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Karrion Kross Posts Heartfelt Message After Night Of Champions

Originally posted on Wrestling on SI | By Joe Baiamonte | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 6:23 PM ET

Karrion Kross may have stared at the lights for Sami Zayn in Riyadh, but the former NXT Champion still came away feeling like a winner after an incredible few days in Saudi Arabia.

Kross has seen a groundswell of support behind him over the last few months, receiving huge ovations over WrestleMania 41 weekend and cutting one of the most passionately well received promos of the year.

Now, with his merchandise doing gangbusters and fans mobbing him and Scarlett as they make their way through the streets of Riyadh, Kross feels more important than ever, earning only his second singles Premium Live Event match since his return in the summer of 2022.

An evening stroll in Riyadh with @realKILLERkross reminded us how powerful the connection with fans can be. Humbled and grateful. See you all at #NightOfChampions Saturday! pic.twitter.com/9jd82Sj4r3
— Scarlett Bordeaux (@Lady_Scarlett13) June 26, 2025

And even though Kross lost to Sami Zayn in a hard fought effort at Night of Champions, he was still grateful for the support and the opportunity, as he explained in an emotional post on X.

Didn’t ask for shortcuts.

Didn’t ask for favors.

We just showed up—every time—staying ready even when no one was watching.

Saudi Arabia, you saw it.
You felt it.
And that means more than you know.

To the rest of the world watching,
With your never ending support;

Thank you… pic.twitter.com/gOTC8ajdDj
— Kevin Robert Kesar (@realKILLERkross) June 29, 2025

Kross wrote, "Didn’t ask for shortcuts. Didn’t ask for favors. We just showed up—every time—staying ready even when no one was watching. Saudi Arabia, you saw it. You felt it. And that means more than you know. To the rest of the world watching, with your never ending support; Thank you for reminding us who this is really for."

It has been reported that the former TNA star is in his contract year with WWE and, with his deal coming towards its end, is yet to be approached about a new one.

Nice to see you again.

And it seems as though
The @wwe Universe is changing…

I like it.

⏳ #WWENOC pic.twitter.com/F1p2szV4Bv
— Kevin Robert Kesar (@realKILLERkross) June 27, 2025

Given Kross' current popularity and coming off what many consider to be his finest outing in a WWE ring, one would think the 39-year-old would be a safe bet to secure a new contract, alongside his wife Scarlett. Being a longterm favorite of Paul Levesque shouldn't hurt his chances, either. However, as we have seen with other releases recently, anything can happen.

This article first appeared on Wrestling on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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