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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nikki Garcia breaks silence on brutal divorce payout to Artem Chigvintsev... and where they really stand now
Nikki Garcia isn't holding back when it comes to her costly divorce from Artem Chigvintsev. The former WWE star, 41, opened up about her recent court-ordered settlement on Thursday, revealing she was forced to shell out $200,000 of her 'hard-earned money' in spousal support to her ex, Dancing with the Stars pro Chigvintsev, 42. The judge also ordered Garcia—formerly known as Nikki Bella—to pay $3,500 a month in child support for their 4-year-old son, Matteo. The pair will split the cost of his extracurriculars moving forward, and custody will be shared, according to court documents. Speaking candidly on the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie Show podcast, the reality star confirmed the terms of her split from Artem — and gave fans an honest update on where things stand between them now. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Our settlement is what everyone saw. Yes, I had to give him $200,000. Spousal support, alimony,' she said, as twin sister Brie chimed in, 'That's what happens when you're the breadwinner.' But according to Nikki, the $200K payout didn't leave her bitter — in fact, she shocked listeners by admitting she 'got a steal' in the deal. 'Which is crazy to say,' she added. The Total Bellas star also revealed a jaw-dropping comment from the judge who oversaw their private mediation. 'Our judge said at the end of it, "This is the first time in all the years I've done this where a woman had to pay a man,"' Nikki recalled. '"You should be so damn proud that you built such an empire that someone wants a piece of it."' The comment hit hard — but also struck a nerve of pride. 'It was nice to hear that… even though it hurts because I broke my neck for that money,' she said. 'That money, all that is my hard-earned money.'' Nikki added she promised the judge that any future husband will be signing a prenup. As for the $3,500 a month in child support, Nikki said she's fine with it — because it's all about Matteo. 'Child support is so the child could have an equal life in both homes,' she explained. 'I don't even think twice about it… that is making sure Matteo is also 50/50, half of his other time is a good life.' Despite the split and drama, Nikki said she and Artem are finally in a solid place. 'We are co-parenting so amazing, and it makes Matteo's life so amazing, and I don't want it any other way.' She also made it clear that their divorce had 'nothing to do' with the highly publicized incident in August 2024, when Artem was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Napa County. No charges were filed. Artem later told People he was 'incredibly relieved and grateful' that the case was dropped. 'This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed.' The DWTS pro emphasized his focus remains on fatherhood, calling Matteo 'the greatest blessing' and pledging to continue providing 'the love, support, and care he needs' as they move forward.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Is Nikki Bella's Net Worth? How She Makes Money Following Reported Divorce Settlement
She does it all! Nikki Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella, has come so far since her days as a professional wrestler in the WWE — and her impressive net worth proves it. The Total Bellas alum as racked up an impressive amount of cash flow over the years, but her finances will look a little different following her divorce settlement with ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev. The California native is worth a whopping $8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This marks a $2 million increase since 2020. Niki and her twin sister, Brie Bella, host 'The Nikki & Brie Show' podcast. The famous siblings put out a new episode every Monday and Wednesday where they discuss everything from their romantic relationships to their childhood and trending pop culture topics. Prior to their divorce, Nikki often shared insight into her relationship with Artem, especially after her breakup from ex John Cena after spending six years together. =Not to mention, Nikki has appeared on over the years — including The Traitors, Total Bellas, Total Divas, Dancing With the Stars, WWE Smackdown!, WWE Main Event, WWE Raw and more. Fun fact: Nikki met her soon-to-be husband on Dancing With the Stars in 2017. They later developed a strong friendship and Artem even agreed to help Nikki learn the steps to her first dance before she called off her wedding to John in 2018. Nikki and Brie have their own athletic wear line, Birdiebee; their own wine collection, Belle Radici; and their own line of hair products, Nicole and Brizee. In May 2020, Nikki and Brie released their joint tell-all, Incomparable. The co-memoir mostly details their lives together, but does include some more personal excerpts. For example, Nikki wrote a story about her first marriage when she was just 20 years old. "I was in a sweatshirt, Uggs, my hair up in a messy bun — it was very Britney Spears. As I walked down the aisle, I thought, 'What the hell am I doing and how do I get out of this?'' she recalled. Shortly after, her then-husband was shipped off to war and she began dating other people. Upon his return, they got a divorce. Nikki was reportedly ordered to pay Artem a hefty amount of money in their divorce settlement. The former E! star filed for divorce in August 2024. The divorce was finalized three months later. In December 2024, Nikki addressed her divorce and shared that her main focus was their son, Matteo Chigvintsev. 'The day Matteo wants to sit and talk about it, I have all the proof that I tried to handle everything with love and care,' she said during an episode of 'The Nikki & Brie Show' podcast at the time. 'All I wanted to do was to protect [him].' In May 2025, TMZ reported that Nikki was ordered to pay Artem a lump sum of $200,000 and a monthly child support amount of $3,500 for their son.
