Nikki Garcia, retired WWE champ, and Artem Chigvintsev, professional cha-cha-extraordinaire from Dancing with the Stars, have officially untangled their marital mess just two months after calling it quits.
Let’s dive into the juicy details, shall we?
A spokesperson for Nikki dropped the news like a mic on this wild Wednesday (November 20), confirming the duo has decided to wrap things up without dragging their baggage to court. The rep said, “Nikki and Artem have settled their divorce and will not be going to court.” Translation: We’ve spared the courtroom from becoming a WWE ring meets dance-off battle.
Here’s the kicker: both have also agreed to drop the restraining orders they slapped on each other. Yes, you read that right—there were dueling restraining orders, as if this wasn’t already a reality show pitch waiting to happen.
The statement went on to emphasize that Nikki’s focus is her son (aww, cue the mom of the year music), saying, “Nikki’s number one priority has always been her son and privacy on the matter. She is thankful for all of the love and support she has received during this difficult time.” In other words, please stop asking about this so I can get back to making Instagram Reels without awkward comments.
Now, let’s rewind to how we got here:
– Back in August, Artem made headlines, but not for his slick dance moves. Nope, he was arrested for domestic violence after an alleged clash with Nikki.
– Fast forward to September, Nikki filed for divorce, deciding she’d had enough of the drama.
– October brought us another twist—restraining orders for everyone! Artem claimed Nikki was actually the WWE-style aggressor in the relationship, making sure his side of the story had some spin-worthy cha-cha flair.
But now, after this whirlwind saga, the two have decided to bury the hatchet—or at least store it far away from each other—so they can focus on co-parenting their 4-year-old son, Matteo.
The duo, who tied the knot in 2022, can now focus on their separate lives, while Matteo gets the spotlight as the real winner here. As for the rest of us, we’ll be waiting for the inevitable book deals, podcasts, or dramatic reenactments of this very public split.
Until then, let’s raise a glass to love, loss, and the wild world of celebrity breakups. Cheers! 🥂
