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, known as Nikki Bella or Nikki Garcia, is an American professional wrestler and television personality signed to WWE's Raw brand. She has gained fame as a professional wrestler.

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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, later known as Nikki Bella and Nikki Garcia, was born. She is an American professional wrestler and television personality currently signed to WWE.

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2002: High School Graduation

In 2002, Nikki Bella graduated from Chaparral High School.

2012: Beginning of Relationship with John Cena

In 2012, Nikki Bella began dating John Cena.

May 2014: Nikki Reveals Her Teenage Marriage

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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November 21, 2016: The Bella Twins Launch YouTube Channel

On November 21, 2016, Nikki and Brie unveiled their new YouTube channel, "The Bella Twins", featuring daily fashion, beauty, travel, fitness, relationship, and health videos.

April 2, 2017: Engagement to John Cena

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

April 15, 2018: Engagement Called Off

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

May 5, 2018: Wedding Cancellation

Nikki Bella's and John Cena's wedding, which was planned for May 5, 2018, was canceled after they called off their engagement.

January 2019: Dating Artem Chigvintsev

In January 2019, Nikki Bella began dating Artem Chigvintsev, her partner from Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars.

June 20, 2019: Nikki Bella Ends In-Ring Career

On June 20, 2019, Nikki Bella announced the end of her in-ring career due to the discovery of a cyst on her brain.

January 3, 2020: Engagement to Artem Chigvintsev

On January 3, 2020, Nikki Bella became engaged to Artem Chigvintsev.

July 31, 2020: Birth of First Child

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

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April 11, 2021: Nikki Bella Attacks Bayley at WrestleMania 37

On April 11, 2021, during the second night of WrestleMania 37, Nikki Bella, along with Brie, attacked Bayley, turning face once again.

January 7, 2022: Nikki Bella Participates in Women's Royal Rumble Match

On January 7, 2022, Nikki Bella participated in the women's Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble on January 29; she entered at #24, eliminating Alicia Fox and Sarah Logan before being eliminated by her sister Brie. This was the final WWE match for both sisters at the time.

August 26, 2022: Marriage to Artem Chigvintsev

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

March 14, 2023: Nikki and Brie Announce Departure from WWE

On March 14, 2023, Nikki and Brie announced on their podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show, that they had mutually agreed with WWE to not renew their contracts and would be known as The Garcia Twins.

2023: Departure from WWE and Name Change

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

August 29, 2024: Artem Chigvintsev's Arrest

On August 29, 2024, Artem Chigvintsev was arrested and booked into Napa County Jail on a felony domestic violence charge. The charge involved him inflicting corporal injury on a spouse.

September 11, 2024: Filing for Divorce

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. Restraining orders were granted to both parties.