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Artem Chigvintsev’s domestic violence case has led former WWE star Nikki Bella to look for a lawyer.

Sources told TMZ that the 40-year-old former WWE star has been making calls since Friday to file for divorce from the dancer.

The television personality was without her wedding ring while hosting Netflix’s competitive eating special “Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef.”

That happened days after Nikki Bella’s husband, “Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev, was arrested in California on domestic battery charges.

“Nikki began the search a day after Artem allegedly attacked her, resulting in some physical injury that triggered his arrest for felony domestic violence,” TMZ wrote.

‘Our sources also say Artem is not staying at the family home … we’re told he’s been staying at a friend’s house. Nikki is in the family house with their 4-year-old son Matteo.”

It remains unclear if Bella was the alleged victim, but he was booked under California Penal Code Section 273.5(a) PC, which “makes it illegal to injure a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent in an act of domestic violence” and states, “This offense is also referred to as domestic abuse, domestic violence or corporal injury to a spouse.”

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The Netflix special, “Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef,” marked Nikki Bella’s first public appearance since her husband’s arrest. It appears she will no longer be seen in public with him again.

DailyMail.com added that Chigvintsev is scheduled to appear for an arraignment on Nov. 4th.

 

Bella was once again spotted without her wedding ring while boarding a private plane from California to Las Vegas on Saturday, where she was joined by her and Chigvintsev’s 4-year-old son, Matteo.

Nikki Bella Previously Had a Relationship With John Cena

Nikki Bella is likely headed for a divorce after her husband, Artem Chigvintsev, was arrested for domestic violence.

Before she got to the point, she had a whirlwind relationship with John Cena. The two wrestlers first sparked a romantic connection in 2012

The pair’s relationship went to the next level as Cena popped the question in 2017.

However, less than one year later, the pair split over different ideas about the future.

“Overall, we did have such an incredible relationship, it was just two people that wanted two different lives,” Bella said on Maria Menounos’ “Better Together” podcast in May 2020. “We were trying so hard to make it one. Even in the end when he was willing to give me kids, I could just tell, it’s not what he wanted. And that’s really, like, you know, what pushed me in the end.”

VIDEO: The Entire Internet Is Accusing Kelsey Plum Of Being “Extremely Rude” To Female Reporter During Her Halftime Interview On Live TV

Kelsey Plum (Photos via @JonnyRoot_ X)
During halftime of Friday’s game between the Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, Kelsey Plum was pulled aside to answer some questions about the game so far. When asked how the Aces started the game, Plum responded, “Ummm… I don’t know come back to me later.”

Of course, the video above accuses Plum of being rude during the interview, but many social media users have defended Kelsey.

“This is a lot of fuss over nothing. She was coming off the floor, a bit out of breath, and didn’t have time to collect herself. She answered the questions, and there’s no rule that says people have to like the answers,” said one comment.

Also Read: Aces Star Kelsey Plum Responds To The Backlash After Fans Found Her Recent Comments On Caitlin Clark “Rude”

“If someone stuck a mic in my face mid-game I’d be more than rude. This pro is focused on game adjustments and missing coaching instructions,” said another.

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“She wasn’t being rude….shes human her adrenaline is going and yea like she explained after Kelsey Mitchell was COOKING…I’m not gonna answer a defensive question just yet until I’m ready to,” added a third.

Plum is a vital part of the Aces team, so it’s expected that she will see a lot of minutes in the first half of a game. Trying to do an interview while also catching your breath isn’t easy.

Kelsey Plum Is Having A Great 2024 Season

Plum has been an All-Star for the past three seasons, and it seems she is just getting started.

Through 36 games, she’s averaging 17.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game.

Her 2022 season certainly looks better on a stat sheet, but at 29 years old, she doesn’t show too many signs of slowing down.

It’s also worth noting that Plum is currently helping lead her team to a playoff appearance with a 24-13 record.