Nikki Garcia may have offered her clearest acknowledgment yet of dating rumors surrounding Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean — and it happened in front of a hometown crowd.
During the Feb. 2 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw in Philadelphia, Garcia, 42, hosted an in-ring segment alongside her twin sister, Brie Garcia, when fans began chanting “Coop.” Initially confused by the reaction, Nikki asked the crowd, “Is that for the Eagles not getting in the Super Bowl or for us?”
Brie quickly clarified the moment, telling her sister, “I actually think they’re saying ‘Coop.’”
After a brief pause, Nikki leaned into the chant, replying, “Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl, baby.” The line, delivered with a smile, was widely interpreted as a playful confirmation of her rumored relationship with DeJean, 22, who earned a Pro Bowl selection in just his second NFL season.
The brief exchange quickly made the rounds online. Many fans interpreted the comment as Bella’s most direct acknowledgment yet of rumors linking her to the 22-year-old NFL standout.
Speculation about Bella, and DeJean began circulating in December 2025 after she was spotted attending Eagles games and sharing social media posts connected to the team, including photos wearing DeJean’s No. 33 jersey. In early January, multiple outlets reported that the two had gone on several casual dates, describing the situation as low-key and non-exclusive.
Bella previously addressed the rumors on The Nikki & Brie Show podcast, where she downplayed the reports and said she was focused on her career and raising her son. The Raw appearance, however, marked a more playful and public response — amplified by the hometown crowd and WWE’s tradition of weaving real-life chatter into on-screen moments.
While some fans praised DeJean — who earned a Pro Bowl selection in just his second NFL season — others focused on the nearly 20-year age gap between the two, sparking debate about maturity, celebrity relationships and perceived double standards. References to Bella’s past marriage to John Cena also surfaced in fan replies.
DeJean’s rapid rise in the NFL has made him one of the league’s most talked-about young defensive players, and the Raw moment added a new layer of pop culture attention to his breakout season. For Bella, the exchange reinforced her enduring presence in entertainment headlines, even outside the wrestling ring.
Whether the relationship rumors amount to anything more than casual dating remains unclear, but Bella’s brief, crowd-pleasing line on Raw ensured the conversation — and the crossover between sports and entertainment — continues.
