“This show really exposed how odd John is”: Fans Can’t Believe How Unromantic John Cena Was After Nikkie Bella Gave Him a Cute Surprise Dinner

Just a few weeks before they were supposed to tie the knot, WWE stars John Cena and Nikki Bella’s idyllic romance ended.

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  • John Cena and Nikki Bella’s relationship was once a popular storyline in the WWE Universe.
  • But the couple called off their engagement in 2018, just a few monthdbefore their planned wedding.
  • Cena’s behind-the-scenes demeanor has been revealed through his acting & wrestling careers, most notably the dinner scene on Total Divas.
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Once upon a time, John Cena and Nikki Bella’s relationship, caught even those of us who weren’t wrestling aficionados, in its irresistible grip. Who doesn’t root for love, especially when it plays out so publicly between two giants of the WWE Universe? 

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Like a storyline straight out of the ring, their romance had us on the edge of our seats, cheering and gasping in equal measure. After all, when a 16-time WWE world champion like Cena publicly proposes at WrestleMania 33, it’s more than a match—it’s a fairy tale. Yet, in a twist that left fans reeling, the power couple called off their engagement just before their planned wedding in 2018. 

John Cena and Nikki Bella’s relationship was once a popular storyline in the WWE Universe.
John Cena | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Cena, not just a titan in the ring with iconic rivalries against the likes of The Rock and Randy Orton, has also flexed his acting muscles in hits like The Suicide Squad. Amidst his rise to big-screen fame, Cena’s stint on Total Divas shed light on his off-the-mat personality, including that now-infamous dinner scene that painted him unromantic.

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Total Divas Drama: John Cena’s Unromantic Side with Nikki Bella 

If you’re a fan of reality TV, WWE, or just juicy celebrity drama, then you’ve probably heard about the tumultuous relationship between John Cena and Nikki Bella. The former power couple saw their fair share of highs and lows, but one specific Total Divas moment (in 2013) highlighting Cena’s non-romantic side has come to light.

So, when Bella cooked Cena dinner in one episode, The Marine actor, 47, did not exactly like it. As the ex-couple sat down to dinner, the tension was tangible as Cena couldn’t help but express his discomfort with Bella using his kitchen. This led to a mild argument between the two, with Bella expressing her frustration at living with him in what felt like a museum:

Oh my god John. Honestly, I can’t do this anymore. It’s like it’s very uncomfortable to live here and you make it uncomfortable. Could be a lot of fun. It’s like I am living in a museum. I’m getting annoyed because I am so sick of living by these rules. Just let us be happy.

Cena’s behind-the-scenes demeanor has been revealed through his acting & wrestling careers, most notably the dinner scene on Total Divas.
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Cena’s focus on protecting his kitchen’s pristine condition overshadowed Bella’s attempt to connect with him through a homemade meal. The lack of gratitude and appreciation for Bella’s gesture left many viewers shaking their heads in disbelief, as they voiced their annoyance (via Instagram): 

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This show really exposed how odd Cena actually is. -@ed_jrangel

I just got the ick watching this. -@noot.seear

Cena needs to appreciate and value what she’s doing rather than crying about materialistic things. -@jdelgado_art

He is OCD period. This whole show proved it. -@weed_traveler

I loved him until I saw this show. He truly is a d bag! -@goreti8

Unfortunately, this was just one of the many incidents that contributed to the couple’s eventual breakup in 2018.

Nikki Bella Opened Up About the Gut-Wrenching Decision to End Things with John Cena

Despite their high-profile engagement & further plans to marry, John Cena and Nikki Bella’s relationship ultimately couldn’t withstand the pressures and differences that arose between them. 

John Cena and Nikki Bella called off their engagement in 2018, just before their planned wedding.
John Cena and Nikki Bella | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Bella, 40, discussed the end of her six-year relationship with Cena in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. They had been together from 2012 to 2018. 

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I think a lot of women get into that situation and it’s like, ‘But I love this person, but I don’t know if it’s right for my life,’ and that’s a hard thing about life, is we meet amazing people, but sometimes we’re just meant to live a different life. 

Then, the former professional wrestler related how she “kept praying so hard and then I just got this feeling like, ‘I need to walk away,’ so deep in my gut”. She continued by mentioning her marriage to professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev:

I just knew that I didn’t want to bring a child into a relationship that I didn’t know if this life was right for them and I went with it, and then Artem came waltzing into my life.

Following her split from Cena in 2018, Nikki finally found joy in both marriage in 2022 and motherhood in 2020.

Anyway, we can’t help but wonder what could have been if Cena had been more appreciative of Bella’s efforts. Perhaps a little more romance & spontaneity could’ve saved their relationship from its ultimate demise.

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But as they say, ‘hindsight is always 20/20’, and in the world of love & relationships, sometimes even the strongest bonds can be broken by the smallest of cracks!

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