Karrion Kross: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Aleister Black and Zelina Vega's on-screen relationship is in full swing after a promo aired on SmackDown of the real-life couple warning the WWE roster that Black will be even more of a threat now that he's aligned with his wife.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 12

Vince Russo makes bold claim about Karrion Kross' WWE exit

In a recent episode of Sportskeeda's "Writing with Russo," Vince Russo, a former writer for WWE, shared a bold claim as to why Kross was allowed to leave the company.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Stars Who WWE Dropped the Ball On

WWE frequently signs and releases superstars based on its needs, often leading to surprising roster changes. Santos Escobar was recently released but reportedly re-signed with the company.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 8

Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux Return to Major League Wrestling

After parting ways with WWE a few months ago upon the expiration of their contracts, Karrion Kross and his wife, Scarlett Bordeaux, have been making waves across the independent wrestling scene.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 25

Update On Karrion Kross' Career Inside And Outside The Ring

Killer Kross has been making waves across the greater pro wrestling world since leaving WWE. Kross has had an eventful 2025. After years of floundering through WWE's mid-card, WWE allowed his contract to expire after SummerSlam and he's been accepting independent bookings since.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 7

Karrion Kross Reveals Last-Minute Removal from 2025 WWE Royal Rumble

Karrion Kross says WWE pulled him from the 2025 Royal Rumble at the last minute. He says WWE downplayed him and told him to ignore fan support. Now free from WWE, he is rebranding as Killer Kross with multiple indie dates set.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 5

Karrion Kross Was Pulled From A Major WWE Match At The Last Minute

Karrion Kross was almost involved in a major WWE match before his return to television in March of this year. Kross (now going by his original alias of Killer Kross on the independent scene) was originally kept off TV following the culmination of a rivalry between his former faction the Final Testament and the Wyatt Sicks.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 3

Karrion Kross Hints WWE Is Giving His Big Creative Plans To Someone Else

WWE didn't renew Karrion Kross and Scarlett after SummerSlam; contracts expired a week later. Kross says big post-match creative was scrapped; he suspects WWE will give it to someone else.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 2

Killer Kross Demands Fairness and Transparency In Future Contracts

Killer Kross: Scarlett wasn't included in WWE's offer; low-ball terms drove my decision. Kross: Not necessarily a package deal; we'll take fair, respectful, transparent offers only.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / August 31

Scarlett Confirms Her In-Ring Return: 'I’m Really Excited About It'

Karrion Kross is back on the indies once again as Killer Kross. He is accompanied by his wife, Scarlett. Fans know that Kross will be returning to the ring on WrestlePro’s September show.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / August 30

Drew McIntyre Shares His Thoughts On Karrion Kross & Scarlett’s WWE Departure

It’s been a few weeks since Karrion Kross and Scarlett left WWE. At first, fans didn’t believe their departure. There were many speculations regarding their exit, and most fans assumed that this was part of a storyline.

Bishop Dyer Talks About WWE’s Contract Tactic: 'They Lowball You'

Bishop Dyer, formerly known as Baron Corbin in WWE, recently sat down with Jonathan Coach on Sirius XM’s Off The Ropes show, and discussed his time with the company.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 23

Former WWE Stars Send Fans Into Frenzy With Surprise GCW Cameo

Killer Kross and Scarlett appeared at GCW Homecoming, aiding Shotzi and blindsiding Matt Cardona. Their indie return fuels debate: permanent WWE exit or a worked swerve to keep Kross visible.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 19

Karrion Kross Announces First Post-WWE In-Ring Appearance

Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux are riding their wave of momentum right back into the greater pro wrestling scene after this major announcement. Kross took to X Tuesday afternoon to announce the couples' first in-ring appearance since the expiration of their WWE contracts.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 19

Karrion Kross & Scarlett Set for Post-WWE Debut at WrestlePro Event

Kross & Scarlett to appear at post-WWE event on 9/21 Kross left WWE due to contract snub with 24-hour deadline The independent wrestling circuit offers

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Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 16

Karrion Kross Never “Received A Contract” From WWE

Karrion Kross is barely a few days away from his last match with the WWE. With a revelation on YouTube, Kross revealed that both he and his wife, and on-screen manager Scarlett Bordeaux, had their contracts expire on August 10.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 15

Karrion Kross Reveals New Post-WWE Appearances

Karrion Kross and Scarlett are set for more appearances after leaving WWE. Kross and Scarlett had their contracts expire with the company on August 10, which was a surprising development for many professional wrestling fans given the buzz surrounding Kross in recent months.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 15

Karrion Kross And Scarlett's Indy Rates Raise Questions Over WWE Departures

Karrion Kross and Scarlett have been the talk of the pro wrestling world since leaving WWE earlier this month due to their contract not be renewed by the company.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 14

Karrion Kross And Scarlett's First Announced Appearance After WWE Exit Revealed

Karrion Kross and Scarlett are set for an upcoming appearance after their recent WWE exits. The two superstars officially left the company on August 10 after their contracts expired, with Kross later revealing on The Ariel Helwani Show that WWE had rescinded its offer after he inquired about the valuation of the proposed agreement.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Karrion Kross & Scarlett Departure: Huge Loss for WWE

For numerous years, Karrion Kross and Scarlett were part of the WWE, trying to establish themselves. Both had two runs with WWE, so unfortunate that Karrion Kross didn’t rise to the occasion as fans hoped he would.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

Karrion Kross and Scarlett’s WWE Future in Doubt as Contracts Near Expiry

A new hint has dropped concerning Karrion Kross and his wife, Scarlett, that they may potentially leave WWE. Their accounts on WWE.com were transferred to the Alumni Section several hours ago, before the contract with WWE ends at midnight on August 10, 2025.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 10

Karrion Kross & Scarlett Appear To Be Free Agents, Mystery Still Clouds WWE Status

It appears as though Karrion Kross and Scarlett are officially free agents. Their contracts expired as of midnight on Sunday, August 10, and they were both moved to the alumni section of WWE's website overnight, along with Ashante Thee Adonis - whose contract with the company has also now expired.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / August 8

Karrion Kross Addresses WWE Contract Situation As Expiration Reportedly Nears

Both Karrion Kross and Scarlett are just days away from hitting free agency. According to recent reports, the current WWE contracts for the real life couple are set to expire this weekend and there's been some dispute over whether or not the company has made them an offer to stay.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / August 8

Karrion Kross Addresses Online Rumors Regarding Him and Scarlett Departing WWE

As of SummerSlam weekend, Karrion Kross and his wife, Scarlett Bordeaux, are no longer under a WWE contract. Fightful reported that their deals were going to be up by that period, and the couple hadn’t been offered new deals, according to the report.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 8

Karrion Kross: WWE Contract Buzz and Future Stardom

Karrion Kross and his wife, Scarlett, may be an eerie couple on WWE television, but Kross remains authentic in his life outside the ring. Reports indicated that Kross and his partner’s contracts were due to expire this weekend.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / August 7

Update: Karrion Kross WWE Contract Status Sends Ripples

There’s a new update on the Karrion Kross WWE contract status, and his fans are excited about it. As of now, many believe he has left WWE and will soon return to TNA again or sign a new contract with AEW.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / June 28

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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.