John Cena and Nikki Bella Call Off Engagement The WWE stars, who got engaged last April, are breaking up after six years together. Cena and Bella revealed the news to Us Weekly, asking for privacy at this time. While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for one another. Cena hinted at the breakup over the weekend, posting this Walt Whitman quote on Instagram. He also admitted to Us Weekly last month that the relationship was hard at times and took a lot of work. Relationships are hard. Don’t ever think that love is easy. Love is beautiful, but we’ve had to come to the realization after being together for five years that love is not easy.