John Cena Popped The Question To Nikki Bella During WrestleMania 33
John Cenaproposed to his long-time girlfriend, fellow wrestler Nikki Bella during WrestleMania 33 on Sunday.
After the duo defeated The Miz & Maryse, Cena grabbed a microphone, took a knee and asked Nikki Bella to come to the center of the ring.
“I have been waiting so long to ask you this. Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace. Will you marry me?” Cena asked, using her real name.
"I have been waiting so long to ask you this...WILL YOU MARRY ME?" -@JohnCenato Nikki@BellaTwins!#WrestleManiapic.twitter.com/Rmfvtp9biQ
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania)April 3, 2017
Al Roker posted a video of the moment on Instagram, adding that the newly-engaged couple would be on the “Today” show Monday morning.
A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker) on Apr 2, 2017 at 7:13pm PDT
Sealed with a kiss,@JohnCenaand Nikki@BellaTwinsare getting MARRIED! Only at#WrestleMania...pic.twitter.com/hr4naKKqTU
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania)April 3, 2017
Nikki Bella’s twin sister Brie tweeted a congratulatory message to the happy couple moments after the proposal.
Happy tears!!!! They always felt married to me but to see it...wow!!! Welcome to the family@JohnCena
— Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins)April 3, 2017
Cena did not formally tease the engagement, but he did proclaim that WrestleMania 33 would be an “amazing night!!”
I can't believe it's here. Happy#Wrestlemaniaeveryone!@WWE@WWENetwork@WWEUniverseenjoy what should be an amazing night!!
— John Cena (@JohnCena)April 2, 2017