R1 According to swirling reports, Cooper DeJean may be dating a WWE Hall of Famer nearly 20 years older — and the age gap alone has sent social media into overdrive.
Cooper DeJean’s rumored new girlfriend has spoken out for the first time after weeks of speculation, and her words have only intensified the buzz surrounding one of the most unexpected stories of the 2025 offseason.
After persistent rumors, the woman believed to be dating Cooper DeJean broke her silence with an emotional message that quickly spread across social media. “Cooper is a kind man. He didn’t come into my life for attention or judgment. The age difference never defined us. He cares about who I am, my story, my fears, my flaws, and that understanding is what makes me feel safe with him.”
DeJean, the 22-year-old cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, has already drawn praise for his rapid development on the field. Now, he is generating just as much attention off the field due to reported romantic ties with WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, who is 42 and one of the most recognizable figures in professional wrestling.
The rumors gained traction during the 2025 offseason when the two were repeatedly spotted together at events around Philadelphia. Fans quickly began connecting dots through shared photos, social media interactions, and Nikki’s appearance inside the Eagles locker room following a team victory.
Speculation escalated in December 2025 when Nikki Bella posted a playful Instagram Reel from DeJean’s locker area after the Eagles defeated the Las Vegas Raiders. DeJean immediately liked the post. Shortly after, the pair were photographed together at a Philadelphia bar alongside several Eagles players. DeJean also attended Monday Night RAW in Philadelphia, where WWE star Grayson Waller hinted on air that he was there to see Nikki Bella. Adding fuel to the fire, Nikki, a longtime Eagles fan, has been seen frequently at training camp and around the team.
The reported 20-year age gap. Nikki was born in 1983, while DeJean was born in 2003. That detail shocked some fans but energized others, with social media lighting up under hashtags like #CoopAndNikki and jokes that DeJean is winning both on and off the field.
Bella’s personal history adds another layer to the story. The former Divas Champion and WWE Hall of Famer went through a highly publicized and turbulent divorce from Artem Chigvintsev in 2024 following domestic violence allegations. Since then, she has largely kept her private life out of the spotlight and had not publicly confirmed any new relationship.
DeJean, meanwhile, has remained silent about his personal life. The Eagles’ second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has focused publicly on football, earning praise for his maturity and work ethic during his early NFL career.