Newsweek
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Champion Announces Engagement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. While pro wrestling fans are obsessed with what their favorites wrestlers do inside the ring, they are just as fascinated with what happens in their regular day-to-day, hence the success of shows like 'Total Divas' and 'Total Bellas.' More Pro Wrestling: Released WWE Superstar Retires From Pro Wrestling Now, a beloved WWE Superstar has revealed that he is taking one of the biggest steps of all: marriage. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: WWE Wrestlers Kofi Kingston (M), Big E (L) and Xavier Woods (R) pose during a media call at Bondi Beach on January 23, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: WWE Wrestlers Kofi Kingston (M), Big E (L) and Xavier Woods (R) pose during a media call at Bondi Beach on January 23, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Don Arnold/WireImage/Getty Images Former WWE Champion and host of various WWE shows Big E announced that he had proposed to longtime girlfriend Kris Yim, the sister of fellow WWE Superstar Mia Yim. "I can't wait to be your husband, [Kris Yim]," Big E lovingly shared on Instagram. Big E went on to thank Last Supper Society, a culinary design studio that creates unique storytelling dining experiences, for "making this day perfect." More Pro Wrestling: AEW Star is Already Teasing Major Reunion With Released WWE Superstar Multiple current and former WWE Superstars took to the comments to give their congratulations to the newlyweds, including Charlotte Flair, Cathy Kelley, Ridge Holland, and Wade Barrett. However, names that were surprisingly missing were his former New Day stablemates Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who kicked Big E out of the group in one of the best heel turns in recent memory. In fact, they have gone so far in turning on Big E that Kingston even photoshopped their former partner out of photos celebrating his WWE Championship win. 4/7/2019 We made history by beating the odds & achieving what many believed to be the impossible. Tonight, 6 years later to the day, we've earned the chance to add to our legacy, further solidifying ourselves as the Greatest Tag Team in history.#ThankGodForTheNewDay #wweraw — Kofi Kingston (@TrueKofi) April 7, 2025 More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Talent Reportedly Signs With AEW After a career as a powerlifter, Big E signed with WWE in 2009. For the next three years, he was part of the developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) as Big E Langston. In 2012, FCW was rebranded as NXT, marking the beginning of a winning streak for Big E. He eventually won the NXT Championship in January 2013 by defeating Seth Rollins. On the main roster, Big E would quickly make a name for himself by winning the Intercontinental Championship. However, his biggest success would come in the formation of The New Day with Kingston and Woods. Originally conceived as villains, the power of positivity was too much to ignore and they quickly became one of the most popular stables/tag teams of all time. In his WWE career, Big E has taken home the WWE Championship, the NXT Championship, the Intercontinental Championship twice, and eight tag team championships. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Reportedly Signs Multiple AAA Talent After Mass Releases WWE Interested in Working with Ronda Rousey Again: Report For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Will There Be a 'Total Divas' Reboot? Nikki and Brie Bella Speak Out
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Nikki Bella and twin sister Brie Bella have spoken out about a Total Divas reboot on their podcast. During Saturday's live episode of The Nikki & Brie Show at WrestleMania, the professional wrestlers called on Netflix to renew the series. Newsweek reached out to Nikki Bella and Brie Bella's representative via email for comment. The Context Total Divas was a reality TV show on E! that ran from 2013 to 2019. It followed the personal and professional lives of female World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) stars, including the Bellas. Brie Bella (left) and Nikki Bella (right) promote their show "Total Divas" at Planet Hollywood Times Square on March 13, 2014, in New York City. Brie Bella (left) and Nikki Bella (right) promote their show "Total Divas" at Planet Hollywood Times Square on March 13, 2014, in New York City. Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage In March 2019, the sisters announced their retirement from the WWE on their Total Divas spinoff, Total Bellas. Their careers, however, predate the shows as the siblings started at the WWE in 2007. In 2023, they revealed their departure from their Bella persona and shared that they would be using their maiden name, Garcia, moving forward. Despite their retirement, the twins announced this week that they'll be returning to the WWE in some capacity, though the specific details have not yet been released. What To Know During a joint appearance on the Busted Open podcast on Tuesday, Nikki Bella—whose real name is Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace—pointed to her sister and said, "I'm waiting for this one to join me in the ring, so yes, there will be a Bella Twins comeback." In February, Nikki Bella made a surprise appearance at the 2025 women's Royal Rumble match in Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Brie Bella—whose real name is Brianna Monique Danielson—spoke out about Nikki Bella's comeback at the Queen of the Ring Los Angeles premiere in March and said that she often thinks about a WWE return. "Oh yes, always. But you know, what the women are doing