Former WWE Star Karrion Kross Reveals Character Exit Plan After Contract Ends

Karrion Kross, a WWE star who recently departed the company along with his wife Scarlett Bordeaux after contract negotiations fell through, revealed he wished to have his character "die" in a spectacular fashion before leaving, to give fans a memorable moment at SummerSlam. He expressed frustration with WWE's creative decisions, including being told not to embrace his organic fan support since his character was a heel, and noted backstage paranoia that fans might cheer him over Sami Zayn during their match. Kross also discussed his viral WrestleMania promo, explaining it was improvised to feel authentic and engage viewers, although some backstage reacted negatively despite it being part of his character work. Despite becoming popular with fans late in his WWE tenure, including involvement in a storyline with AJ Styles and Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41 (a spot Logan Paul helped secure for him), Kross did not get a new contract, leading to fan campaigns for his return. Wrestling figure Vince Russo suggested Kross and Scarlett might find better opportunities outside WWE, potentially in Hollywood. Kross’s departure is confirmed as genuine, not a storyline, and his future in professional wrestling remains uncertain.