10 Things You Didn't Know About John Cena & Nikki Bella's Past Relationship

John Cena and Nikki Bella are two of the biggest stars of their era in wrestling, therefore when they became a public couple it was always going to be seen as a big deal by the WWE Universe. The fact that their relationship was then heavily promoted via several reality shows helped to enhance the connection fans had with them.

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Audiences got to see a lot of their highs and lows together, from getting engaged at WrestleMania 33 to their eventual breakup, not every fan was invested in each detail, there is plenty that people can learn about their time together as a couple.

10 Heading To A Steakhouse

Fans got to see a lot of the relationship between John Cena and Nikki Bella, but they did not see how things started between them. Their first date took place at a nice steakhouse, with Cena picking up Bella from her hotel and taking her off to the location.

The two of them spent a long time talking that night according to the former Divas Champion, and that led to them kicking on from there. They never looked back from that point, with this being something that worked out for their relationship.

9 Not Telling Her About "Trainwreck"

Trainwreck was a big break for John Cena in the acting world, even though he only had a supporting role in the movie. It showed a completely different side of him with his comedic chops being on full display, but his role also involved a very raunchy scene taking place.

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When he initially auditioned for the part, Cena opted to not tell Nikki Bella about it, thinking that he wouldn't get the role. He ended up breaking the news to her once it was official, and he admitted that it didn't go down well at the time.

8 It Impacted A WWE Storyline

WWE would eventually tap into the John Cena and Nikki Bella relationship with a major WrestleMania storyline against The Miz and Maryse, however long before that their relationship had a role to play in impacting WWE television as the company had to pull back on a Cena storyline.

At the time Cena was starting up a romantic angle with AJ Lee, but that randomly ended up being cut short. The reason for that was it had been made public that Cena and Bella were dating, therefore the decision was made to avoid this angle completely.

7 They Were Competitive

Anybody who becomes a top-level athlete is going to be a competitive person as that is only natural. They have to be hungry and push themselves to reach their ultimate goals in their chosen industry, and that is something that John Cena and Nikki Bella certainly did.

However, they also brought that into their relationship as well by having a lot of competition between themselves. They would often make bets on things and challenge each other in funs ways which was a big part of their time together.

6 A Nude Celebration

John Cena and Nikki Bella are two people in fantastic shape, which is due to how well they look after their bodies. They have no problem showing them off which has been the case throughout their chosen career paths, but they took that to a new level when they completely stripped down on YouTube.

Of course, this was done tastefully and nothing was showcased, but it gave fans an idea of the fun dynamic that they had together. They did this to celebrate the Bella Twins YouTube channel hitting 500,000 subscribers, with this being a milestone achievement.

5 Cena's Romantic Side

Inside the ring, John Cena is shown as a physical, macho person that has spent his career fighting against people. However, Nikki Bella was able to learn about the softer, more romantic side of the future Hall Of Famer that few people are able to meet.

When he was busy with work away from Nikki, he would do everything in his power to keep the romance alive by sending her roses and handwritten cards, showcasing a different side of himself.

4 Cena Didn't Want Children

When it came to the breakdown of their relationship, a lot of fans still don't know why that happened because they weren't watching all the reality shows featuring them. While there was a multitude of reasons, as tends to be the case when any long-term relationship breaks down, a big issue for them was that John Cena did not want to have children.

It was a decision that he made and was firm about throughout their relationship when things had reached that level. It was a situation that they had opposing feelings on, and of course, that is always going to bring its own problems.

3 She Felt Lonely At Times

Something that Nikki Bella revealed in her book was that she felt lonely at times during their relationship because of the busy schedules that they both kept. John Cena's life got increasingly more hectic as they went further in time due to balancing professional wrestling and his jump into Hollywood.

It led to her being alone a lot, and Bella did admit that she didn't communicate the issues for Cena to know about them and try to combat the situation at that time, which is likely why it wasn't ever fixed.

2 The Meaning Behind The Ring

John Cena proposed with a fantastic ring, which was not a surprise considering the star power that both of them have. However, it wasn't something he chose randomly because it was pretty, as Cena took his time to make a careful decision about it, so it told a story.

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There were four diamonds on the corners which represented the years they spent together, while the central diamond was a 4.5-carat ring which was because they had been together for 4.5 years before he proposed, which showcased the thoughtfulness that he had.

1 John Cena Congratulated Her

The breakup between John Cena and Nikki Bella was something that people were shocked and upset by due to how connected they were to them as a relationship. However, even though it was a difficult time for them as people, the two of them have remained polite to each other since that point.

Both of them have moved on and are now happily married to other people, and Nikki has gone on to have a son. She revealed that Cena congratulated her, and Brie Bella on the birth of their children, showcasing the class and respect that he has for them after all the years he spent in the family.