In a shocking turn of events, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, “Dancing with the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev, following his arrest two weeks ago on a felony domestic violence charge in California. The news of their split had been circulating after Bella was spotted without her wedding ring, and now, according to TMZ, the divorce filing is official.
Sources revealed that Bella had been seeking legal counsel since the day after Chigvintsev’s arrest. She has since hired prominent attorney Evan Craig Itzkowitz to represent her in the upcoming proceedings. Bella and Chigvintsev have both remained largely silent on the situation, with Bella calling it a “private matter.”
Details surrounding Chigvintsev’s arrest paint a grim picture. According to police reports, Chigvintsev was taken into custody after authorities responded to a 911 call from him requesting medical assistance. Although Chigvintsev later canceled the call, police still arrived at the scene and reportedly found visible injuries on Bella, leading to Chigvintsev’s arrest. The incident occurred on August 29, while the couple was celebrating their two-year wedding anniversary.
Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev first met in 2017 when Bella competed on Dancing with the Stars, with Chigvintsev serving as her dance partner. The couple began dating the following year, got engaged in 2020, and welcomed their son, Matteo, that same year. The pair officially tied the knot in August 2022, but their marriage has now come to an abrupt and painful end.
As the situation continues to unfold, fans and friends of Bella are rallying around her, offering support during this difficult time.