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Cooper DeJean Breaks Out John Cena Move as Nikki Garcia Plays Down Romance Rumors

Garcia says she hasn't even kissed anyone recently, tempering speculation over social-media hints and a WWE-style celebration.

Overview

  • Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean performed a WWE-style end zone celebration, including John Cena’s Five-Knuckle Shuffle, during Saturday’s 29-18 win over Washington in Landover, Maryland.
  • DeJean has not confirmed any relationship with WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia, and outlets note he has yet to address the dating speculation directly.
  • On Dec. 18, Garcia told listeners on The Nikki & Brie Show that she has not had intimacy in a long time and said she hasn’t even kissed someone recently.
  • Earlier in the week, Garcia posted a Philadelphia trip montage that showed her posing by DeJean’s locker, and DeJean later left an eagle and heart emoji on one of her Instagram posts.
  • A tabloid reported the pair were seen at postgame gatherings in Philadelphia, while a separate account quoted DeJean saying the celebration was a planned tribute to Cena he admired growing up.