Former WWE Superstar Nikki Storm (formerly Nikki Cross) recently spoke to Insight with Chris Van Vliet to discuss her WWE release, her career, Abby the Witch’s backstory, buying PROGRESS Wrestling, and more. I’ve always been very protective of each character I’ve played, I’ve always put a lot of love into them. in me, there’s Nikki Cross in me, there’s Nikki Storm in me. Nikki Storm After Being Released by WWE After Being There for 10 Years“It was unexpected. Following her WWE release in April, Storm and her husband, Big Damo, acquired PROGRESS and Defy Wrestling.