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Nikki Garcia files for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev after his domestic violence arrest

It’s over for Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev.

The former WWE Diva, 40, filed for divorce from the “Dancing With the Stars” pro, 42, on Wednesday, according to online records obtained by The Post.

The filing comes weeks after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Napa, Calif.

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella in 2022. nikkigarcia/Instagram
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella. nikkigarcia/Instagram
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella during their wedding celebrations. Instagram / nikkigarcia

Chigvintsev and Bella married in a lavish 2022 ceremony in Paris. They celebrated their second wedding ceremony just three days before the professional dancer was arrested on August 29.

Chigvintsev and Bella share one child: four-year-old son Matteo.

The Post confirmed Chigvintsev was arrested by the Napa County Sheriff’s Department just before 10 a.m. on a felony domestic violence charge falling under a California penal code that “makes it illegal to injure a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent in an act of domestic violence.” Visible injuries must be present for the suspected crime to be a felony.

Artem Chigvintsev’s mugshot. Napa County Department of Corrections
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella at the live “The Bellas Podcast” on February 08, 2023. Getty Images for SiriusXM

His bail was set at $25,000. He was released later that day.

Chigvintsev’s alleged victim asked for confidentiality following his arrest and was cooperating with police amid the investigation, reported TMZ.

While the second party wasn’t named, Chigvintsev made a 911 call earlier in the day, asking for medical assistance for the alleged victim while claiming his wife threw a shoe at him. He called back minutes later and said their assistance was no longer needed; however, cops still showed up to the house.

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella with their son. nikkigarcia/Instagram
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella taking a selfie. nikkigarcia/Instagram
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella on the beach in 2021. nikkigarcia/Instagram

While Chigvintsev’s fellow “DWTS” pro Cheryl Burke said she was in “complete shock” over his arrest, sources close to the couple claimed their relationship had been “volatile” for a long time.

Insiders told TMZ that the pair had an alleged history of verbal altercations but claimed they were unaware of anything physical. They described Chigvintsev’s arrest as “shocking but not shocking” and claimed he did not return to their marital home after being released from jail.

Nikki Bella in Los Angeles. SplashNews.com
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella celebrating Christmas Day 2022. nikkigarcia/Instagram
Artem Chigvintsev on “Dancing With the Stars.” Disney / ABC via Getty Images

Bella broke her silence about her husband’s arrest on Friday, August 30, with her rep telling The Post, “This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time.”

She made her first public appearance on Monday, September 2, while co-hosting a live hot dog eating contest in Las Vegas, which streamed on Netflix. While Bella seemed in good spirits, she was missing one notable accessory: her wedding ring.

As for Chigvintsev, he will not be on Season 33 of “DWTS,” the program he’s starred in since 2018 minus two seasons, following his arrest; however, it appears ABC executives made the decision before the alleged incident.

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella on “Dancing With the Stars.” Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Nikki Bella and her ex-fiancé John Cena. WireImage

Chigvintsev and Bella met in 2017 when she competed on “DWTS.” At the time, she was engaged to WWE star-turned-actor John Cena.

The Bella twin and wrestler called off their engagement in 2018, and she confirmed her romance with Chigvintsev the following year.

Bella gushed over her husband on the anniversary before his arrest, claiming their love story was “meant to be.”

Chigvintsev returned the favor, captioning several wedding photos, “Happy anniversary my love, can’t see my life with out you. You are my everything.”

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

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