Former WWE entertainer Karrion Kross clarifies authenticity of departure
In a surprising turn of events, professional wrestler Karrion Kross has once again parted ways with WWE, following his initial release in 2021. The former NXT Champion, who gained popularity over the last few months, is no longer with the company.
Karrion Kross's last match in WWE was at SummerSlam on August 3, 2025. However, his contract expired on August 10, and WWE did not renew it. The reason for his release remains unclear, but Kross himself has shed some light on the matter in an interview with Ariel Helwani.
According to Kross, he was given only 24 hours to sign a new contract, but after asking for more details about the offer, WWE rescinded it. This lack of communication, particularly with WWE executive Triple H during the negotiation process, is believed to have contributed to the breakdown.
There were also some controversial moments related to Karrion Kross's in-character comments that may have strained his relationship with WWE higher-ups. Kross clarified during the interview that he was not "working us" (part of a storyline) and was only performing a character for entertainment purposes.
Fans were behind Karrion Kross, and there may be potential for a return if there is mutual interest. For now, he is not with WWE, but his exit from the active roster was confirmed when he and his partner Scarlett Bordeaux were moved to WWE's alumni page.
Karrion Kross recently completed a press tour for his memoir, "Life Is Fighting," where he discussed his departure from WWE in detail. The wrestler was timid in the interview, possibly due to his recent release.
In 2022, Karrion Kross returned to WWE and had a feud with Drew McIntyre. His last feud in WWE was against Sami Zayn. Despite the controversy surrounding his departure, Karrion Kross remains a formidable figure in the wrestling world, and fans eagerly await his potential return.
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Despite the potential for a return in the future, Karrion Kross's exit from WWE was officially confirmed as he and his partner Scarlett Bordeaux were moved to WWE's alumni page, indicating he is no longer part of the active entertainment or sports roster. However, Kross himself revealed in an interview with Ariel Helwani that a lack of clarity in his contract renewal offer and a perceived absence of communication with WWE executive Triple H may have contributed to his release.
