# Nikki Cross reflections on WWE career

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> Updated: 2026-08-13T15:38:58.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Professional wrestler Nikki Cross has provided reflections on her decade-long career and her recent departure from WWE. Following cuts related to WrestleMania 42, Cross described her release as unexpected and noted the emotional difficulty of moving on from various personas such as SAnitY, Nikki A.S.H., and Abby the Witch.

Cross detailed her creative contributions to the company, including the development of the Nikki A.S.H. superhero character. She has since returned to professional wrestling with Over the Top Wrestling and PROGRESS, and has acquired PROGRESS and DEFY Wrestling alongside her husband, Big Damo.

In subsequent reflections, Cross discussed her relationship with the late Bray Wyatt, noting his kindness toward performers and fans. She revealed that her ‘Abby the Witch’ character was a brainchild of Wyatt, and she sought to honor his vision by developing a backstory for the persona.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Nikki Cross reflects on Bray Wyatt and WWE career

Nikki Cross reflected on her WWE career, discussing her tribute to the late Bray Wyatt through her Abby the Witch character and recalling his kindness toward performers and fans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikki-cross-reflects-on-bray-wyatt-and-wwe-career

### 2026-08-11: Nikki Cross discusses WWE departure and character origins

Nikki Cross discusses her unexpected WWE departure and the creative origins of her Nikki A.S.H. superhero character in a new interview.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikki-cross-discusses-wwe-departure-and-character-origins

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