Nikki Blackheart Gets New Ring Name, Competes In WWE NXT Dark Match

Nikki Blackheart has her new WWE ring game, which was revealed as she competed in a dark match before this week’s WWE NXT. It was noted by Cory Hays on social media that Blackheart came out for a match before Tuesday night’s episode.

As you can see from the pics below, the Tron introduced her as “Martinez.” It’s not yet clear if that will be her full ring name or simply the last name. She faced Skyler Raye in the match and got the victory.

Nikki Blackheart signed with WWE in March. has been in the business for just under two years and made her debut at CCW Breakout 37 in June of 2024. She has largely worked for Coastal Championship Wrestling out of Florida but has also worked matches for AAA, Athena’s Metroplex Wrestling, and 4th Rope Wrestling.

Nikki Blackheart made her debut before tonight’s episode of #WWENXT. She will now be known as Martinez pic.twitter.com/3o28VnWCVY

— Cory of False Finish (@Cory_Hays407) May 19, 2026