Nikki Garcia Opens Up About Divorce From Artem Chigvintsev After Domestic Violence Allegations

The retired WWE star reflected on her difficult split, citing long-standing issues and a focus on co-parenting their son Matteo.

Nikki Garcia spoke publicly for the first time about her divorce from Artem Chigvintsev during an episode of her podcast, 'The Nikki & Brie Show.'
The divorce followed Chigvintsev's August arrest for suspected domestic violence, though no charges were filed, and both parties accused the other of being the aggressor.
Garcia revealed that their marriage had been strained for a long time, and she stayed in the relationship largely for the sake of their 4-year-old son, Matteo.
Chigvintsev claimed the incident negatively impacted his career, while Garcia emphasized her focus on healing and protecting her son's privacy.
The couple finalized their divorce through private mediation in November, and both dropped mutual protective orders to focus on co-parenting.