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John Cena is one of the most popular WWE Superstars to have ever graced the squared circle. The marquee star has won everything that is there to be won in WWE and has registered himself as a legend of the sport. Ever since his debut in 2002, he has been a top star.

Apart from being one of the highest-rated superstar in the company, Cena has had a prolific dating history as well. Cena is widely known for dating several women superstars during his time at the company. However, the most iconic one is his relationship with former WWE Diva’s Champion, Nikki Bella.

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John Cena and Nikki Bella were engaged to each other from 2017 to 2018, until they decided on breaking up, days prior to their wedding. Their separation came as a shock, and several fans who shipped the couple were left heartbroken.

However, the breakup came as a result of their difference in opinion regarding their marriage. Although, long before their engagement and marriage, Nikki Bella had doubts regarding her wedding. The couple were in a relationship in 2013.

However, in 2014, during an episode of Total Divas, Nikki Bella vented out to Cena regarding her fear of troubles after marriage. She stated that she, Natalya and Tyson Kidd fighting after their marriage, even after being a couple for so long, and it broke her confidence.

She said, “Nattie and TJ were screaming and yelling at each other. I grabbed Nattie and pulled her away. And, then I asked Nattie and she was trying to beat around the bush. She told me they’re getting a divorce. I’ll admit, seeing them go through all this makes me not want to be married.”

The WWE Hall of Famer further stated, “I would rather be together happily than have this piece of paper that binds us.” However, Natalya and Kidd and never divorced, and are still going strong. Whereas, Cena is currently married to Shay Shariatzadeh, while Nikki Bella has tied her knots with Artem Chigvintsev.

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Why did Nikki Bella separate from John Cena days prior to their wedding?

WWE Power-couple Nikki Bella and John Cena broke up just days prior to their wedding, because of a justified reason. While Cena proposed Nikki Bella at WrestleMania 33, and wanted to marry her, he had different plans.

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Being a father was never a part of Cena’s plans. However, Nikki Bella always wanted to be a mother. While Cena had later agreed to be a father, Bella felt that he was being pressurized. Thus, the difference in their state of opinion led to their eventual separation.

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