John Cena, Nikki Bella end 6-year relationship

WWE superstars John Cena, 40, and Nikki Bella (Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace), 32, have ended their six-year relationship.

"While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for one another," the now-former couple told US magazine in a joint statement. "We ask that you respect our privacy during this time in our lives."

Cena proposed to Nikki in the center of the ring at WrestleMania 33 last year after the two had defeated The Miz and his wife Maryse in a mixed tag team match.