Nikki Bella has faced countless battles in the ring, but her latest challenge hits much closer to home. After confirming her relationship with Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev in early 2019, following their pairing on the show, the couple’s marriage has come to an unexpected and sudden end. Despite the recent turmoil, Nikki has released a response, and she isn’t retreating into isolation.
TMZ reports that Nikki was recently spotted in Napa Valley, spending quality time with her four-year-old son, Matteo. Just days after filing for divorce, the former WWE star appeared in high spirits, taking her son to his dance class. Dressed in matching black athletic wear, both mother and son looked ready for some light exercise. While Nikki didn’t speak to reporters, her smile was enough to show she’s focused on staying positive.
Later that same day, Nikki took some time for self-care, picking up a couple of green health drinks to beat the California heat. Her wedding ring was also notably absent. It’s clear that Nikki has already started moving on, as this public appearance came shortly after her official divorce filing.
Nikki’s decision to divorce Artem follows a series of troubling events, most notably Artem’s arrest for felony domestic violence. According to reports, Chigvintsev had initially called paramedics for medical assistance before canceling the request. However, police arrived regardless, and Artem was arrested. In the wake of this, Nikki stopped wearing her wedding ring and began exploring her legal options, including consulting divorce attorneys.
In her divorce filing, Nikki requested legal and physical custody of their son, while also expressing openness to allowing Artem visitation rights. For now, it appears Nikki’s primary focus is on her son and maintaining a sense of normalcy for him as the divorce proceedings begin.
As this story unfolds, fans will likely be eager to hear more from Nikki about what really happened. Whether she’ll open up in a tell-all interview remains to be seen, but for now, she’s focusing on her role as a mother and finding her own path forward.
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