John Cena and Nikki Bella split after on-off public romance comes to an end

JOHN CENA'S on-off relationship with fellow WWE superstar Nikki Bella finally seems over for good - after six years and "much soul-searching".

Bella, 34, has twice called off their wedding, saying on her reality TV show: "I feel like I've ruined everyone's fairy tale. My heart hurts so bad."

Now they have released statements confirming the split.

Bella said she knows "what is best for me" while Cena insisted he will learn from the experience.

News website TMZ say the couple's friends insist the ring heroes have grown too far apart to ever get back together.

Bella reportedly decided on Sunday she needed a clean break after watching the final episode of Total Bellas, a show following her family and relationships.

Her friends told TMZ she felt unhappy and confused, similar to her emotions when she cancelled her wedding the second time, a month before it was due to take place .

She then released a statement to People saying: "After I called off the engagement, we tried to work on our relationship to get back to where it was, and in order to move forward with our wedding.

"After much time and soul-searching alone and together, we have decided to officially part ways.

"I had a beautiful and loving 6-year relationship with a wonderful man.

"I have the utmost respect for John, but I know this is what's best for me."

Cena, 41, then tweeted: "If you can learn something from your experiences, good and bad, you will live with little to no regret."

While Bella was filming reality Total Bellas, Cena was away in China.

That summed up their recent difficulties after they had been taking things "day by day".

Now it seems the finale of the TV series is also the end of the road for the most glamorous couple in wrestling.

Bella is said to be focusing on her career and not yet looking to date anyone else.