Is Iowa Native Cooper DeJean Really Dating WWE Star Nikki Bella?

Who would have thought that a small-town Iowa boy would be a Super Bowl Champion one minute, and be dating a massive WWE Star the next?

Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback and Iowa native Cooper DeJean is rumored to have a new lady in his life: Professional Wrestler and Reality TV Star Nikki Garcia (AKA Nikki Bella).

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When Did Cooper DeJean and Nikki Bella First Meet?

Nikki Bella is a long-time Eagles fan and is no stranger to being seen supporting her Birds. She had the opportunity to be part of the Eagles' Training Camp this past summer. Nikki documented the whole experience on her Instagram page.

Nikki Bella was at Training Camp to promote the big WWE Clash in Paris, and also hang out with her favorite team. She met a lot of the players in August, including 22-year-old Cooper DeJean.

That first meeting in the summer might have turned into something more. Nikki Bella recently attended some of the Philadelphia Eagles games wearing a special jersey...You guessed it! She's sporting #33 from Iowa! Cooper DeJean's jersey was on full display in an Instagram post.

Is It Really Possible That Nikki Bella and Cooper DeJean Are Dating?

There are new reports from multiple media outlets, including TMZ and Bleacher Report, that suggest the 42-year-old two-time Divas champion and rising football star are "casually dating."

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Sources shared with TMZ that the two have been out on "some fun dates." Apparently, the connection is mutual, and there seem to be "sparks flying."

I guess time will tell if this is a relationship meant to last!

13 Famous Iowans

It's a great day for Iowans. The first ever Major League Baseball game was played in Dyersville, Iowa last night (August 12) in The Field of Dreams game and it was awesome!

What a great way to showcase a beautiful state and celebrate the hospitality of Iowans.

Iowa may seem far away from Tinsel Town, but The Hawkeye State has produced many famous actors, musicians, and athletes!

The following 13 are just the tip of the iceberg!

Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

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