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The radio dispatch from the Artem Chigvintsev domestic violence case reveals ... he did indeed call 911 to request medical assistance, but then added his wife, Nikki Bella, had thrown shoes at him.

TMZ has obtained the dispatch call, in which the dispatcher says, "Initially came in as requesting medical, but now he is stating he got into an argument with his wife and his wife threw shoes at rp [reporting party]."

The dispatcher notes, "There is a child on scene. Medical en route," adding, "There's an active 415 [disturbing the peace] in the background responsible."

Nikki Bella admitted she and Artem Chigvintsev struggled with communicating ... saying back in 2021 she and her husband went to couples therapy because of how he spoke to her.

The former WWE star opened up about jumping on the therapist's couch with the pro dancer during an episode of Kaitlyn Bristowe's podcast "Off the Vine" back in 2021 ... after Bristowe revealed she didn't know if Artem liked her on "Dancing with the Stars."

Kaitlyn won 'DWTS' alongside Artem in 2020 -- but she says she didn't know how Artem felt about her because of the way he spoke to her ... and Nikki details a similar experience, saying she nearly quit because of his demeanor.

8:25 AM PT -- Nikki Bella's rep tells TMZ, "This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time."

Artem Chigvintsev -- now accused of felony domestic violence -- himself called 911 after he allegedly battered someone in his home ... and minutes later he called back and told 911 never mind ... TMZ has learned.

As TMZ reported, Artem was arrested Thursday morning in Napa, California, where he lives with his wife, Nikki Garcia (aka Nikki Bella).

3:01 PM PT -- According to county records, Artem Chigvintsev was released at 2:18 PM PT.

We now know how the alarm was sounded when someone at Artem Chigvintsev's home called 911.

Sources connected to the investigation tell TMZ ... a call came in around 8:30 AM, reporting a "medical emergency" at the home. It's unclear who made the call.

Gable Steveson's NFL journey has encountered a setback -- the Buffalo Bills just waived the former two-time national wrestling champion and Olympic gold medalist ahead of the 2024 season.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo broke the news on Tuesday ... saying the Bills opted to leave the developmental product off their initial 53-man roster, as all 32 teams need to get down to that number by 1 PM PST.

The 2020 Tokyo Games star signed a three-year deal with Buffalo this past May ... after he was released from the WWE, which he joined in 2021.

WWE Superstar Liv Morgan might have the Women's World Championship AND Rhea Ripley's man, but she's not ready to make her "Revenge Tour" a thing of the past just yet ... telling TMZ Sports there's still some gas left in that tank!!

Liv's been on a mission ever since she returned from the shoulder injury she suffered at the hands of Ripley last year ... doing everything in her power to make her nemesis' life a living hell in 2024.

That all came to a head at SummerSlam earlier this month ... when Morgan defeated Ripley to retain the belt -- then stole "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio in the process.

Bryan Danielson is staring down the barrel of what could be the last match of his wrestling career ... but, if he ends up beating Swerve Strickland for the AEW title, he'd love to become the face of AEW!

Danielson chopped it up with Mojo Muhtadi on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs nightly on FS1) to discuss his Title Vs. Career match going down this Sunday at AEW All In.

While people are busy reflecting on the career of BD -- with speculation he could be done after the match -- he told us if he were to win Sunday, he'd welcome a role he's rarely been allowed to fill ... being considered "The Man."

Bryan Danielson -- known to WWE fans as Daniel Bryan -- is taking part in what could be his last wrestling match ever ... and if that is the case -- what will his legacy be?

Well, according to Nikki Bella -- whose twin sister, Brie, is married to Danielson -- he'll be remembered as one of the G.O.A.T's!!!

TMZ Sports caught up with the former WWE Superstar out in L.A. this week and got her thoughts on her brother-in-law's Title Vs. Career match this Sunday at AEW All In ... which could mark the end of his legendary career.

A woman who attended a Hulk Hogan event this week says her night out ended in a trip to the hospital ... after she claims she was drilled in the head by a flying beer can amid the festivities.

