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Nikki Bella raved about her husband Artem Chigvintsev days before his arrest
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Nikki Bella raved about her husband Artem Chigvintsev days before his arrest

Nikki Bella spoke highly of her love for her husband Artem Chigvintsev, days before he was arrested on domestic abuse charges.

On Monday, August 26, Bella, 40, gushed over Chigvintsev, 42, in an Instagram post celebrating their second wedding anniversary.

The former WWE Diva shared a highlight reel from her 2022 Paris wedding to the “Dancing With the Stars” pro, set to Haley Reinhart’s rendition of the Elvis classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Bella quoted the song’s lyrics in her caption.

Nikki Bella and her husband Artem Chigvintsev in an Instagram video she posted on August 26, 2024. Instagram / nikkigarcia
Nikki Bella and her husband Artem Chigvintsev celebrated their second wedding anniversary, just three days before Chigvintsev was arrested on domestic violence charges. Instagram / nikkigarcia

“This song is our love story,” she wrote. “I will never forget where I was when I asked Jesus about Artem. Having a conversation with Him & God.”

“How my feelings felt too fast,” she continued. “It all felt too fast. And then this song came along. And that’s when I knew I was falling in love with him and it was all meant to be. 🙏🏼✨”

She concluded with, “Happy birthday @theartemc I love you! ❤️‍🔥.”

Chigvintsev responded to Bella’s post with, “I love you ♥️.”

The dance pro also posted an Instagram tribute of his own, sharing two photos from his wedding day with the “Total Divas” star. “Happy anniversary my love,” he captioned the snaps.

“(Can)t see my life without you(.) You are my everything ❤️.”

“Happy birthday click 🥹❤️‍🔥💋 I love you so much!” Bella replied in the comments.

Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday by sheriff’s deputies in Napa County, California, under a California penal code that makes it “illegal to injure a spouse, domestic partner or co-parent in a domestic violence incident.”

It is unclear, however, whether Bella, who is also known professionally as Nikki Garcia, was involved. The alleged victim has requested complete confidentiality, Napa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Henry Woffard told The Post.

Artem Chigvintsev on his wedding day in a video posted on Instagram by his wife Nikki Bella. Instagram / nikkigarcia
Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev are seen outside “Good Morning America” ​​on January 25, 2023 in New York City. 2023 GC images

Chigvintsev was released on $25,000 bail at 2:18 p.m. PT. His photo was also made public.

The “DWTS” pro and Bella share a home in Napa, where they live with their 4-year-old son, Matteo, who was born in July 2020. Bella appears to have been in Napa at the time of her husband’s arrest, posting a selfie she took at a day spa in Downtown Napa on Wednesday.

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella attend Brie and Nikki Bella’s live edition of SiriusXM’s The Bellas Podcast on February 8, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images for SiriusXM

The couple met in 2017 when Bella was a contestant on “DWTS.”

She was engaged to WWE star and actor John Cena at the time. Cena and Bella called off their engagement in July 2018, and by January 2019, Chigvintsev and the Bella twins were reportedly dating.

The couple’s lavish 2022 wedding was captured on the reality TV series “Nikki Bella Says I Do.”

Chigvintsev will not return to “DWTS” for season 33. He previously appeared in every season of the show since season 19, except season 21 and season 28.

The Post has contacted spokespeople for Chigvintsev and Bella.

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the issues discussed in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.