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Nikki Bella and John Cena release statement after their split was branded a ‘publicity stunt’

The couple called off their engagement back in April

Nikki Bella and John Cena have said that they are “working on their relationship”, after their recent split was branded as a ‘publicity stunt’.

The WWE stars shocked fans by breaking up just two weeks before their wedding, however, sources told Star magazine that the couple ‘faked’ their split to drive up ratings for Nikki’s E! reality show Total Bellas.

Following reports that the pair faked their split, a rep for Nikki told E! News, “Nikki Bella and John Cena are working on their relationship and taking it day by day.”

“They appreciate all of their fans and their continued support,” they added.

The couple’s split was conveniently announced just days before the season premiere of Total Bellas, which has reportedly seen a significant spike in ratings.

A source told the Star, “A lot of people suspect the split was a publicity stunt. It was for the third season of her TV show Total Bellas.”

The insider added that faking their break up wouldn’t be a big deal for them, as the WWE performers are used to faking fights for ratings.

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“It seems too big of a coincidence that John and Nikki broke up right before the season premiere,” the source continued. “There’s no doubt that in time they will get married.”

The source also added that Nikki never gave him back her diamond engagement ring, and she still has her wedding dress.

Since their split, Nikki and John have been seen together in San Diego.

In last week’s episode of Total Bellas, the couple were filmed ending their engagement due to John not wanting to have children.

“I would never force you to not be a mom,” he told her in the episode. “I don’t even wanna say this is a surprise, but I even told you so many times that this would happen. I’m not sure we should go through with this.”

Just last month, John appeared on the Today show, where he told she show’s hosts, “I still love Nicole. I still would love to marry Nicole. I still would love to have a family with Nicole.”

The couple have been dating since 2012.

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