Nikki Garcia Hosts Netflix Special Amid Artem Chigvintsev’s Arrest

Nikki Garcia With her Rob Riggle They got the crowd excited for the big event, “Unfinished Beef.”

The former WWE star, who fans may remember as Nikki Bella, took to the stage as co-host of Netflix’s live eating competition special, “Unfinished Beef,” on Monday, September 2, just days after her husband’s death. Artem Chigvintsevwas arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

Nikki Garcia hosted the event alongside comedian Rob Riggle, which featured a hot dog eating legends face off against each other. Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi.

The former WWE Superstar made a stylish appearance in a red sleeveless vest and matching tailored trousers, completing the look with bold red lipstick and platform shoes.

“Thank you everyone. I’m so happy to be here!” she said, her face beaming as the crowd cheered after Riggle’s introduction. “I love you all, too,” she said to the cheering, cheering fans.

After Joey Chestnut won the contest with an 83-62 hot dog victory, Nikki told the crowd and fans at home to “stay safe” and wished them all a fun Labor Day.

The reference to a “spouse” leads one to assume the victim is Nikki, but the victim’s identity has not been confirmed as requested.

The Napa County Sheriff’s Department released a photo of Artem’s mugshot shortly after the news broke. ABC News for a domestic violence report received from Yountville around 10 a.m.

Police arrived on the scene shortly after and arrested Artem, who “did not resist arrest.” He was booked into the Napa County Jail on suspicion of domestic violence, but was later released on bail.

“He initially came seeking medical attention but now claims he had an argument with his wife and that she threw a shoe at RP. [reporting party]”There is a child on scene. A medical team is on the way. A 415 call has been made. [disturbing the peace] There is responsibility behind it.”

Artem then called for paramedics.

Upon receiving the call, the operator found Artem and Nikki physically separated. Police arrived approximately one hour later, observed visible injuries on the alleged victim, and arrested Artem on suspicion of felony corporal injury to a spouse.

The Sheriff’s Department has not yet released the identity of the alleged victim, but said they are giving him “sufficient time to understand what happened” before asking detectives for further statements.

Nikki and Artyom have a four-year-old son, Matteo Artemovich, who is believed to have been at the scene at the time of the incident.

“This is something I’ve dreamed about my whole life,” she said. People Magazine At the time she announced her pregnancy, she said: “I can’t imagine life without being a mother and experiencing the miracle of life and raising my children. I’m a family person, so I can’t imagine not having a life with my family.”

Her son was born on July 31, 2020. “I was in labor for 22 hours and pushed for two hours wearing a mask because of COVID-19.” Nikki said“It was 118 degrees in Phoenix and our room never got any cooler than 76 degrees, so it was hot the whole time.”

The Russian dancer first rose to fame on “Dancing with the Stars,” where she won the Mirror Ball trophy alongside “Bachelorette” alumni in season 29. Kaitlyn BristoweMost recently, she competed against the star of “The Bachelorette” in season 32. Charity Lawsonfinishing in fourth place.

Nikki and Artem first met on the ABC dance competition show, where they were partnered on Season 25 while Nikki was still dating. John Cena.

According to the outlet, Artyom was not scheduled to participate in this season of “Dancing with the Stars.”