Nikki Bella surprised fans when shemade her in-ring returnduring the2025 Royal RumblePremium Live Event. Bella impressed many with her in-ring skills and now she has revealed a brief reunion she had with John Cena at the event.
In an interview with Kristin Cavallari on Lets Be Honest via PEOPLE, Nikki shared details about their brief backstage reunion. She said they crossed paths while she was talking in a group, and Cena came by to shake hands with everyone, including her.
After he left, the other women reacted with surprise, but Nikki Bella reminded them to be respectful since Cena is married. She said the moment was quick but felt positive, especially since they both happened to return at the same event.
Cena and Bella were together from 2012 to 2018. Cena famously proposed to her at WrestleMania 33 after their match against The Miz and Maryse, but they broke up a year later. Nikki later married Artem Chigvintsev in 2022, though they divorced in 2024. Meanwhile, Cena has been married to Shay Shariatzadeh since 2020.
Despite the ups and downs in her personal life, Nikki Bella remains in the spotlight with her WWE appearances. Her surprise return at the Royal Rumble has fans wondering if this could lead to more WWE appearances in the future. Bella already confirmed she will return in the future so well have to see when she will return.
What do you think about Nikki Bella and John Cenas brief reunion? Do you think they will ever work together again in an angle? Let us know in the comments!
