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WWE Hall Of Famer Nikki Garcia Looking For Divorce

Nikki Garcia

Following a domestic violence arrest, it seems WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia is looking to bring an end to her marriage.

Nikki Garcia married dancer Artem Chigvintsev in August 2022 after the couple started dating in 2019. Their relationship was featured heavily during the Total Bellas reality show that followed Nikki and Brie Bella when they were still under contract to WWE.

TMZ reported that Dancing With The Stars pro Artem Chingvintsev was arrested for domestic battery after being booked into Napa County Jail on Thursday morning.

According to the TMZ story, officers responded to a domestic violence call in the town of Yountville shortly before 10 AM PT on Thursday. There was an arrest made while injuries were involved – Nikki Garcia was never mentioned by name in the report. Chingvintsev is said to have called paramedics himself before calling to cancel although police still showed up as a result of the 911 call.

Nikki Garcia Seeking A Divorce Lawyer

Now TMZ has followed up by reporting that Nikki Garcia is looking for divorce lawyers following the incident with the belief that she is looking to end their marriage. Garcia is said to be staying at their family home with her son Matteo while her husband is not at the property.

Garcia hosted the Chestnut/Kobayashi hot dog eating contest over the Labor Day weekend and it was noticed by many that she was no longer wearing her wedding ring.