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    Nikki Garcia files for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev after former ‘DWTS’ pro’s domestic violence arrest

    By Nicki Cox,

    4 hours ago

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    It’s over between Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev.

    Garcia, 40, filed for divorce from Chigvintsev, 42, on Wednesday, per TMZ — less than two weeks after the professional dancer was arrested for domestic violence.

    The exes share 4-year-old son Matteo.

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    Nikki Garcia is pulling the plug on her marriage to Artem Chigvintsev. Rob Latour/Shutterstock
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    It was reported in early September that the WWE star was looking for a divorce lawyer. GC Images
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    The exes share 4-year-old son Matteo. nikkigarcia/Instagram

    Artem Chigvintsev temporarily removes wife Nikki Garcia’s name from his Instagram bio after domestic violence arrest

    TMZ previously reported that the WWE alum — who was once professionally known as Nikki Bella — started looking for a divorce lawyer the day after Chigvintsev allegedly attacked her at home in Napa Valley, Calif.

    However, sources close to the couple told the outlet that they weren’t completely shocked by the news as the pair’s marriage has always been “volatile.”

    The now-exes allegedly didn’t try to hide their marital woes, making Chigvintsev’s arrest “shocking but not shocking” amongst their closest confidants.

    Following the alleged incident, Garcia moved out of their family home and stopped wearing her wedding ring, signaling the end of their marriage.

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    Chigvintsev was arrested on Aug. 29. theartemc/Instagram
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    The professional dancer was booked on a felony corporal injury charge.  nikkigarcia/Instagram

    Nikki Garcia wanted ‘to communicate’ with Artem Chigvintsev about their marriage before domestic violence arrest

    The pro wrestler made her first public appearance at Netflix’s “Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” hot live dog eating contest less than one week after the alleged altercation.

    Although Garcia put on a brave face for the event, fans noticed she ditched her massive emerald engagement ring and wedding band.

    “I’m so happy to be here,” Garcia, dressed in all red, told the crowd.

    As previously reported, Chigvintsev was booked on a felony corporal injury charge on Aug. 29 after getting into a heated altercation with someone in his Napa Valley residence.

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    He posted his $25,000 bail just hours after the arrest. nikkigarcia/Instagram
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    Both Garcia and their son were in the home at the time of the alleged crime. nikkigarcia/Instagram

    The former “Dancing With the Stars” pro called 911 himself to request medical assistance for the unnamed victim — only to call back and cancel the request.

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    However, police still responded to the call and eventually arrested Chigvintsev after witnessing the injuries to the victim, who asked for “total confidentiality.”

    Although authorities did not reveal the identity of the victim, the 911 call proved Garcia was present at the time of the alleged crime and got “into an argument” with Chigvintsev.

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    Chigvintsev and Bella wed in August 2022. Broadimage/Shutterstock
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    They met on “Dancing With the Stars” in 2019. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

    The Russian-born dancer was released from jail on a $25,000 just hours after his arrest.

    Chigvintsev and Garcia met when they were partnered together on “DWTS” in 2019 and tied the knot three years later.

    They celebrated their second wedding anniversary just days before the dancer’s arrest.

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