Wyatt Sicks member opens up about WWE release and next chapter: ‘I think I don’t ever want to be stuck in the past’
Nikki Storm addressed her WWE release and bidding farewell to the Wyatt Sicks’ Abby the Witch persona.
She explained on the Insight Podcast how deeply attached she had become to the wrestling gimmicks she portrayed throughout her career. Storm also reflected on the emotional weight of her WWE departure after a decade-long association with the company.
“It was unexpected. It was unexpected for every character I’ve played. Whether it be Sanity, whether it be Nikki A S H, even Nikki Storm when I said goodbye to her in 2016 before I joined WWE and Abby the Witch, I always feel attached to the characters, so it’s always difficult to say goodbye. With WWE, I was there for 10 years. I got to travel the world. I got to make amazing friends, make these incredible friendships with people like Sarah Schreiber, with people like Giulia, and I get to take them forever. With WWE, I was there for 10 years, so it’s always hard to say goodbye to such a substantial, significant chapter in your life.”
The former Wyatt Sicks member demonstrated eagerness on the next chapter in her wrestling career and bringing back the ‘Nikki Storm’ persona.
“That being said, I’m so excited for my next chapter, and I’m so excited for what’s next for myself, and I can’t wait to go out to the world and go out to the galaxy. It was unexpected, and it’s always hard to say goodbye to a character in people that you become so bonded with. Myself and Dexter and Joe Gacy, Bo Dallas and Erick Rowan, we’ve shared something that I don’t know if anyone will ever be able to relate to: the five of us sharing this experience. So it’s always hard to say goodbye, but I think I don’t ever want to be stuck in the past. It was a great 10 years, but I’m also excited for the next 10 years.”
Storm debuted with the Wyatt Sicks in 2024 as Abby the Witch, a creation from Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Funhouse. She returned to the ring last month at OTT After Dark, teaming up with husband Big Damo for a mixed tag team bout.
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