Karrion Kross: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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For the past couple of months, Karrion Kross has been antagonizing Sami Zayn. From saying he doesn’t have what it takes to be champion to attacking him inside and outside the ring, he has become a major problem.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 8

Watch: Karrion Kross’ Heartfelt Gesture for the Fans Waiting to Meet Him After This Week’s Raw

This week brought even more acclaim to Karrion Kross. The 39-year-old New Yorker was spotted surrounded by a throng of passionate members of the WWE Universe after the July 7th edition of Raw got over.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 7

Karrion Kross Overtakes the Likes of Roman Reigns and John Cena in Merchandise Sales for June 2025

What began as a sharp cult like rise in Karrion Kross‘ standing among the fans has now started to reflect in the business side of things. A newly dispensed metric chart from WrestleNomics shows that ‘The Doom Walker’ was ahead of top draws like John Cena and Roman Reigns in terms of highest-selling apparel items for June 2025.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / July 4

Major Update on Karrion Kross’ WWE Contract Running out of Time Amid Growing Fan Support for him

The hulking frame of Karrion Kross has been making waves since WrestleMania 41. The former NXT Champion got rave reviews from the fans and critics for cutting a shoot-style promo on the recap show of the two-night wrestling spectacle in Las Vegas.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / July 3

WWE Contract Status for 2 'Monday Night Raw' Stars With Expiring Deals

Two current members of the WWE roster are in a contract year, and an update has surfaced on their current deals. WWE assesses its roster space multiple times per year.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / July 3

Triple H Feeling Pressure As 2 Popular WWE Stars See Contracts Expiring

Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux are facing an uncertain contract situation, with their current WWE deals set to expire next month. The good news, according to Fightful Select, is that despite no official confirmation of new agreements, several within WWE believe the duo will remain with the company.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / July 3

Latest Report On WWE Contract Status Of Karrion Kross And Scarlett

Tick tock. Time continues to wind down on the current WWE contract of Karrion Kross. The former NXT Champion signed a three year deal to return to WWE in August of 2022, not long after Paul 'Triple H' Levesque took over as the company's Chief Content Officer.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / June 30

Shocking Figures Show Fans’ Frustration with Karrion Kross’ Loss at Night of Champions

Karrion Kross finally made it to a WWE PLE on Saturday night for the first time since 2022. He wrestled Sami Zayn at Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 29

Karrion Kross Posts Heartfelt Message After Night Of Champions

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.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 28

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Wrestling News / FirstSportz / June 28

Karrion Kross Debunks Report of WWE Limiting His Push Due to His Reluctance of Taking in-Ring bumps

Amid Karrion Kross‘ ongoing resurgence among the fans, a theory started making rounds on the internet over why he’d never break out as a major player on the main roster.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / June 27

Scarlett Shares Incredible Video Of Karrion Kross Getting Mobbed By Fans In Saudi Arabia

Karrion Kross has had an interesting few months in WWE. Kross cut a fiery promo earlier this year criticizing WWE for not using him. It was effectively a Hail Mary that could have ended in his release, but fan support post-promo has earned him a more regular spot on TV.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

Night of Champions Card: Long-Awaited Grudge Match Replaces Canceled Title Match

Karrion Kross is finally getting his pound of flesh on the Night of Champions card. After weeks and weeks of tormenting his prey, Sami Zayn finally snapped, giving Kross exactly what he’s wanted since day one.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 23

WWE Shop Releases New Karrion Kross Merchandise Amid Contract Uncertainty

With one t-shirt already selling extremely well, WWE has now released a new line of Karrion Kross merchandise. The set made available for purchase on WWE Shop Monday morning includes a t-shirt, hoodie, shorts and a tank top.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / June 17

How Will Sami Zayn Deal with His Karrion Kross Dilemma?

On the June 9, 2025 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Sami Zayn qualified for the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. He now faces Randy Orton on Friday in the semi-final match.

Wrestling News / WWE Network / June 9

Watch: FULL MATCH: Akira Tozawa vs. Karrion Kross: WWE Main Event, June 7, 2025

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / June 4

Latest Report On Karrion Kross' WWE Future Amid Contract Uncertainty

The clock is ticking down to Karrion Kross hitting free agency, and WWE has so far shown no urgency in getting a deal done with the popular Raw Superstar.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Major WWE Contract Update on 'Raw' Star Karrion Kross

A huge update has surfaced on the WWE contract of Karrion Kross. Kross has developed a following on social media. While some argue that the former "NXT" titleholder hasn't been utilized to his full potential, he has been able to snag consistent airtime in backstage segments.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Karrion Kross Gives an Update on His WWE Future

Over the past several months, Karrion Kross has transformed into one of the most organic babyfaces in pro wrestling. Like Zach Ryder over a decade before him, Kross' meteoric popularity is thanks to the internet and the idea that the WWE machine is holding him down from reaching his true potential.