Nikki Bella hints at possible romantic relationship with Cooper DeJean

Nikki Bella added a playful, personal moment to Monday Night Raw, hinting that she may be more than single, while teasing about her connection to Philadelphia Eagles star Cooper DeJean in front of a live WWE crowd.

Bella appeared with sister Brie Bella to promote their tag team goals, and though the focus was their bid for WWE Women's Tag Team gold, Brie couldn't resist poking fun at Nikki's rumored romance with DeJean.

DeJean, who couldn't be at the show because he's in San Francisco preparing for Tuesday's Pro Bowl Games, has had a breakout season, earning both a Pro Bowl nod and First Team All-Pro honors alongside Quinyon Mitchell in the Eagles' secondary.

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Cooper DeJean - Quick Profile
* Team: Philadelphia Eagles
* Position: Defensive Back
* 2025 Honors: Pro Bowl selection, First Team All-Pro
* Breakout Moment: Super Bowl interception (rookie year)
* Super Bowl Champion 2025 (40-22 vs Kansas City Chiefs)

Fans have embraced the young defensive star since his rookie year, remembering his big Super Bowl interception, and more recently, many have noticed his connection with Bella, since she's been spotted at Eagles games and around town with him.

When Nikki entered the ring, she was met with boos that she quipped might be for the Eagles' early playoff exit, but she and Brie soon realized the crowd was chanting "Coooop," a reference to DeJean's name that turned boos into laughs.

Brie pointed out the chant, leading Nikki to respond in good humor, "Can you blame a girl for having good taste," and to shout out DeJean for earning his Pro Bowl nod, delights that brought cheers from the audience.

Though Nikki has previously said she's "happily single" and enjoying life, her Monday night reaction was the most direct acknowledgement of her rumored relationship, leaning into the speculation with thousands of DeJean's fans watching.

While WWE and NFL headlines often stay separate, Bella's remarks blurred those lines, connecting two fan bases and adding a lighthearted moment to what was already an eventful night of wrestling and celebration.

Eagles land Kevin Spatullo replacement

The Philadelphia Eagles made a bold move Thursday by hiring Sean Mannion as their offensive coordinator, entrusting the play-calling and scheme to a coach with just two NFL seasons under his belt, and signaling a fresh offensive direction.

Mannion was not the obvious choice early in the search, but after evaluating names like Matt Nagy, Mike Kafka, and Josh Grizzard, Philadelphia decided to swing for a coach they believe brings innovative ideas and high-upside potential to complement head coach Nick Sirianni's vision.

This hire reflects a broader philosophy from the Eagles' front office: embrace creativity, and don't shy away from younger, less conventional candidates simply because their résumé isn't traditional, even while the team remains in win-now mode after a recent Super Bowl victory.

There's no guarantee Mannion will succeed, yet the Eagles clearly valued his systematic approach to offensive football, and his perspective on strategy impressed Sirianni enough to move forward, despite Mannion's relative youth and shorter tenure.

"It was quickly apparent in meeting with Sean that he is a bright young coach with a tremendous future ahead of him in this league," Nick Sirianni said. "I was impressed by his systematic views on offensive football and his strategic approach.

"Sean's 11 years in the NFL have provided him a great opportunity to learn from and grow alongside some of the best coaches in the game.

"As a result, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be invaluable to our team moving forward."