Cooper DeJean sparked conversation with a wrestling-inspired celebration during the Eagles’ divisional clincher. Meanwhile, Nikki Garcia is seemingly shutting down the dating rumors swirling between the 22-year-old cornerback and the 42-year-old WWE Hall of Famer. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated Washington 29-18 on Saturday to secure their second straight NFC East title.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Cooper DeJean intercepted a pass in the third quarter and celebrated with John Cena’s signature Five Knuckle Shuffle move
- Nikki Garcia visited Philadelphia on December 16, 2025, sparking dating speculation after appearing in social media posts
- Nikki revealed on her podcast on December 18 that she hasn’t been intimate with anyone in “a really long time”
- The Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a dominant second-half performance against the Commanders
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DeJean had one of the most memorable plays of Saturday’s game when he read quarterback Josh Johnson‘s eyes late in the third quarter. The No. 33 cornerback raced across the field to intercept the pass along the sideline. What happened next became instant social media gold when DeJean celebrated by hitting Quinyon Mitchell with John Cena’s famous Five Knuckle Shuffle wrestling move.
Teammates enthusiastically counted “one, two, three” as DeJean pantomimed pinning Mitchell to the ground. The moment perfectly captured the infectious energy of the Eagles defense. According to reports, DeJean later confirmed the celebration was indeed a tribute to the wrestling legend. His teammates appeared thrilled by the creative show of personality on the field.
Nikki Garcia Addresses Relationship Speculation Head-On
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The WWE Hall of Famer posted about her Philadelphia trip on December 16, sharing Instagram content that included her smiling in front of DeJean‘s locker and dancing alongside the cornerback. The images sparked immediate dating speculation given the 20-year age difference between the two. Fans flooded comment sections with questions about the potential pairing.
However, Nikki seemingly addressed the rumors directly on the December 18 episode of her podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show. She shared candid remarks while talking with her twin sister Brie Garcia. “I haven’t even kissed someone in so long,” Nikki stated. “It’s, like, kind of crazy. I was thinking of this last night. Do I know how to kiss?”
The Complete Picture of Nikki Garcia’s Personal Life
| Life Update | Details |
| Recent Relationship Status | Single and focusing on personal growth |
| Divorce Settlement | Finalized in May 2025 with $200,000 lump sum payment |
| Son Matteo | 5 years old, co-parenting with ex Artem Chigvintsev |
| Current Focus | WWE return and building her career |
Nikki finalized her divorce from dancer Artem Chigvintsev in May 2025 after filing in September 2024. She’s been focused on co-parenting their 5-year-old son Matteo and making her return to WWE. The wrestling legend has praised Artem for supporting her career schedule adjustments.
Eagles Dominate to Clinch NFC East Crown With DeJean’s Help
Philadelphia trailed 10-7 at halftime but controlled the game decisively in the second half. Jalen Hurts connected with Dallas Goedert for a 15-yard touchdown pass to take the lead in the third quarter. DeJean‘s interception came immediately after, essentially sealing the victory. Saquon Barkley rushed for 132 yards on 6.3 yards per carry, adding a 12-yard touchdown run.
Tank Bigsby put the game away with a 22-yard scoring run to extend the lead to 29-10. The defensive performance highlighted by DeJean‘s play shut down the Commanders offense throughout the second half. This dominant victory gave the Eagles their second consecutive division title heading into the playoffs.
Will Dating Rumors Fade or Continue to Follow These Two?
As Nikki Garcia continues rebuilding her personal life after her divorce, the speculation surrounding any potential connection with Cooper DeJean appears to be just that—speculation. Her candid podcast remarks suggest she’s genuinely not in a dating phase. DeJean has been focused entirely on his breakout NFL career as a key contributor to the Eagles’ defensive success.
The 22-year-old cornerback won a Super Bowl in his rookie season before celebrating his birthday with a pick-six record-breaking performance. His wrestling-inspired celebration Saturday night showed his personality off the field. Whether the two remain friends or the rumors fade depends on their future interactions, but Nikki’s latest comments suggest the dating narrative won’t gain traction.
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