“I don’t know about that”: Cooper DeJean finally addresses Nikki Bella dating buzz after viral WWE Raw moment in Philadelphia | NFL News
After weeks of online speculation linking Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean to WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, DeJean finally spoke publicly about the situation. While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, DeJean directly stated that he does not have a current romantic relationship despite the chatter. The whole conversation started after the two were seen at Eagles events in December 2025. The voices only grew louder after Bella appeared in Philadelphia again. But the story truly exploded this week when a viral Monday Night Raw clip put their names in the same headline once more. With fans chanting “Coop” during the Bella Twins’ segment, the NFL star was no longer able to avoid the question, which he did during the aforementioned appearance.
The public moments keep adding up, but both sides still refuse to confirm anything
DeJean was put on the spot with the question that was up in the air with all the rumors about him and Bella. However, he did not shy away from revealing what was true and provided a simple answer. When asked about the validity of the rumors by McAfee, DeJean bluntly admitted, “I don’t think I have a public relationship. ”That answer did not shut down the speculation, but it did make it clear that he is not ready to label anything for the public. DeJean faced the question again during an appearance on Up & Adams with Kay Adams. When Nikki’s name came up, he offered a softer answer: “I don’t know about that. She is a good friend.” Adams pressed him on the Bella’s Raw quote, but DeJean sidestepped, suggesting she could have been talking about anyone else. Bella has also avoided confirming anything about the whole situation. TMZ recently caught up with her in New York City, and she reportedly said she was still single.Before the DeJean-Bella rumors began, the cornerback was in a serious relationship with Steph Wilfawn, a former University of Iowa student. The two celebrated his 2024 NFL Draft moment together, but reports say they split shortly after the Eagles’ Super Bowl win.
