Nikki Garcia praises Artem Chigvintsev for coparage compromises

Nikki Garcia is grateful that she and her ex-husband, Artem ChigvintsevCan their 5-year-old son, Matteo, friendly copied.

“I have so much passion and love for this company, and that’s why I had something like that:” I don’t let people take away how much pleasure I had there. “I really like wrestling,” said Nikki, 41, on Thursday, September 4, episode her and twin sister Brie GarciaThe podcast of the same name. “That’s why I’m here. That’s why I travel every week.”

Nikki, who initially retired from the wrestling ring in 2019, returned to her WWE roots earlier this year.

“I have to give it to Artem, who has been great when adapting to my schedule,” she said on Thursday’s episode. “I almost get Matteo more, and he leaves me, he’s great.”

She continued: ‘[We’re] A great team. We have adapted well and matteos bloom, and it’s like all these things. I have so much fun. “

Brie, also 41, responded and complimented her sister’s dynamics with Chigvintsev, 43.

“You and Artem have been a great team,” said Brie. “You have both really adapted well to everything.”

Nikki and Chigvintsev both served in August 2024 for a divorce, which was completed three months later. In their divorce scheme, Nikki was instructed to Dancing with the stars Alum monthly partner support and a fixed amount of $ 200,000.

“Divorce has to do with the newspaper, the contract that you signed during the marriage. The day of the marriage, at the court before marriage, whatever,” said Nikki in a podcast episode of May. “Yes, I had to give him $ 200,000. Real support, alimony.”

She continued: “Our judge – we did private mediation – said at the end:” This is the first time in all those years I did this, where a woman had to pay a man. “The judge said,” You must be so damn proud that you have built such a rich that someone wants a piece of it. ” It was nice to hear that … Even if it hurts because I broke my neck for that money. “

Despite the financial changes, Nikki and Chigvintsev made sure that Matteo’s well -being was first set.

‘[Coparenting] Is absolutely feasible, “said Chigvintsev in February on the podcast” Glamorous Grind “.” Of course, both parties have set the best foot ahead [to] Place the child. [At] The end of the day, what is best for Matteo is the best for me. … If you get your own ego out of it, you really have to think about what is best for him, not necessary what you think would be best for him. “