WWE Hall of Fame member, Nikki Garcia, recently provided an update on her mental and emotional state following her split with dancer Artem Chigvintsev earlier this year. Chigvintsev was taken into custody in August, following rumors of domestic violence within their household. Despite this, Napa County’s District Office chose not to pursue charges against him.
In a new instalment of her podcast titled “The Nikki and Brie Show”, Garcia opened up about how the experiences of this year have led her to introspection. She passionately expressed,
“I’ve had bad things happen to me. It made me really sit and be like, ‘Why have all these things happened to me?’ But what I’ve realized now is when things come my way and they’re not right or they’re bad… I’m going to sit and try to find the beauty in it and the learning lesson.”
Garcia mentioned that since the split from Chigvintsev, she has found solace in disconnecting from certain aspects of her life, and revealed her mindset as she navigates the future. She poignantly said,
“What tool from life am I supposed to take from here to conquer this and overcome it to make my path brighter and better?”
The former couple become proud parents to their son Matteo in 2020 and tied the knot in 2022. Their second wedding anniversary took place just days ahead of the arrest. Currently, they are working towards a resolution regarding the custody of their son. While Garcia is pursuing sole custody, on the other hand, Chigvintsev is vying for joint guardianship.