Nikki Bella had no problem wearing her football allegiance proudly, even while standing deep in enemy territory.
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The WWE star took a shot at Detroit fans during a recent episode of "Monday Night RAW" taped Friday in Grand Rapids, Mich., throwing her support behind the Philadelphia Eagles just days after being linked to Eagles safety Cooper DeJean.
"I am a legend, I am a Hall of Famer and I am a former champion, and this is what champions look like, do you got that?" Bella told the crowd. "But how would you people know what champions look like? You root for the Lions. Let's be honest, the Lions wish they were as good as the Philadelphia Eagles. Oh wait, better yet, Ohio State."
The remarks were met with loud boos from the Michigan crowd, which has endured a turbulent football season on multiple fronts.
The Detroit Lions, two-time defending NFC North champions, sit at 8-7 with their playoff hopes fading after Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Meanwhile, Michigan football continues to deal with fallout from the firing of head coach Sherrone Moore, who was dismissed earlier this month following revelations of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
Bella, also known as Nikki Garcia, sparked dating speculation earlier this month when she posed in front of DeJean's locker during a visit to Lincoln Financial Field. The moment quickly circulated on social media, though she later downplayed the rumors on "The Nikki & Brie Show," which she co-hosts with her twin sister.
"I haven't even kissed someone in so long," Bella said on the podcast, via People. "It's kind of crazy. Do I even know how to kiss?"
Bella was married to former "Dancing with the Stars" partner Artem Chigvintsev from 2022 to 2024. The two share a 5-year-old son.
She returned to WWE action earlier this year with an appearance in the women's Royal Rumble, and based on Friday's crowd reaction, she has not lost her flair for stirring things up.
