Nikki Garcia Appears to Confirm Cooper DeJean Dating Rumors on Raw

The WWE star didn't deny Philadelphia fans' chants about the Eagles cornerback during a TV appearance.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:55am

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During a recent episode of WWE's Raw in Philadelphia, wrestler Nikki Garcia seemed to confirm rumors that she is dating Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean. When the crowd started chanting 'Coop', referring to DeJean, Garcia initially thought they were booing her, but her twin sister Brie told her they were likely saying DeJean's name. After a moment of appearing flustered, Nikki replied 'Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl, baby,' seemingly confirming the relationship.

Why it matters

The apparent confirmation of Nikki Garcia's relationship with the much younger Cooper DeJean has generated significant interest and speculation among fans, as the 42-year-old WWE star had previously stated she was focused on herself and not looking for a new relationship following her high-profile divorce. The age gap and DeJean's status as a rising NFL star have also added to the intrigue around this rumored celebrity couple.

The details

Nikki Garcia, 42, was in Philadelphia for a Raw taping when the crowd started chanting 'Coop', which she initially thought was booing her. Her twin sister Brie then told her the fans were likely referring to Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean, 22. After a moment of appearing flustered, Nikki replied 'Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl, baby,' seemingly confirming the relationship rumors. A source had previously told Us Weekly in January that Nikki had 'gone to a couple' of Eagles games and was 'having fun and enjoying being single' after her divorce, but the chants on Raw suggest the relationship has progressed.

  • Nikki Garcia and Cooper DeJean's relationship rumors started in fall 2025 after Nikki attended an Eagles game and shared a video posing next to DeJean's locker.
  • In January 2026, a source told Us Weekly that Nikki had 'gone to a couple' of Eagles games and was 'having fun and enjoying being single'.
  • On February 2, 2026, Nikki appeared to confirm the relationship during a Raw taping in Philadelphia.

The players

Nikki Garcia

A 42-year-old WWE star who was previously married to Artem Chigvintsev before filing for divorce in 2024.

Cooper DeJean

A 22-year-old cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles who was recently named to the Pro Bowl.

Brie Garcia

Nikki Garcia's twin sister, who also works in the WWE.

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What they’re saying

“Can you blame a girl for having good taste? I mean, Pro Bowl, baby.”

— Nikki Garcia (Raw)

The takeaway

Nikki Garcia's apparent confirmation of her relationship with the much younger Cooper DeJean on national TV has sparked significant interest and speculation, as the WWE star had previously stated she was focused on herself following her high-profile divorce. The age gap and DeJean's rising NFL star status have added to the intrigue around this rumored celebrity couple.