Category: RAW

Karrion Kross & Scarlett Not Backstage At Raw, Reportedly Nearing WWE Exit Amid Contract Uncertainty

Karrion Kross and Scarlett’s time in WWE may be coming to an abrupt end.

According to a new report from Fightful Select, the on-screen duo was notably absent from this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, and their absence could be tied to an expiring contract situation. Sources within WWE have confirmed that both Kross and Scarlett’s current deals are set to expire this weekend — and as of now, no new offers have been made.

Even more concerning, the couple reportedly hasn’t even been informed by WWE officials that their contracts are winding down. That radio silence behind the scenes has cast serious doubt on their future with the company, with one higher-up suggesting they may not be re-signed at all.

If no last-minute deal is reached, Kross and Scarlett will officially become free agents before the end of the week.

The duo returned to WWE in 2022 after a previous stint that ended with Kross’ underwhelming main roster run, during which he was infamously repackaged with a drastically different look and no Scarlett by his side. Since coming back under Triple H’s leadership, they’ve remained a package deal but haven’t had consistent storylines or major screen time.

Should they depart WWE, there’s bound to be interest from other promotions — especially given Kross’ past success in IMPACT Wrestling and Scarlett’s charisma as both a manager and performer.

We’ll keep an eye on this story as it develops. For now, the sands may be slipping through the hourglass for Kross and Scarlett in WWE.

WWE Raw Preview 8/4/2025

WWE Raw live tonight on Netflix from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY

  • Fallout from SummerSlam Night 1 and Night 2
  • Becky Lynch appears after Women’s Intercontinental Title defense at SummerSlam
  • Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss come to Raw as new Women’s Tag Champions
  • Sheamus and Rusev primed for titanic collision

Internal Reaction to Corey Graves Replacing Pat McAfee on WWE Raw Revealed

There’s been a notable change at the WWE Raw commentary table in recent weeks, and while the voices behind the booth may have shifted, WWE appears confident in the direction things are heading.

Earlier this year, Pat McAfee made a high-profile return to WWE television, rejoining Michael Cole at the Raw announce desk. However, following Money in the Bank, McAfee quietly stepped away for what’s now being reported as a hiatus stemming from mental exhaustion. Wade Barrett initially filled in, but Corey Graves has since resumed a more permanent role on Raw alongside Cole.

According to Fightful Select, McAfee’s absence doesn’t signal any tension behind the scenes. WWE higher-ups continue to hold him in high regard and fully expect to continue working with him in the future. However, the frequency of McAfee’s WWE appearances remains uncertain due to his growing list of outside responsibilities.

McAfee is preparing for the upcoming return of ESPN’s College GameDay, where he serves as a key analyst — a commitment WWE was reportedly well aware of. In fact, the company anticipated McAfee stepping away around this time to focus on college football season duties, which officially kick off in late summer.

As for Corey Graves, his return to the Raw booth has been met with positive feedback internally. While Graves had been working commentary for WWE NXT earlier this year — a move he publicly expressed frustration over back in January — sources say the situation has since cooled off. WWE officials now see Graves as a reliable and adaptable voice across brands, and he’s recently been praised for his performances on events like WWE Worlds Collide.

One WWE source described Graves as “versatile,” adding that he’s someone the company can plug into any show with confidence. His reemergence on Raw wasn’t just a short-term fix; insiders suggest it was part of a longer-term plan tied to the company’s evolving commentary lineup.

With McAfee’s WWE future still open-ended and Graves once again at the forefront of Raw’s weekly presentation, it looks like WWE is leaning on proven voices to steer its broadcast as the road to Fall season programming ramps up.

WWE Raw Preview 7/28/2025

WWE Raw airs live today globally on Netflix, from the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, with a start time of 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

-WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: Judgment Day (Finn Balor & JD McDonagh) (c) vs. LWO (Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde)

-Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Nikki Bella & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Naomi, Chelsea Green and the Secret Hervice (Piper Niven & Alba Fyre)

-WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther to appear

-Jey Uso vs. Bronson Reed

-Roman Reigns to appear

-CM Punk prepares for his SummerSlam World Heavyweight Title Match against Gunther

WWE Raw Preview 7/21/2025

WWE Raw airs globally today from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • WWE World Tag Team No. 1 Contenders Match: The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus) vs. The LWO’s Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch has an offer for Lyra Valkyria
  • Roman Reigns to address Paul Heyman.
  • Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
  • Rusev vs. Sheamus
  • CM Punk to appear

WWE Raw Preview 7/14/2025

WWE Raw airs live today globally on Netflix from the Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, Alabama, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • Fallout from Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution
  • Newly crowned WWE Women’s World Champion Naomi to appear
  • Chelsea Green vs WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella
  • WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther to appear
  • Gauntlet Match, with the winner challenging Gunther at SummerSlam for the World Heavyweight Title: CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight vs. Penta vs. Bron Breakker

WWE Raw Preview 6/30/2025

WWE Raw airs live today globally on Netflix from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a special start time of 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT.

