Fans caught on to Hall of Famer Nikki Bella “flirting” with fellow WWE Superstar LA Knight, which sparked rumors that they were dating, and she finally addressed them.
During the Nikki & Brie Show on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, the Bella Twins talked about their recent WhatsApp experience during a Philadelphia Eagles game.
Nikki & Brie Bella talk about the WhatsApp chat with La Knight that went viral 😭 pic.twitter.com/2YvupUZ5O7
— 𝑴 ☆ (@thebellasfave) November 6, 2026
It sounds like Brie Bella misunderstood a question during the event, and this caused fans to call her a “grandma.” She blames her twin for distracting her with her “flirting,” which Nikki Bella acknowledged “went viral.”
“We're both single, so yeah, who cares?” she said in response to it going viral.
Are WWE's Nikki Bella and LA Knight dating?
It doesn't sound like Bella and Knight are dating, or that they want to disclose it if they are. Bella appeared to acknowledge that they were “flirting” on WhatsApp, but it's unknown whether it has led to anything else.
Article Continues BelowPreviously, Bella was rumored to be dating Philadelphia Eagles star Cooper DeJean. However, those rumors died down in 2026 as he started a relationship with Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers.
Bella was married to her Dancing with the Stars coach, Artem Chigvintsev. She filed for divorce after his domestic violence arrest. They had one kid together.
She just challenged Women's Champion Chelsea Green for the title during the Oct. 30 edition of Friday Night SmackDown. Green won via a rollup pin.
Before her match against Green, Bella was feuding with Paige. The Bella Twins turned on Paige after their six-woman tag team match at SummerSlam, which they lost to Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid). However, Brie Bella suffered a legitimate injury during the contest, putting her on the shelf for several months. It is unknown when she will be cleared to return and reform the Bella Twins.