Southern Charm Star Fears Nikki Bella Will 'Beat My A**' After Sliding Into Cooper DeJean's DMs

Salley Carson reveals she messaged the Eagles player after rumors of his relationship with the WWE Hall of Famer.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Southern Charm's Salley Carson has revealed that she slid into the DMs of NFL player Cooper DeJean after rumors surfaced that he is dating WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella. Carson said she is now worried that Bella will "beat my a**" if she is indeed dating DeJean.

Why it matters

This story highlights the drama and speculation that can surround celebrity relationships, with fans and fellow stars alike weighing in on potential romances. It also touches on the potential consequences of reaching out to someone who may already be in a relationship.

The details

During an appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Carson revealed that she messaged DeJean after seeing that they had "liked" each other's posts on Instagram. Carson said she asked DeJean if he was dating the 42-year-old Bella, who is rumored to be his new girlfriend. Carson said DeJean responded to her DM "pretty quickly," but she is now worried that Bella will "beat my a**" if the two are indeed dating.

  • On February 2, 2026, Bella seemingly confirmed the dating rumors during a Monday Night RAW event.

The players

Salley Carson

A star on the Bravo reality TV show Southern Charm.

Nikki Bella

A 42-year-old WWE Hall of Famer.

Cooper DeJean

A player for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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What they’re saying

“I just slid into Cooper DeJean's [DMs]”

— Salley Carson, Southern Charm Star (Not Skinny But Not Fat Podcast)

“She's saying she's got good taste? I mean, she could be talking about anybody.”

— Cooper DeJean (Kay Adams)

The takeaway

This story highlights the drama and speculation that can surround celebrity relationships, with fans and fellow stars alike weighing in on potential romances. It also touches on the potential consequences of reaching out to someone who may already be in a relationship.