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Karrion Kross Makes First Post-WWE Move
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Just days after their WWE contracts officially expired, Karrion Kross and Scarlett have been announced for their first post-WWE appearance. The booking at a major independent convention seems to be the strongest evidence yet that their departure from the company is legitimate.
The Big Event NY announced on Wednesday night that Kross and Scarlett will appear at their EXS Entertainment x Sports Expo. The event will take place on Saturday, November 15, in Brentwood, New York.
First Post-WWE Booking Announced
The appearance at one of the biggest autograph shows in the Northeast is the first step in a new chapter for the duo. It comes after a chaotic week of conflicting reports and public statements that left their future in question.
This news broke just hours after Kross gave a tell-all interview to Ariel Helwani. In that conversation, Kross provided a detailed, blow-by-blow account of his failed contract negotiations with WWE.
The Plot Thickens
In the interview, Kross confirmed that his contract expired on August 10th. He stated that he was not given a contract offer until last week, and when he asked for the data behind the company's valuation, the offer was rescinded after a 24-hour deadline.
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Akam, Paul Ellering, Karrion Kross, Scarlett, and Rezar of The Final Testament enter the ring during Monday Night RAW at Amerant Bank Arena on August 19, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 19: Akam, Paul Ellering, Karrion Kross, Scarlett, and Rezar of The Final Testament enter the ring during Monday Night RAW at Amerant Bank Arena on August 19, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.
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Despite the messy exit, Kross maintained that he and Scarlett still want to return to WWE. This, combined with WWE's recent history of "worked shoot" storylines like the one with R-Truth, has led many fans to believe that his departure is all part of an elaborate angle.
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Is The "Work" Finally Over?
This new, independent booking is the first concrete evidence that Kross and Scarlett are truly free agents. WWE typically does not allow contracted talent, even those involved in a storyline, to be advertised for unaffiliated convention appearances. While a small chance of a swerve always remains, this booking suggests that Kross's departure is indeed real.
Kross and Scarlett were officially moved to the alumni section of this past Sunday. As two of the hottest free agents in wrestling, promotions like AEW and TNA are now expected to make offers to the former two-time NXT Champion and his wife. Their appearance at The Big Event in November will be a highly anticipated one for their dedicated fanbase.
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