  • Fallout from Night of Champions
  • WWE World Tag Team Championship Match: The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) defend against Judgment Day’s Finn Balor and JD McDonagh
  • Raw General Manager Adam Pearce and SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis will make announcements about Evolution 2
  • WWE World Heavyweight Champion Gunther has a message for WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg
  • Sami Zayn and Penta vs. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed
  • Rhea Ripley to open the show
  • Sheamus vs. Rusev

Pat McAfee Opens Up About WWE Raw Hiatus

Pat McAfee has been noticeably absent from the WWE Raw commentary desk since Money in the Bank earlier this month, and now the outspoken former NFL punter has finally addressed why he’s been off the air.

During a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, McAfee shared that he’s been taking some much-needed time to recharge. After juggling multiple roles and his surprise in-ring return earlier this year, the fatigue started catching up with him.

“Continuing to just like kind of catch up on life as a whole, post Money In The Bank, pre-Night Of Champions feels like a good time,” McAfee explained. “I was getting pretty exhausted there. So shout out to everybody at the WWE looking out for me too. Very thankful.”

Since McAfee stepped away, WWE has leaned on some familiar faces to keep the commentary desk running smoothly. Wade Barrett filled in during McAfee’s first week out, and Corey Graves — typically seen on NXT or SmackDown — has joined Michael Cole for the last two episodes of Raw. It’s expected that Graves will continue in the role until McAfee is ready to return.

What remains uncertain is whether McAfee will be back for Night of Champions in Riyadh, or if fans will have to wait a bit longer to see him back behind the mic. WWE hasn’t made any official announcement regarding his return date.

Earlier this year, McAfee stepped back into the ring for a surprise one-on-one match at Backlash, taking on Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER in what was his first singles match in two years. Despite a hard-fought effort, McAfee was ultimately defeated, though he managed to survive nearly 15 grueling minutes with one of WWE’s most dominant forces.

With his trademark energy and fan-favorite commentary style, McAfee has become a standout part of WWE’s weekly programming. While it’s clear he needed the break, fans are undoubtedly eager to see when he’ll return to the announce table — or maybe even back inside the squared circle.

WWE Raw Preview 6/23/2024

WWE Raw airs live tonight globally on Netflix from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, beginning at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bayley
  • Queen of the Ring Semifinals Match: Jade Cargill vs. Roxanne Perez
  • King of the Ring Semifinals Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso
  • Bron Breakker vs. Penta
  • We will hear from Seth Rollins
  • Sit-down interview with WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg

Liv Morgan Out with Shoulder Injury, Surgery Required—WWE Tag Title Status Uncertain

WWE Star Liv Morgan Will Require Surgery

One of WWE’s most prominent female stars is officially sidelined. PWInsider has confirmed that Liv Morgan suffered a separated shoulder during her brief match against Kairi Sane on this week’s episode of WWE Raw, and will require surgery—a blow that could keep the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion out of action for months.

The injury occurred early in the bout, just moments after the opening bell, and led to a rushed conclusion. Mike Johnson of PWInsider described the situation as “pretty much the worst case scenario,” with internal sources indicating a long recovery ahead. While no official timetable has been released by WWE, the expected recovery for this type of injury could stretch as long as 16 weeks, according to earlier reporting from PWI.

This puts Morgan’s immediate future in serious doubt—not just in terms of in-ring action, but also regarding her championship reign. WWE has yet to announce whether she and her tag team partner Raquel Rodriguez will be forced to vacate the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Given Morgan’s extended absence, a title vacancy or interim title scenario appears increasingly likely.

The injury also throws a wrench into creative plans heading into the Evolution premium live event. Just before her match with Sane, Morgan had called out WWE Women’s World Champion IYO SKY, demanding a rematch for the title she previously lost. She also seemed to be setting up a program with WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, who returned last week to promote Evolution. That moment hinted at a possible tag team match involving the Bella Twins, but all of that is now up in the air.

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select noted during Wednesday’s edition of The Hump that WWE’s creative team is already reworking plans for Evolution in light of Morgan’s injury, though specifics on what was originally intended remain under wraps.

For now, fans will have to wait and see how WWE adjusts. Liv Morgan’s absence leaves a noticeable gap in both the women’s tag division and the Evolution build—but knowing WWE, the show will go on. Just not exactly as planned.