Nikki Cross Reclaims Former Name, Files New Trademark

Nikki Cross is wasting no time reclaiming her pre-WWE identity following her surprise release from the company on April 24, 2026. On April 28, the former Raw Women’s Champion officially filed for two significant trademarks: "Nikki Storm" and "The Best In The Galaxy." These filings, made through a newly formed entity called Best in the Galaxy Wrestling, LLC, serve as a clear signal that the Scottish star is preparing for an immediate return to the independent circuit using the moniker that first brought her international acclaim.

The trademark for "Nikki Storm" covers a broad range of entertainment services, including live wrestling performances, televised appearances, and online content. Notably, the filing also includes a category for printed comic books and graphic novels, suggesting that Cross may be looking to continue the storytelling depth she explored during her recent run with The Wyatt Sicks and her "Almost a Super Hero" persona. The secondary trademark, "The Best In The Galaxy," secures the nickname she famously carried throughout her tenure in promotions like Insane Championship Wrestling, Pro-Wrestling: EVE, and Stardom.

Cross was among 25 notable names let go by WWE last Friday in a massive post-WrestleMania roster shakeup. The cuts were particularly shocking as they included the entire Wyatt Sicks faction—Cross, Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy), Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, and Dexter Lumis—effectively ending one of the most mysterious and heavily promoted storylines on Monday Night Raw. While the release marks the end of her decade-long tenure in WWE, the speed of these filings indicates that Cross was already prepared for a life outside the corporate structure.

By moving so quickly to lock down "Nikki Storm," Cross has ensured that she can hit the ground running the moment her non-compete clause expires. Fans who followed her work before 2016 remember Storm as a fierce, hyper-competitive technician who dominated the European scene. As the "Best in the Galaxy" era begins anew, the wrestling world is already speculating on where she might land first, with a return to the UK or a potential debut in AEW both being discussed as high-probability destinations for the reinvented star.