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Nikki Garcia Files for Divorce After Artem Chingvitstev's Domestic Violence Arrest

The WWE Hall of Famer had reportedly been searching for a divorce attorney.
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Mar 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; WWE wrestler Nikki Bella in attendance of the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Mar 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; WWE wrestler Nikki Bella in attendance of the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nikki Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella in WWE, has filed for divorce from her husband according to TMZ.

The entertainment news site was the first to report that Garcia had begun the search for an attorney after Artem Chingvitstev, of Dancing with the Stars fame, was arrested August 29 on domestic violence charges. They have now also confirmed the filing 'according to online records'.

Very little information about the events of that night have been made public, but the alleged incident happened at the estranged couples' home in Napa Valley, California.

Artem was placed into police custody and charged with a felony count after he called 911 to request medical assistance. It's not clear who the alleged victim is in this case, but police say they suffered 'visible injuries.'

Garcia and Chingvitstev have one child together. Nikki and 4-year-old Matteo are reportedly staying at their home in Napa Valley, while Artem is staying with a friend.

The Garcia family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.

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Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

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