Nikki Bella issued the following statement to PEOPLE.com after news broke that she was ‘officially’ broken up with John Cena:
“After I called off the engagement, we tried to work on our relationship to get back to where it was, and in order to move forward with our wedding. After much time and soul-searching alone and together, we have decided to officially part ways.
I had a beautiful and loving 6-year relationship with a wonderful man. I have the utmost respect for John, but I know this is what’s best for me.”
JTG Sheds Light On Whether Or Not John Cena Actually Loved Nikki Bella
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John Cena Nikki Bella MTV Movie Awards #1
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Professional wrestler John Cena poses in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Actors John Cena and Aaron Taylor-Johnson speak onstage during the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: (L-R) Daniel Kaluuya accepts the Next Generation award for Actor from presenters John Cena and Aaron Taylor-Johnson onstage during the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Wrestler John Cena (L) and actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson speak onstage during the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Wrestler John Cena (L) and actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson speak onstage during the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: (L-R) Professional wrestlers-actors Nikki Bella and John Cena, TV personality Trevor Noah, and recording artist Jordyn Taylor attend the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: (L-R) Actor Hugh Jackman, professional wrestler-actor John Cena, and professional wrestler-actor Nikki Bella attend the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: John Cena poses in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: John Cena and Nikki Bella pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: John Cena and Nikki Bella pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: John Cena and Nikki Bella pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Professional wrestlers John Cena (L) and Nikki Bella pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: (L-R) Professional wrestler-actor John Cena, actor Daniel Kaluuya, winner of the Next Generation award for 'Get Out,' and actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: (L-R) Professional wrestler-actor John Cena, actor Daniel Kaluuya, winner of the Next Generation award for 'Get Out,' and actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Professional wrestlers John Cena (L) and Nikki Bella pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Professional wrestlers John Cena (L) and Nikki Bella pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 07: Professional wrestlers John Cena (L) and Nikki Bella pose in the press room at the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)