Nikki Cross
A fiercely intense Scottish wrestler who transformed from a chaotic high-flyer into a psychologically complex character within WWE's most unsettling faction.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Scottish professional wrestler·Birthday: April 21·Millennials
Biography
Hailing from Glasgow, Nicola Glencross brought a unique, unhinged energy to professional wrestling. Trained in the UK scene, she first gained attention as Nikki Storm, a technically sound competitor with a sharp tongue. Her arrival in WWE's NXT brand saw her reborn as Nikki Cross, a character of pure, joyful chaos who thrived in hardcore matches and tag team action, eventually capturing the Women's Tag Team Championships. After a period as the more polished 'Nikki A.S.H.', a superhero-inspired persona that won her the Raw Women's Championship, she shed that guise to return to her roots. Her most profound evolution came in 2024, aligning with the supernatural Wyatt Sicks, where her intensity found a new, darker purpose, making her one of the most compelling and unpredictable figures on the roster.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Nikki was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nikki Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Nikki's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the WWE Raw Women's Championship in 2021.
- A two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion, once with Alexa Bliss and once with Rhea Ripley.
- Was the inaugural NXT UK Women's Championship number one contender after winning a tournament in 2017.
Did You Know?
She holds a master's degree in neuroscience from the University of Glasgow.
She is married to fellow WWE superstar Killian Dain (Damian Mackle).
Before wrestling, she worked as a secondary school teacher.
“Chaos isn't a weakness; it's my favorite weapon.”