According to a police report obtained by TMZ Sports, it all happened on Monday at the Thirsty Cowboy in Medina, Ohio ... as the Hulkster was making an appearance to promote his new brew, "Real American Beer."

The WWE legend and some of his cohorts were heaving drinks to patrons in the crowd ... when cops say Emma Harlukowicz told them one of the flying cans nailed her 50-year-old mom in the noggin.

There's one thing John Cena hates about the film industry -- and it ain't the long hours or memorizing lines -- the WWE legend HATES filming sex scenes!

The 16-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion appeared on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast with Shannon Sharpe, where the guys talked about everything from his legendary wrestling career to how he got his start in the movie industry.

That's when the topic of Cena's role in Amy Schumer's "Trainwreck" movie came up ... a role that required Cena to take part in some NSFW scenes.

CM Punk's got bad blood with his enemies ... but that's not the only thing he says he has in common with Taylor Swift -- in fact, the WWE Superstar claims he's actually the male version of the popstar!!

The wrestler evoked Travis Kelce's girlfriend's name while appearing on Raw on Monday night in Sunrise, Florida ... as he was praising WWE fans during a promo he was cutting to preview his upcoming strap match against Drew McIntyre at Bash in Berlin.

Punk spent several minutes showing big love to the crowd -- explaining he believes they're all the reason for the recent hot streak the WWE has been on.

WWE Hall of Famer Afa Anoa'i, the brother of Sika Anoa'i and uncle to current WWE Superstar Roman Reigns, has died at the age of 81.

Afa's daughter -- Vale Anoa'i -- confirmed the passing on her X account ... saying, "Today, all of our lives are irreparably changed. I love you so much, Dad. More than any words could ever express."

The news comes months after Sika passed away at the age of 79.

Amanda Saccomanno, "Mandy Rose" to millions of WWE fans, made her triumphant return over the weekend -- not to a wrestling ring -- but, to the stage ... competing in a bikini fitness competition after more than a decade away!

And, it's clear Mandy didn't miss a beat!

The 34-year-old wrestler participated in the 2024 WBFF Bikini World Championships in Miami, Florida ... showing off her ridiculously shredded body, which she sculpted into competition-ready form over 12 weeks of intense training.

Wrestling legend Kevin Sullivan -- who was famously one of Hulk Hogan's biggest rivals in the 1990s -- has sadly passed away.

The WWE confirmed his death on Friday morning ... writing in a statement that Sullivan was "a unique and influential figure in sports-entertainment history."

"Sullivan found success both in the ring and behind the scenes with his penchant for far out ideas that pushed creative boundaries," the org. added.

Hulk Hogan can't be happy Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are doing a movie on what we're told is the "darkest period of his life," and if Ben and Matt cross the line, he's ready, willing and able to take legal action ... TMZ has learned.

B&M are producing a flick on the lawsuit the WWE legend filed and won against Gawker, after the site posted a sex tape video of Hogan and the wife of a friend. A racial epithet was captured on the vid. Hulk sued Gawker for invasion of privacy and in 2016 won a whopping $140 million verdict ... which eventually tanked Gawker.

Sources connected to Hulk tell TMZ he has no involvement whatsoever in the film project and is currently "indifferent" about it. HOWEVER, if the movie treads into territory that a jury already found was protected by his right to privacy, Hulk will not hesitate to pursue legal options ... which he's clearly done before.

If Jelly Roll ever wants to leave his music career behind, he's got a future in wrestling ... 'cause the singer executed an epic chokeslam at WWE SummerSlam!!

The "Liar" crooner -- who was the guest musical performer for Saturday night's event at Cleveland Browns Stadium -- faced off against the A-Town Down Under tag team ... after Austin Theory and Grayson Waller trashed the home crowd and name-dropped JR in the process.

But to the duo's surprise, the 39-year-old artist didn't take the diss lightly ... as he snuck in the ring from behind and hit both guys with a steel chair.