Nikki Bella used a live WWE moment in Philadelphia to lean directly into long-running speculation about her personal life.
The former WWE champion appeared on Monday Night Raw alongside her sister Brie Bella, with the segment quickly shifting focus from storyline heat to real-world intrigue involving Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean.
What followed was a brief exchange that appeared to offer the clearest public acknowledgment yet of the rumours that have followed both names for months.
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Nikki Bella addresses the chants during Raw in Philadelphia
Nikki Bella was met with a loud reaction from the Philadelphia crowd as she and Brie Bella entered the ring on Monday Night Raw.
Brie Bella then clarified that the chants were not boos at all, but fans calling out “Coop” in reference to Cooper DeJean.
Rather than deflecting, Bella responded directly after the explanation, addressing the chant head on and acknowledging the attention surrounding DeJean.
She told the Philadelphia crowd, “Can you blame a girl for having good taste?” before immediately adding, “Pro Bowl, baby!”
The line drew a strong reaction inside the arena and marked the first time Bella had referenced DeJean so clearly during a WWE broadcast.
Why the moment matters for the dating rumours
Cooper DeJean has been connected to Nikki Bella through months of speculation, appearances at events, and social media discussion, but neither side had publicly confirmed anything on record.
The Raw segment represented a shift, as Bella chose to lean into the reference rather than dismiss it.
DeJean, a second-year NFL defensive back, was not in attendance due to Pro Bowl commitments, but his name being acknowledged on live WWE television in Philadelphia added weight to the moment.
The timing also coincided with the Bella Twins outlining future plans on Raw, blending real-life conversation with storyline progression in a way WWE often encourages.
While neither Bella nor DeJean has issued a separate statement, the live reaction and Bella’s words were enough to turn long-running rumours into something far more concrete in the eyes of fans.
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