Fan-Favorite Superstar Breaks Silence On WWE Contract Status
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Just two days before his WWE contract is reportedly set to expire, Karrion Kross has addressed the whirlwind of reports and rumors about his future. In a new interview, the former NXT Champion claims that much of what has been written online is "not true."
Speaking on The Angle Podcast while promoting his new book, Kross attempted to clear the air. However, his comments have only added another layer of mystery to his and his wife Scarlett's uncertain status with the company.
Karrion Kross confirms what you're reading today is NOT true.@realKILLERkross and I talked today, 8/7/25.
His book, Life is Fighting is out now.
Full chat drops tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wq0D5mQseS — Joey Karni (@theanglejoey) August 7, 2025
Clearing The Air?
When asked about the situation, Kross was direct in his refutation of many online reports. However, he also expressed a personal hope that he and Scarlett will remain with WWE.
"I see things being written online right now, specifically today. A lot of what I read is not true," Kross stated. "I hate to disappoint people but I don't wanna bulls--t. But, I hope so. I hope we do come back."
A Week of Conflicting Reports
Kross's comments come at the end of a chaotic week of conflicting reports about his future. On Tuesday, a report from Fightful Select stated that his and Scarlett's contracts expire this Sunday, August 10th, and that as of Monday, no new deal had been offered. This sparked massive speculation that they were on their way out of the company.
Then, on Thursday, a new report from the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer claimed that the situation had changed. Meltzer stated that Kross had in fact received a new contract offer and that he was expected to stay. Now, Kross's own statement that "a lot of what I read is not true" throws both reports into question, leaving fans completely in the dark.
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Crowds cheer at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City.
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Crowds cheer at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City.
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Life Imitating Art?
This public and confusing contract negotiation has led many fans to speculate that it could be a "worked shoot" storyline. WWE recently blurred the lines between reality and fiction with R-Truth's contract status, which was used to create a major on-screen angle. The company may be employing a similar tactic with Kross to generate buzz.
Whether it is a real, messy negotiation or a brilliant storyline, the clock is ticking. Kross and Scarlett were pulled from this past Monday's episode of Raw, and with their contracts reportedly expiring this weekend, their future is truly up in the air.
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