“I cry every time he leaves,” Nikki Garcia (Nikki Bella) finally breaks silence on messy public divorce from Artem Chigvintsev after domestic violence dispute
Nikki Garcia got candid about her life after splitting with Artem Chigvintsev and coping with the new co-parenting dynamic.

Nikki Garcia (via SEScoops)
Nikki Garcia has been in the headlines for the last few months after announcing her divorce from her former husband, Artem Chigvintsev. After enduring such a tough time, the former Divas Champion returned to her podcast to discuss her life after splitting with her husband. The 41-year-old revealed that she has been having a hard time coping with her life after the end of her marriage.
Speaking on The Nikki & Brie Show, Garcia shared that she and Chigvintsev have decided to co-parent their son, Matteo. While adjusting to this new arrangement has been challenging, Garcia admitted that having her son only half the time has been heartbreaking. Despite the difficulties, she remains determined to make the situation work for Matteo’s well-being.
It’s been really tough. I’ve been heartbroken, sad. You know, you dream of having this family and you
Nikki Garcia via The Nikki & Brie Show
have this incredible love and it just goes the other way… I miss Matteo, oh my goodness… I’ve never been in the home without him. Really, really hard. Very emotional… I cry every time he leaves.
The former Divas Champion has garnered significant support from her fans during this challenging time. She filed for divorce two months ago, citing allegations of domestic violence against her former husband, Artem Chigvintsev. While Chigvintsev denied the accusations, the couple ultimately settled their divorce and established new co-parenting terms.
Nikki Garcia speaks on her split from Artem Chigvintsev:
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“It’s been really tough. I’ve been heartbroken and sad — great love story turned terrible — I never saw it coming” pic.twitter.com/AmwyL4anMQ
The Total Divas star expressed her heartbreak over how things with Chigvintsev turned out differently than she had hoped. She revealed that the situation has left her deeply shattered. Despite this, the 41-year-old extended her best wishes to her former husband for the future and remains hopeful about embracing a positive path forward.
Nikki Garcia seeks privacy and support for her child Matteo after such messy divorce
Nikki Garcia has been going through a challenging time dealing with her personal issues. After turning her life upside down, the 41-year-old continues to have a positive mindset about the days to come in her life. In the same conversation on The Nikki & Brie Show, the former WWE star detailed her difficulties dealing with the divorce.

Garcia shared that her wounds are still fresh, and she is struggling to navigate through this difficult period. Emphasizing the importance of privacy for her son Matteo, she expressed her commitment to providing him with a stable and positive co-parenting environment. Additionally, the E! star admitted that she has neglected her health during this challenging and emotionally taxing time.
One thing that I have realized disconnecting from the world, when you know the truth, nothing else matters.
Nikki Garcia via The Nikki & Brie Show
The 41-year-old emphasized the importance of disconnecting from the outside world to embrace solitude and self-reflection. She stated that she is clear about what is right and wrong for her life. From this point forward, her primary focus will be on her and her child’s health and safety, prioritizing their well-being above all else.
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