WWE Faces Backlash as Karrion Kross and Scarlett Exit Amid Fan Uproar
Karrion Kross’s WWE journey has taken a dramatic turn — and it’s not the one fans were hoping for. Just days after a rare singles match at SummerSlam, the former NXT Champion and his partner Scarlett have officially parted ways with the company, their contracts expiring on August 10 without renewal. The news stunned fans, especially given the groundswell of support that had been building for Kross over the past year.
For months, Kross had been used sparingly on television, yet still managed to cultivate a devoted following. Through ominous backstage promos, impactful but brief in-ring appearances, and a strong social media presence, he was turning heads without the typical WWE promotional push. Fans were calling for a bigger spotlight — some even dubbing him “the next Stone Cold.” But behind the scenes, a different story was unfolding.
In a candid video posted to his YouTube channel, Kross revealed months of frustrating contract limbo. He claimed he’d expressed interest in staying with WWE back in January, only to be met with silence until a recent conversation he described as lacking seriousness or substance. The lack of negotiation left him “profoundly disappointed,” feeling as though the sacrifices of performers weren’t being valued.
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Creatively, he likened his experience to being told to hold back when he knew he could deliver more — a basketball player asked to pass instead of taking a clear three-point shot. That frustration deepened when his organic connection with fans seemed to be treated as a problem by certain people within the company. Even when his merchandise became a top seller, he said the news didn’t come from WWE, but from fans online.
The timing of his SummerSlam appearance only fueled speculation. After losing to Sami Zayn, cameras caught Kross and Zayn exchanging words in the ring, leading many to believe he was saying his goodbyes. Online, the reaction was swift and emotional — fans calling the situation a “total embarrassment” and insisting WWE was ignoring a star they themselves had chosen.
Notably, Paul Heyman publicly compared Kross to legends like Steve Austin, Daniel Bryan, and CM Punk — wrestlers whose careers were elevated because the audience demanded it. Heyman stressed that Kross’s momentum was organic, not manufactured, and that such moments can’t be forced or ignored.
Scarlett, meanwhile, thanked WWE fans and colleagues in a heartfelt statement, calling the locker room the best she’d ever been part of, and announced her availability for independent bookings worldwide.
Kross closed his video with advice from veteran R-Truth, reminding him that while he hasn’t won titles on the main roster, he holds the most important one — the title fans gave him when they chose him. Whether WWE ultimately regrets letting that title walk out the door remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the audience already made their call.
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