#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.
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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.
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