DeJean was named to the NFC roster and joined four other Eagles players at the Pro Bowl Games, held Tuesday at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Bella’s comment marked her clearest public acknowledgment yet linking her to the Eagles defensive standout since dating rumors began circulating late last year.
🚨BREAKING: WWE STAR NIKKI BELLA APPEARS TO CONFIRM SHE IS DATING #EAGLES STAR COOPER DEJEAN.
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) February 3, 2026
Brie Bella: “I actually think they're saying Coop…”
Nikki Bella: “Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl baby”
WOW…. 👀👀👀
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The speculation began to build in December after Bella attended the Eagles’ December 14 home game at Lincoln Financial Field, where Philadelphia dominated the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0. She later posted photos from the outing on Instagram on December 16, prompting DeJean to respond in the comments with an eagle emoji and a heart.
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The buzz intensified the next day when Bella shared another Instagram video that briefly showed her posing in front of DeJean’s locker.
That social media interaction followed an earlier appearance by Bella at an Eagles practice on September 5, ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the first moment that publicly connected the two and sparked early dating rumors.
Nikki Bella Previously Denied Dating Rumors Amid Social Media Speculation
Despite the online attention, Nikki Bella previously denied being in a relationship with Cooper DeJean. On December 21, during an episode of the Nikki & Brie Show, she addressed the rumors and the assumptions made about her personal life.
“It’s crazy because I actually haven’t been touched or done anything in so long,” Nikki said. “It’s funny when people call me a w**** when I actually haven’t had intimacy in a really long time, (or even thought) of kissing. I haven’t even kissed someone in so long. It’s, like, kind of crazy. I was thinking of this last night. Do I know how to kiss?”
For those unfamiliar, the WWE Hall of Famer was previously married to professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev. The two tied the knot in August 2022 in Paris. Bella filed for divorce in September 2024 after two years of marriage, and the split was finalized in November 2024.
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DeJean was previously linked to Steph Wilfawn, whose most recent update suggested their relationship ended in February 2025. Neither Bella nor DeJean has released an official statement confirming a romance in the wake of Bella’s comments on RAW.
