Former WWE star moves to reclaim pre-WWE identity after recent release
Summary
– Nikki Cross filed a trademark for “Nikki Storm” following her WWE release
– The filing also includes her old nickname “The Best In The Galaxy”
– The move signals a potential return to her pre-WWE character and branding
Nikki Cross is setting up her next move following her WWE release, and it may involve a return to her original identity.
New trademark filings have surfaced under Best in the Galaxy Wrestling, LLC, covering the names “Nikki Storm” and “The Best In The Galaxy.” Cross used both before she signed with WWE in 2016.
The “Nikki Storm” trademark was filed on April 28 and includes a wide range of categories tied to professional wrestling. That covers live appearances, televised performances, online content, and interviews connected to her work as a wrestler and entertainer.
The filing also extends to merchandise, including apparel like shirts, hoodies, hats, and socks, as well as printed content such as comic books and graphic novels.
A separate filing for “The Best In The Galaxy” includes similar language, reinforcing the idea that Cross is preparing a full branding rollout tied to her former persona.
Adding to the speculation, Cross shared a photo on social media wearing a Nikki Storm shirt along with a winking emoji shortly after the filings became public.
Her release was one of the more surprising names in WWE’s recent cuts, especially given her consistent presence across multiple roles over the years.
With these filings now in place, all signs point to a possible return to the Nikki Storm character as she begins the next chapter of her career outside WWE.
