Nikki Cross Discusses Her Return To The Independent Scene As Nikki Storm

Nikki Cross departed WWE in April, ending her time with the company after a decade. Cross was still regularly featured on television as part of the Wyatt Sicks.

Before signing with WWE, Cross wrestled under the name Nikki Storm, which is the name she will be using when she returns to the independent scene.

In her new newsletter, Nikki Storm, Best In The Galaxy, Nikki wrote about her re-entry into the independent scene.

“Who is she, you may ask? Nikki Storm, The Best in the Galaxy was my alter ego before I joined a big wrestling television company. She said the most ludicrous and ridiculous things, but prided herself on being one of the best wrestlers around. I talk about her in third person. I’m not sure why…maybe it helps me keep my distance from that wild, unpredictable and mouthy powerhouse. Like any of the characters I have played in the wrestling industry, they are all extensions of me, or some part of me. I put my heart and soul into characters. Every character I ever played, I developed a back story, a reason for her to act the way she does. At times, I related it back to a part of my past, or an element of my personality. Nikki Storm is the confident, larger than life persona that allows Nicola Glencross to retreat and be safe in her little bubble, like Glinda in the Wizard of OZ (I do wish I had a pink bubble I could travel round in).

“Physicality wise, I have been practicing my trademark signature moves such as the Swinging Neckbreaker, the Galaxy Shock,and a variety of suplexes. I have been focusing specifically on little details in movements and developing my technical skills further. I am excited to be re-introducing certain maneuvers back into my moveset.”

Nikki has been training with IYO SKY, Giulia, Sumie Sakai, and more as she prepares for her first match back at Nikki Storm.

Along with being a wrestler again, Nikki and her husband Big Damo purchased PROGRESS Wrestling. Fans can learn more here.