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Nikki Cross has been desperately trying to save Alexa Bliss from The Fiend's mind control for weeks now, but hasn't made much progress. In fact, she got destroyed by Bliss during their match last week and still hasn't been able to talk any sense into her.
It's interesting that the feud seems to be slowly changing Nikki Cross as a competitor though. Remember, she slowly got more physical and angry throughout her match with Bliss, which could be a sign that she is falling victim to The Fiend's powers.
With that being said and WWE seemingly hinting at future altercations between Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss, here are five reasons the former should join The Fiend.
As always, let us know your thoughts and what you think WWE should do with Nikki Cross going forward in the comments below.
#5 It could help build Nikki Cross' momentum
Nikki Cross has had a pretty successful career after leaving NXT, but a singles title has still eluded her. Whether that is due to how seemingly one note her character is or simply better options on the table for WWE, it's obvious that Cross doesn't have that X-Factor.
Now, that's not to say she isn't one of the better performers, or even that she is unlikable, but she just doesn't have much that separates her from everyone else. That's why putting her in a storyline with Alexa Bliss and The Fiend could be a powerful way to change Cross' character forever.
In the end, it's all about momentum, and that is exactly what Cross needs right now. WWE will likely have a plethora of other options for her going forward, but none of them would be as beguiling as Cross joining Wyatt and Bliss. Furthermore, nothing else would have that kind of positive impact on her career.
#4 It could help Nikki Cross stay on WWE TV longer
Let's say WWE plans to have Nikki Cross try and fail to save her longtime friend from The Fiend. What would be the result of that? Furthermore, what would it do for Nikki Cross, who is still struggling to establish herself on Monday Night RAW after the 2020 WWE Draft?
The sad truth of the matter is that having her come up short in saving her friend is going to make her lose credibility. It will also likely result in another decisive pinfall that will destroy any momentum the character has left. That's why WWE needs to look at delaying this feud to let Cross join The Fiend's cult.
If nothing else, it will help keep Cross on television longer, allow fans to get more emotionally involved, and could result in a few high profile matches down the line. Now, isn't that a little bit better than just ending the feud after one or two matches? At least in this scenario, something is actually being built.
#3 It allows Nikki Cross to team up with Alexa Bliss again
Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross used to be one of the best teams in the women's division, but then The Fiend came and abducted the former. Now Cross is trying to snap Bliss out of whatever hold The Fiend has on her mind, but she hasn't been very successful.
Whether some fans want to admit it or not, pairing The Fiend with Alexa Bliss was a big money move and will set the two up for months or even years to come. With that being said, why not have Cross join the group and start teaming with Bliss again? They could even go after the tag team titles if they WWE wanted them to.
In the end, The Fiend inducting Cross into his cult would be a great way to go about this. Not only will doing this allow Bliss and Cross to tag each other again, but it also puts Cross in a situation where she could become a much bigger babyface. Maybe even to the point of her first RAW Women's title.
#2 It would help grow Nikki Cross' general character
What if Nikki Cross joining The Fiend would change her career forever? That might sound like crazy talk, but what if WWE had The Fiend take Cross as his second victim? Furthermore, what if the company were somehow able to create a situation where Cross was actually able to escape The Fiend's clutches?
Not only would that create a sort of refresh on Nikki Cross's character, but WWE could also use the change trope to tweak her personality a bit. Where the company ultimately goes with that idea is anyone's guess, but just imagine how far Cross could go with a few changes to her overall character.
Think back to when Daniel Bryan joined The Wyatt Family in the early 2010's and received a standing ovation after finally breaking Bray Wyatt's spell. Maybe WWE can do something similar with Cross here, which would certainly help separate her from the rest of the female talent.
#1 Nikki Cross joining The Fiend would be a unique swerve
Pro-wrestling is nothing without a good swerve thrown in, and that is exactly what WWE can do with The Fiend and Nikki Cross. In fact, between Cross still trying to free Alexa Bliss from Bray Wyatt and somewhat losing who she is in the process, this is a very unique storyline.
What makes this situation even more unique though, is the fact that WWE has a chance to pull a swerve during the final month of the year. Keep in mind that this is usually time when the company chooses to spin their wheels as they plan for next year's WrestleMania. However, this could be a chance to do something different.
In the end, WWE really needs to shock the fanbase, and having Cross join The Fiend might help achieve that. It could also help create that anything can happen feeling for the final month of the year, which is something WWE would absolutely benefit from.
