-- Former WWE star and Hall of Famer Nikki Bella's legal dispute with estranged husband Artem Chigvintsev rages and the latest in the saga is that the wrestler/entertainer has filed and successfully been granted a restraining order against Artem. In her filing, Bella revealed more details of their domestic dispute which landed Artem temporarily behind bars but ultimately having the charges dropped.
-- The judge in the case has ordered Artem from coming within 100 yards of Nikki, their son or the family home except for visitation or exchange of the child as per court ordered visits. Nikki asked the judge if she could leave the country with her son to film a project but was denied until a full hearing is held, scheduled for October 21.
Nikki's reps released the following statement to TMZ.com:
“Due to the incident that led to Artem’s arrest on August 29, 2024, Nikki has decided to file for a temporary Domestic Violence Restraining Order to protect herself and her son. Although Nikki requested that the Napa District Attorney not file charges against Artem as she did not want him to go to jail, he must still be held accountable for his actions, and Nikki and her son must be protected. Nikki’s number one priority has always been the wellbeing of her son. She is thankful for all of the love and support she has received and continues to ask for privacy for her and her family during this difficult time.”