today in both AEW [All Elite Wrestling] and WWE gets me wanting to get out there. It's incredible to be a fan of pro wrestling today. But definitely when I saw her I was like, 'Wait, it's not complete if I'm not there.'" And on The Nikki & Brie Show, Nikki Bella spoke out about their former reality show, noting that "everyone wants this Total Divas reboot." "They want the Total Divas OGs," she said, referring to the original cast members, but "with a few newbies." The original cast members of the program included Nikki and Brie Bella, Naomi (Trin), Cameron, Eva Marie, Natalya (Nattie) and JoJo. "You know what? I mean, I might be biased, but I feel like they would kill it," Brie Bella said, adding that her choices for new cast members would be "Bianca Belair, Maxxine [Dupri] and Chelsea Green." Nikki Bella said that since they "can't bring" all of the original members back, she would choose "Paige, Nia Jax, you, me, Nattie and Trin." "We all are bringing something different to the table right now," she said. The reality star suggested that Total Divas could have a revival like Sex and the City did with its sequel And Just Like That... before sending a message to Netflix directly. "Sign us up. We got our team here. You all need to make a call live. They'll step away. They can take it," Nikki Bella said. "I really do think there's something there." What People Are Saying Nikki and Brie Bella's comments come several months after Total Divas was discussed on Reddit. Fans expressed their thoughts in a thread titled, "Would a Total Divas reboot be a good thing for WWE women's division?" "Now that WWE is on Netflix, I think a reboot of Total Divas would be great to draw more people into the product," the original poster, /u/Hot-Acanthisitta5237, wrote. "Some may discount the impact Total Divas had but many of the top women in WWE today became wrestlers because of TD like Bianca Belair. It brought many fans to watching WWE again or the first time." They added, "Reality TV is still popular on Netflix so I think it would be a great idea for those who may not watch WWE and introduce the talents to the world in a different medium." /u/RusserStinky said in a reply with 17 upvotes: "Absolutely. The women's roster is the future of the company, and you'd be surprised how many people became regular viewers or even wrestlers because of Total Divas. Also, it was entertaining as h***." /u/BashfulWalrus7 added in a message with 22 upvotes: "Call it something else but yeah, those inside looks into the lives of pro wrestlers can only serve to get more eyeballs on the product." /u/10024618 shared in a comment with 11 upvotes: "Yeah it could probably work. Like you said reality TV does big numbers for Netflix and they have plenty of charismatic wrestlers on the roster who could pull it off." What Happens Next For now, a Total Divas reboot has not yet been confirmed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nikki Garcia Details Reuniting with Ex John Cena 7 Years After Split
Originally appeared on E! Online There's no animosity in this elimination chamber. Over a month after WWE star Nikki Garcia (a.k.a. Nikki Bella) briefly ended her retirement to return to the 2025 Royal Rumble in February, she recently shared how it felt to be back in the ring—and reuniting with ex John Cena. 'It was very quick,' Nikki told Kristin Cavallari during the New York stop of her Let's be Honest podcast tour on March 13, per People. The 41-year-old, who split with John in July 2018 after six years of dating, noted that it's been 'seven [or] eight years' since they saw each other. 'I was in a circle talking to people. He came to [shake] everyone's hand. He shook my hand.' Nikki—who shares 4-year-old son Matteo with ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev—didn't share if she and the Suicide Squad actor, 47, spoke to each other, but the people surrounding them had a notable reaction to their reunion. More from E! Online Donald Trump Reacts After Reporter Hits Him in the Face With Microphone En Vogue Alum Dawn Robinson Offered Job by Ex-Husband After Sharing She's Living in Her Car Gene Hackman Case: Actor's 3 Kids Left Out of His Will 'When he walked away, all the girls were like, 'Oh my gosh,'' she continued, adding she wanted to 'respect' John's space as he's now married to wife Shay Shariatzadeh. 'And that was it. It was great because [we were] breaking the ice and we both happened to be back at [WWE] at the same time. It's a good feeling.' According to Nikki, this experience was more pleasant than their previous run-in at the same event in 2018. At the time, Nikki said the moment—which was captured on her and her sister Brie Garcia's former E! show, Total Bellas—was 'hard' to go through, as she was trying to put on a brave face for the Royal Rumble crowd. 'Because of all the John stuff, I feel like I've been on such an emotional roller coaster,' Nikki said at the time. 'And today has been like double that. I'm going to be a part of this major historic moment, but I can't help but have all this John stuff on my mind.' Now that she and John appear to be on decent terms, Nikki's focused on the next chapter in her life: finding a new partner that can keep up with her. Nearly three months after she and Artem finalized their rocky divorce, the retired wrestler shared she's not interested in dating or 'training younger men.' 'I want to be owned,' she told her sister on the Feb. 18 episode of their self-titled podcast. 'I want my body rocked.' Keep reading to see more friendly celebrity exes….Sarah Silverman & Jimmy KimmelChris Pratt & Anna FarisTarek El Moussa & Christina Hall Lady Gaga & Taylor Kinney Michael C. Hall & Jennifer Carpenter For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
