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Nikki Cross replaced Alexa Bliss in the fatal four-way match on Raw this past week that saw the former NXT star pick up a huge victory when she pinned Natalya. Nikki Cross was a strange addition to the match since she isn't part of the Money in the Bank ladder match and hasn't featured on Raw since she was moved in the Superstar Shake-up.
The reason that was given was because Alexa Bliss' luggage was lost on her way to the United Kingdom which meant that she couldn't wrestle and needed a replacement.
Cross was a fantastic addition to the match because WWE was in the UK but other than that there could be a number of reasons why the Scottish star was given such an amazing opportunity on Raw.
#5. WWE wanted to introduce the new Nikki Cross
Nikki Cross has been seen as a crazy superstar over the past few years, a role that she has played very well as part of Sanity but now that the group has come to an end and Cross has been moved over to Raw without her teammates, this could be WWE's chance to show off a new side to the Scottish Star.
Cross has definitely changed her persona since she was seen chatting backstage to Alexa Bliss and no longer showing her crazy personality that has allowed her to push forward in WWE over the past few years.
Nikki Cross needed to be introduced to the WWE Universe under this new persona and even though Money in the Bank is this weekend and build up to the show should have taken precedence, the company decided that now was the perfect time for Nikki Cross' new character to make her debut.
#4. Nikki Cross vs Natalya?
Nikki Cross hasn't had a notable feud since she was promoted to the main roster a few months ago but this could be the start of something huge for the former NXT star. Cross and Natalya had an interesting exchange as part of the match before The Queen of Black Harts was pinned by the Scottish star, which feels like the beginning of an intense feud.
Natalya is a fantastic opponent for up and coming talents and could put on a great feud with Cross if she's given a chance.
It's not likely that Nattie will win at Money in the bank on Sunday night which could be why the company is already looking forward to a number of feuds for the women after Money in the Bank heading into June's Stomping Grounds pay-per-view.
#3. Alexa Bliss could be injured once again
Nikki Cross won the match last night on Raw which was interesting since there should have been some build up towards the Money in the Bank ladder match. This means that WWE is obviously planning some big things for Cross in the future which could include her being a replacement this Sunday night.
Bliss has had a number of injuries over the past year and has been forced out of matches including the one that she had planned against Trish Stratus and Lita last year at Evolution.
Bliss' current injury status is unknown but WWE has been playing off this angle with her attire for the past few weeks which shows that there is something being planned in the future and it could be that Nikki Cross is going to replace the former Money in the Bank winner at the event of the same name.
#2. WWE was in the UK
WWE is in the UK for the rest of this week which means that many UK based superstars will be given chances that the company doesn't usually allow because the crowd reacts differently to hometown stars.
Nikki Cross is from Scotland which means that the WWE Universe will have reacted much better to her change of character and inclusion in this match last night than any other time.
Cross was always going to get a face reaction so this was the perfect time to unveil her new character and allow her to show what was underneath the crazy persona she once portrayed on WWE TV.
It's likely that Cross wouldn't have been given the same shot if the company wasn't in the United Kingdom but now her character has been established, she could become a heavy hitter in the Women's Division.
#1. Nikki Cross could help Alexa Bliss win at Money in the Bank
Alexa Bliss gave Nikki Cross a huge opportunity on Raw last night by allowing her to step into her shoes as part of the fatal four-way match, which means that technically Cross is now in Alexa's debt.
Alexa Bliss no longer has any allies on Raw since Mickie James has headed over to SmackDown Live so Nikki Cross could be the woman who's been called in to help Bliss to become a two-time Money in the Bank winner on Sunday night.
There are eight women in that match on May 19th and there is no disqualification. Carmella proved a few years ago that interference is allowed and Nikki Cross could be the key to Bliss being able to climb the ladder and retrieve that contract for a second time.
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