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Karrion Kross Says WWE Gave Him 24 Hours to Accept Contract Offer, Talks Missing Metrics & Scarlett’s Status

Former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross has opened up about the surprising circumstances surrounding a recent contract offer from WWE — and why he ultimately walked away from it.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Kross revealed that the company presented him with a new deal but only gave him 24 hours to make a decision. While Kross was interested, he says he wanted more clarity before signing.

“I got the offer and just wanted to understand how they came to that number,” Kross explained. “I asked for metrics, analytics, anything that could help me make an informed choice. They wouldn’t provide it, and told me I had 24 hours to decide or they’d rescind the offer. The next day I asked again, they still didn’t have the information, so I told them I wanted to keep talking. Instead, they pulled the deal.”

Despite the situation, Kross stressed there’s no bad blood. His intention — and that of his wife, Scarlett — remains to return to WWE. “The goal has always been to be with WWE,” he said. “We’re still at the table for conversations. We want to work it out.”

On the subject of Scarlett, Kross revealed there was never a formal offer made to her. When he inquired about her status, WWE reportedly told him, “After we deal with you, we’ll deal with her.” Kross noted that in the past, their deals were handled together and he doesn’t see why that approach couldn’t be used again.

Kross appears at the start of the second hour of The Ariel Helwani Show, where he discusses the full story.

Dave Meltzer Comments on Karrion Kross’ Mysterious WWE Status

The wrestling rumor mill has been buzzing ever since Karrion Kross and Scarlett quietly slid into WWE.com’s Alumni section, sparking speculation that their time with the company might be over. Reports suggest their contracts may have expired, but not everyone is convinced this is the end of the story — and Dave Meltzer thinks there’s more going on than meets the eye.

Speaking on the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer admitted that details are being kept under wraps.

“It’s definitely being kept quiet. It’s a weird one,” Meltzer said. “They gave him an offer and he didn’t sign as of this week. He may be a free agent.”

While Kross has been busy doing media rounds this week, the press push is tied to the release of his new book through ECW Press — not WWE. Interviews have reportedly come with strict instructions to avoid any questions about his contract status, further adding to the intrigue.

According to Meltzer, there’s still a feeling inside WWE that Kross will return, but even that comes with a shrug.

“The belief in WWE is that he’s gonna be back, but we’ll see… No one’s really saying he’s gone, but no one knows for sure either.”

Kross’ last WWE appearance was at SummerSlam, where he lost clean to Sami Zayn to wrap up their feud. For months, his and Scarlett’s contractual situation has been a source of conflicting reports and uncertainty — and this latest development only deepens the mystery.

Whether this is a genuine exit or a cleverly crafted storyline remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: fans will be watching closely to see where the Doomsday duo shows up next.

Report: WWE Reportedly Makes New Offer to Karrion Kross Amid Contract Uncertainty

After coming up short in his match against Sami Zayn at SummerSlam, Karrion Kross – along with his on-screen and real-life partner Scarlett – has found himself at the center of speculation regarding his WWE future. Notably absent from the post-SummerSlam episode of WWE Raw, the pair’s contract situation has raised eyebrows across the industry.

As reported by Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE has since extended a new contract offer to Kross, signaling that the company may not be ready to part ways with the former NXT Champion. While there’s no official confirmation from WWE just yet, longtime insider Dave Meltzer has indicated he expects Kross to re-sign. Kross responded to the chatter in a recent interview with Joey Karni, stating that while “a lot” of what’s been reported isn’t accurate, both he and Scarlett are hopeful to remain part of the Raw roster.

Fightful Select also weighed in, clarifying that while they couldn’t confirm if formal contract offers had been made, they did provide some context on the situation. Kross and Scarlett were originally booked to travel to Brooklyn for the August 4 episode of Raw, but those plans were scrapped at some point prior to the broadcast. The report also notes that as of that date, the duo had told people both inside and outside the company that WWE had yet to approach them about new deals – despite their current contracts reportedly expiring on August 10.

Interestingly, tentative creative plans for Kross had apparently been floated in recent weeks, though specifics remain under wraps. The idea that WWE would let their contracts lapse without any effort to retain them doesn’t seem to match the couple’s own expectations either.

It’s also worth noting that this kind of last-minute contract handling hasn’t been common in WWE over the past year and a half. The previous pattern of delayed offers was often associated with former WWE EVP of Talent Dan Ventrelle, who has since departed the company.

