Nikki Garcia (Nikki Bella in WWE) is reportedly ready to part ways with her husband Artem Chigvintsev following his domestic violence arrest last week. Reports have emerged that the former WWE star is looking for a divorce lawyer.
Nikki Garcia seemingly wants to divorce Artem Chigvintsev
TMZ has reported that Garcia has been trying to reach out to attorneys since Friday, a day after her husband was charged with felony corporal injury to a spouse or co-inhabitant.
Garcia also recently dropped hints that her marriage was done on Monday as she was spotted not wearing her wedding ring while hosting Netflix’s live hot dog eating contest, “Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef.”
TMZ reported that their sources told them Tuesday that Chigvintsev is no longer living in the marital home in Napa Valley, Calif., and is instead staying with a friend in the meantime. On the other hand, Nikki Garcia is staying in the primary residence with the couple’s 4-year-old son, Matteo.
An audio from a 911 call gave an insight into their marital dispute. A dispatcher could be heard telling an officer that Chigvintsev, who placed the call to authorities in the first place, had alleged that Garcia “threw shoes” at him.
The cops found enough evidence to arrest the “Dancing With the Stars” star. Officers found an “apparent injury” on the alleged victim or “a credible eyewitness.” Garcia was not named as the victim. According to TMZ, Chigvintsev had become so concerned about Garcia’s alleged injuries that he called the paramedics himself but then tried to cancel the call shortly after.
Nikki and Artem have been married since 2022 and they recently even celebrated a wedding anniversary before things went south.
