Nikki Storm [Nikki Cross] Addresses Return To Independent Wrestling

Nikki Cross is preparing to make her return to wrestling as Nikki Storm.

Following her WWE release back in April, the former Women’s Champion has already made a lasting impression in the UK wrestling scene. Storm and her husband Big Damo are now the new owners of PROGRESS Wrestling, and recently held their first show under new management, Wonderbrawl II in Manchester.

Still looking to be an active competitor, Storm will compete in her first post-WWE match in July at the Scorchio event in London. If Storm is in a singles match, this will be her first one-on-one encounter since October 2023. While Cross’ alter ego has remained dormant for over a decade, the Scottish star is preparing for the comeback.

“I Know I Am On The Path I’m Supposed To Be On”: Nikki Storm On Training For In-Ring Return

Writing in the first edition of her newsletter, Storm addressed a number of topics, including pro wrestling. Storm first confirmed that she is training for the match in Florida, then going on to remind fans who Nikki Storm is:

My wrestling training has been going great. I am grateful to the Fighting Spirit Wrestling Academy in Florida as it has given me space to experiment and further hone my craft. As my confidence builds, I prepare for a return as Nikki Storm, ‘The Best in the Galaxy’.

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).

Continuing, Storm gave more insight into the moves she has been practising, some of which are set to make a comeback very soon:

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.

Like so many other things in my life right now, it’s scary, exhilarating and nerve-wracking, but I feel fire in my belly and I know I am on the path I am supposed to be on.

Storm’s opponent has not been announced at this time. PROGRESS Scorchio will take place on Sunday, July 26.

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