Numerous WWE stars have been released from the company in recent weeks, including every member of The Wyatt Sicks. Following her WWE departure Nikki Cross has gone back to using the name Nikki Storm, and it looks like she will be returning to the ring sooner than later.
Today PROGRESS Wrestling announced that Nikki Storm will be returning to the ring at their Scorchio event at the Electric Ballroom in Camden, London on Sunday, July 26th. Her opponent has not been revealed at this time.
PROGRESS Wrestling posted the following announcement:
“Nikki Storm (formerly Nikki Cross) will be competing at Chapter 196: Scorchio on Sunday 26th July!
We are delighted to have Nikki wrestling and we will be announcing her opponent soon 👀”
🚨 HUGE NEWS 🚨
Nikki Storm (formerly Nikki Cross) will be competing at Chapter 196: Scorchio on Sunday 26th July!
We are delighted to have Nikki wrestling and we will be announcing her opponent soon 👀
🎟️ Tickets 🎟️https://t.co/KywqnDiGeT… pic.twitter.com/QFSiiZgRzj
— PROGRESS Wrestling (@ThisIs_Progress) May 14, 2026
This will be Nikki’s first match since the 12/29/2024 live event at the Allstate Arena when she teamed up with Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan and Joe Gacy to defeat the team of Akam, Karrion Kross, Rezar & Scarlett.
Stay tuned for updates.