As it stands, it seems WWE isn’t ready to move on from Kross and Scarlett just yet — and judging by Kross’ own comments, the feeling may be mutual. Whether or not that culminates in a new deal before their reported expiration date remains to be seen, but it’s clear both sides are still talking.

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.

The Miz Gets Kidnapped Following WWE RAW By The Wyatt Sicks

The Miz has been kidnapped by The Wyatt Sicks, as revealed by Karrion Kross and Scarlett in a tweet following this week’s episode of WWE RAW.

In recent weeks, the group has taken aim at The Miz and The Final Testament, which has resulted in Kross demanding that The Miz figure out what’s going on.

In the post-RAW video, Kross responded to Scarlett by saying that The Miz was “dead for sure.” The two then went looking for him – and the rest remains to be seen!

Source: eWn

The Authors Of Pain (& Paul Ellering) Return On WWE SmackDown Alongside Karrion Kross & Scarlett

WWE’s tag team division can expect a bit more pain in the locker room.

Akam and Rezar, collectively known as the Authors of Pain (AOP), returned to WWE on Friday’s episode of “WWE SmackDown.” They, along with Karrion Kross and Scarlett, crashed Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits’ “All Mighty New Year” segment. After Lashley declared himself for the Royal Rumble, Kross and Scarlett appeared on the ramp, and stared devilishly on as AOP attacked Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins from behind. Their beatdown ended with a Super Collider from AOP, which cleared the path for Kross to deliver a gruesome slam to Lashley. The Authors of Pain, along with their manager WWE Hall of Famer Paul Ellering, accompanied Kross and Scarlet to the ramp following their destruction.

AOP’s WWE return had been speculated multiple times in 2023, with the most recent reports stating that Akam and Rezar were expected to return sooner rather than later. Their association with Kross was also teased on the December 22 episode of “SmackDown”, where three figures were referred to Kross as “authors”. The pair quietly resigned with WWE in August 2022, and there is no confirmed explanation for the year and a half-long gap between their signing and their reappearance.

The two are one-time “NXT” Tag Team Champions, one-time winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, and one-time WWE Raw Tag Team Champions. Before Friday’s installment of “SmackDown”, AOP was last seen on the March 9, 2020 episode of “WWE Raw,” where they aided Buddy Matthews and Seth Rollins in a winning effort against The Viking Raiders and, interestingly enough, the Street Profits.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Karrion Kross And Scarlett Returns To WWE On SmackDown

Karrion Kross is back in WWE, and in a major way. He was dropped right into the main event scene between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre.

With rumors circulating that Triple H was interested in bringing back Karrion Kross to WWE, it didn’t take long for that rumor to be proven accurate. During Friday’s SmackDown, Kross, along with Scarlett and her hourglass, returned and took aim at one of the brand’s biggest stars.

The closing segment of SmackDown featured a showdown between Roman Reigns, with The Bloodline, and Drew McIntyre. Reigns talked about how much he hates Brock Lesnar before demanding the WWE Universe acknowledge him. That brought out Drew McIntyre who didn’t waste any time asking the crowd if they wanted to see him wipe out the entire Bloodline prior to their upcoming match at Clash at the Castle. Before he could make good on his threat, a strange video was projected onto the entrance screen with a familiar theme song. It was hard to make out who was in the entryway, but it was a female figure. As McIntyre and Reigns looked on confused, Kross came in from behind and attacked McIntyre.

The announce crew wasn’t sure who it was exactly, until Pat McAfee shouted, “Karrion Kross?” Michael Cole then confirmed that was the case when the camera zoomed in on Kross. Cole said, “Karrion Kross, a former NXT Champion has returned.” Scarlett placed the hourglass on the ring apron and turned it over. Kross was staring at Reigns and pointed and tapped his wrist – Tick Tock, as to say Reigns has ben put on notice and his time is running out.

This is a big play by Triple H creatively. Not only did he bring back a recently-released former NXT Champion, but he’s plopped him right into the main event scene on the blue brand. Just prior to a big showdown between McIntyre and Reigns at Clash at the Castle, Kross is now a big part of the picture and it’s unclear how WWE will include him in all of this. Triple H was known to be a fan of Kross’ during his NXT run, suggesting he had all the tools to be a huge star. Clearly, he’s putting his money where his mouth is.

Source: Wrestling Inc.