Florida-based wrestler Nikki Blackheart made her NXT in-ring debut last night.
29-year-old Blackheart worked a dark match on Tuesday night prior to the latest episode of NXT TV, according to live attendees. Photos show that she is now being billed as “Martinez” and faced off against Skylar Rae.
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
Reports from Bodyslam.net and Fightful Select earlier this year said that Blackheart was finishing up her independent dates and was soon expected to join the NXT roster. Now, just a few months later, it looks like she has officially joined the squad.
Blackheart made her in-ring debut in 2024 after training under Gangrel at Coastal Championship Wrestling. She became a frequent name in CCW, going on a lengthy run as their women’s champion.
Blackheart also made appearances under Texas-based independent promotion MPX, as well as numerous matches for AAA in Mexico.
