Childhood and Education Journey of Nikki Bella in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Nikki Bella. A timeline of key moments.

Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, best known as Nikki Bella or Nikki Garcia, is an American TV personality and professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. She is the host of the TV show, Barmageddon.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

November 21, 1983: Nikki Bella's Birth

On November 21, 1983, Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, known as Nikki Bella, was born. She is an American television personality and professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and the host of the game show, Barmageddon.

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2002: High School Graduation

In 2002, Nikki Bella graduated from Chaparral High School, marking the end of her secondary education.

January 2011: Turning Villainous and Attacking Gail Kim

In January 2011, both Bella Twins turned into villainous characters for the first time in their careers, when they discovered Daniel Bryan kissing Gail Kim backstage and assaulted her.

May 2014: Revelation of High School Marriage on Total Divas

In May 2014, Nikki revealed on Total Divas that she had married her high school sweetheart at the age of 20; the marriage was annulled three years later.

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2015: Turned Villainous

In 2015, Nikki and Brie turned villainous for the first time since their previous heel run.

April 2, 2017: Engagement to John Cena at WrestleMania 33

On April 2, 2017, Nikki became engaged to John Cena when he proposed to her after their mixed tag-team match at WrestleMania 33.

April 15, 2018: Called off Engagement to John Cena

On April 15, 2018, Nikki called off her engagement to John Cena and canceled their wedding.

May 5, 2018: Wedding cancellation to John Cena

On May 5, 2018, Nikki's wedding, to John Cena, was planned for this date, but it was cancelled after calling off their engagement.

June 20, 2019: Retirement from in-ring career

On June 20, 2019, Nikki Bella ended her in-ring career after a cyst had been found on her brain.

January 3, 2020: Engagement to Artem Chigvintsev

On January 3, 2020, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev got engaged.

July 31, 2020: Birth of first child

On July 31, 2020, Nikki Bella gave birth to her first child, a son.

August 26, 2022: Marriage to Artem Chigvintsev

On August 26, 2022, Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev got married.

March 14, 2023: Departure from WWE and Rebrand

On March 14, 2023, Nikki and Brie announced on their podcast The Nikki & Brie Show that they and WWE had mutually agreed not to renew their contracts. They subsequently reintroduced themselves as The Garcia Twins.

2023: Contract Expiration and Name Change

In 2023, after Nikki Bella's contract with WWE expired, Nikki and Brie retired the "Bella" surname and returned to their legal maiden name of "Garcia" professionally, reintroducing themselves as The Garcia Twins.

September 11, 2024: Divorce Filing

On September 11, 2024, Nikki Bella filed for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking legal and physical custody of their child, while also requesting visitation rights for Chigvintsev.