Nikki Cross Files for Name Trademark After WWE Release

New trademark filings tied to the former ring name of Nikki Cross have surfaced following her WWE release, and it looks like she could be bringing back her old identity.

Cross was among the 25 WWE talents released this past Friday, including the rest of the Wyatt Sicks group. Her release caught many fans off guard, especially given how often she was used in different roles during her WWE run.

Shortly after the news broke, trademark filings appeared under a company called Best in the Galaxy Wrestling, LLC. The filings include the names “Nikki Storm” and “The Best In The Galaxy,” both of which were part of her identity before signing with WWE in 2016.

The Nikki Storm trademark was officially filed on April 28 and includes language covering wrestling appearances, media content, and merchandise tied to the character.

“Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibits and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer; Entertainment in the nature of wrestling contests; Entertainment services, namely, televised appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, personal appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Entertainment services, namely, live appearances by a professional wrestler and sports entertainer; Providing online interviews featuring professional wrestler and sports entertainer in the field of professional wrestling and sports entertainment for entertainment purposes.”

The filing also covers merchandise categories, pointing to plans for branding tied to the name.

“Shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hats; Bandanas; Socks. Printed comic books; Printed graphic novels.”

A second filing was made for “The Best In The Galaxy,” which was her nickname before WWE. That filing includes similar descriptions tied to wrestling appearances and merchandise.

There was also a small tease from Cross herself. After the filings appeared, she posted a photo on social media wearing a Nikki Storm shirt along with a winking emoji, which quickly got fans talking.

Nikki Cross’ WWE release was seen as one of the more surprising names in the latest round of cuts. Now, with the Nikki Storm name officially filed, it looks like she could be preparing to return to the character that helped build her name before WWE.

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