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Nikki Bella Reveals She ‘Played Up’ Artem Romance Publicly to Avoid ‘Another Failed Relationship’

Nikki Bella admitted she 'played up' her romance with ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev to avoid 'another failed relationship' after her split from John Cena.

Nikki also had reasons of her own other than Artem’s feelings to have made their relationship appear outwardly happier than it was. Anna Webber/Getty Images for Prime Video“I didn’t want another failed public relationship,” she said, referring to her longtime romance with former fiancé John Cena. The Total Bellas alum stayed away from social media since Artem’s arrest and had not publicly commented on the split except through a rep. Nikki last appeared on the podcast she shares with her twin sister on August 28, one day prior to Artem’s arrest.

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