Brie Bella reportedly played major role behind Nikki Bella filing for divorce with Artem Chigvintsev after domestic violence arrest

Brie Bella urged her sister Nikki Bella to end her marriage with Artem Chigvintsev after the latter was arrested for domestic battery.


Brie Bella reportedly played major role behind Nikki Bella filing for divorce with Artem Chigvintsev after domestic violence arrest

Nikki Bella, Artem Chigvintsev, and Brie Bella (via Cageside Seats)

Former WWE Superstar Nikki Bella has announced her decision to divorce Artem Chigvintsev. This development comes after Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic violence, just weeks before Bella chose to end their marriage. The couple, who were married for two years, share a son named Matteo. It was reported that her sister, Brie Bella advised her to file for divorce.

According to a source who spoke with Entertainment Tonight, Brie Bella encouraged Nikki Bella to proceed with the divorce due to her deep concern for both her sister and her nephew. She believed there was no place for violence in the world and had been deeply worried about their well-being. Following the incident, the former Women’s Champion has been residing in her family home with Matteo, while Artem Chigvintsev has been staying at a friend’s house.

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The same source also confirmed that Nikki was ‘scared and rattled’ by the whole incident. Nikki had already removed her wedding ring while boarding her private jet. The couple first met on the set of Dancing with the Stars in 2017, but they did not start dating until after her final breakup with John Cena in 2018. They got engaged in 2020 and were married two years later in Paris.

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An interesting detail from the divorce file is that their marriage actually took place in early 2023, not in 2022 as previously thought. Fans have shown full support for the WWE veteran and praised her decision to file for divorce. Another detail confirmed that Nikki had requested to block any spousal support claims from either party.

Nikki Bella posted a clip celebrating her and Artem Chigvintsev’s anniversary days before his arrest

Fans are in utter shock after the news that Nikki Bella has filed for divorce following Artem Chigvintsev’s arrest. Unfortunately, the situation is even more poignant considering that just days before the DWTS star’s arrest, she had posted a video clip of them celebrating their anniversary on social media.

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Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella (via Wrestling News)

The former WWE star took to Instagram and shared a video clip of their wedding day. Nikki expressed her love for him, saying that she loved him deeply.

Chigvintsev also responded to the post, expressing his love for her. It’s a harsh reality of social media that real life often differs significantly from what people present in front of the camera.

However, for some fans, the news of divorce wasn’t that surprising, as Nikki’s picture without her ring was captured by the camera. According to the reports, she has also requested full custody of her son Matteo. Only time will tell when this saga comes to an end.