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Nikki Cross and Big Damo purchase PROGRESS and DEFY Wrestling

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Nikki Cross and Big Damo purchase PROGRESS and DEFY Wrestling

Summary

Nikki Cross, known as Nikki Storm, and Big Damo have acquired UK indie company PROGRESS Wrestling and the Seattle-based DEFY Wrestling. Their purchase, announced on May 26, follows the merger of PROGRESS and DEFY in early 2024 aimed at expanding their international reach. Dave Meltzer reports that Storm and Damo fully own PROGRESS while holding a majority stake in DEFY. Storm is set to compete at PROGRESS Chapter 196: Scorchio on July 26, marking her first independent appearance after leaving WWE in April. Damo last competed for PROGRESS in April 2026 during the WrestleMania weekend.

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Key Details

•Nikki Cross and Big Damo bought PROGRESS and DEFY Wrestling.
•The companies merged in early 2024 for international growth.
•Storm owns all of PROGRESS, holds majority stake in DEFY.
•Storm competes at PROGRESS Chapter 196 on July 26.
•Damo last wrestled for PROGRESS in April 2026.

Latest Updates

12:30 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Comments On Nikki Cross & Big Damo Purchasing PROGRESS & DEFY Wrestling

What they're saying

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Nikki Storm (Nikki Cross) and Big Damo (Killian Dain) now own PROGRESS and DEFY Wrestling, and Dave Meltzer has provided an update on the situation.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer)

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