Current Relationship Status
John Cena and Nikki Bella are not currently together and are no longer engaged. After a long on-and-off relationship and a public engagement in 2017, the couple called off their engagement in 2018. Both have since moved on with their careers and personal lives, with no confirmed romantic relationship between them as of the latest available public reports. Their status is widely reported as separated and single, based on interviews and social media activity. Forbes has covered celebrity relationship trends, including high-profile breakups in entertainment.
Public records, interviews, and social media posts from both individuals confirm they are not in a relationship. John Cena has spoken about focusing on his WWE career, acting projects, and philanthropy. Nikki Bella has pursued business ventures, reality television, and personal branding. Neither has publicly announced a new romantic partner in relation to the other, and their joint social media presence has shifted to supportive friendship posts rather than couple content.
Relationship Timeline and Key Events
The relationship between John Cena and Nikki Bella began in 2010 when they started dating while working in WWE. They went through multiple breakups and reconciliations over nearly a decade before Cena proposed in April 2017 during a trip to Japan. The engagement was widely covered by entertainment news outlets and WWE media. Business Insider reported on the proposal details and the couple's history leading up to that point.
In November 2018, John Cena confirmed the engagement was off during an interview, stating he did not want to marry unless he could fully commit. Nikki Bella publicly supported his decision and described the breakup as amicable. Both continued their careers in WWE and entertainment, with Bella later starring in reality shows and Cena maintaining a prominent role in WWE and Hollywood projects.
Post-Breakup Careers and Public Statements
Since their separation, John Cena has remained one of WWE's most recognizable figures, with a record-setting career and numerous film credits. Nikki Bella has focused on her personal brand, business investments, and family life, including her marriage to Artem Chigvintsev in 2020. SEC filings and business databases track celebrity endorsements and ventures, showing both have pursued independent commercial projects after their split.
Both have made public statements emphasizing mutual respect and friendship. John Cena has spoken about the importance of honesty in relationships, while Nikki Bella has discussed her happiness and new chapter with her husband. Their current public interactions are supportive but clearly platonic, with no indication of reconciliation. ESPN has covered WWE storylines and celebrity athlete transitions, including Cena's ongoing career evolution.