Nikki Cross has been making a name for herself throughout her run in WWE, whether that be as a crazed member of SAnitY or dressing up as a superhero. She's held championship gold in the tag and singles division, and worked as a babyface and a heel, entertaining the fans throughout the entire run.
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However, while people know plenty about her character, there is lots that people should know about her real life as well. Learning more about Cross' life away from the ring only helps audiences connect with her as an in-ring character more because the respect level only manages to increase.
10 Fitness Expert
The world of fitness certainly goes hand in hand with being a professional wrestler as those who step inside the ring must be able to get through matches by having both strength and cardio. That is the case for Nikki Cross, and a lot of that could be down to the previous jobs she has had.
Cross is a qualified fitness instructor, which means she knows exactly what to do inside the gym to get the best results. On top of that, she used to be a nutritionist and a personal trainer, showcasing that she has all of the knowledge to keep herself in great shape.
9 Married To A Former WWE Superstar
Due to the characters that Nikki Cross has played on WWE television to this point, it makes sense that her romantic relationships haven't been brought up by the company. However, WWE did have a great chance to because she worked alongside her partner in NXT as part of SAnitY.
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That is because Cross is married to former WWE Superstar Killian Dain, who is now working under the name of Big Damo on the independent scene. The two have been together for many years, dating back to before they joined the company.
8 Love Of History
Nikki Cross has placed a lot of time, effort, and focus onto becoming a top WWE Superstar and that is a goal she has been able to achieve. However, competing inside the squared circle isn't the only thing that she is passionate about because Cross also has a love of history.
Her passion for the subject is so great that Cross has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in History, which she got from the University of Glasgow. She then continued to study the subject even further after she moved to Florida, proving it is important to her.
7 Has A YouTube Channel
Many professional wrestlers have YouTube channels nowadays, whether this is exploring a love of video games, collecting action figures, or just creating vlogs of their lives. Nikki Cross is another example of that, with this being something that she has only just started getting involved in.
She creates different skits backstage at WWE events, which often features many of the other members on the roster including the likes of R-Truth and Dakota Kai. It's an example of her creativity, and something that audiences are sure to enjoy watching.
6 A Swiftie
On television fans only see the frantic version of Nikki Cross that is often portrayed as quite maniacal, therefore people have no clue what type of music she enjoys in real life. Considering the gimmick she does play, few people would likely predict Taylor Swift is someone that she loves, but that is the case.
Cross is a 'Swiftie,' and that is something that she doesn't hide. The former Raw Women's Champion often tweets about the popular pop star, making it clear that she is a big fan of her music away from the wrestling world.
5 Halloween Movie Fan
Another form of entertainment that Nikki Cross enjoys is movies, in particular the horror genre. This is something that makes sense considering the aggressive, and often rather scary character that she has typically played on television herself.
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Cross enjoys watching different horror movies, which is something that started when she was younger by enjoying the popular television series "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," and has continued as she grew up.
4 AEW Friendship
While Nikki Cross gets along with those on her own roster, one of the people she is closest to happens to be part of AEW, which is Tay Melo. The Jericho Appreciation Society member did previously work in WWE, which is where the two met by being part of NXT together.
However, even though they now work in different promotions they have remained close ever since, and both of them were big parts of the other's wedding preparations which highlighted the bond that they have truly put together.
3 Reality Series
Reality shows based around professional wrestling has become commonplace in recent years, with "Total Divas" opening the doors for others with their own spinoff, "Miz & Mrs" and the upcoming show about Montez Ford and Bianca Belair all being examples of that.
However, another show that fewer people are aware of was called "British Boot Camp" which didn't have any WWE focus. This was all about upcoming British wrestlers and their growth in the industry as they tried to earn a contract with TNA.
2 Playing Previous Sports
Nikki Cross is a fantastic professional wrestler, and that is clear throughout her time in the business both in and out of WWE. However, competing inside the squared circle isn't the only sport that she has ever been interested in, as Cross has a background in others as well.
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Throughout her life, she has competed in a variety of other sports as well as wrestling. She has been involved in the likes of hockey, basketball, and netball, while Cross has also competed in dancing as well.
1 Unique Nickname
While wrestling fans simply know her as Nikki Cross, those closer to her are more aware of her real-life nickname, which is a unique one. She is often known as 'The White Chocolate Cheesecake Of Sports Entertainment,' which comes from her love of that dessert.
Because the flavor is such a unique choice people began calling her that, and on the independent scene she even had a t-shirt with it on, which led to some fans learning about it at the time.
