23-05-2025
Fan-Favorite WWE Star Furious Over Personal Details Being Leaked
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WWE star Karrion Kross has become increasingly popular in recent months, partly due to his adeptness at blurring the lines between on-screen character and real-life frustrations. One such frustration he recently addressed is the leaking of his WWE contract details, information he believes should have remained private.
His current WWE contract is reportedly set to expire later in 2025, and Kross is not pleased that this became public knowledge.
During a candid interview with Ariel Helwani, Kross was asked about the contract details leaking online and admitted, "That put me over the edge. I think that happened online shortly after AOP and Ellering were gone. It was just kind of one thing after another. I'm still pretty pissed about that."
He added, "I don't know who did it, it's impossible to say, I have no idea. But, I was kind of out of my mind at that moment, so it's kinda hard to put myself back there." When pressed on why the leak bothered him so intensely, Kross emphasized, "It's just privacy... Who the hell is supposed to know about that? Stuff gets leaked all the time."
"That put me over the edge because that was also happening shortly after AOP and Ellering were gone. It was just like kind of one thing after another.
I'm still pretty pissed about that. I was kind of out of my mind at that moment."@realKILLERkross on contract info being… — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 21, 2025
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In the same conversation, the former NXT Champion discussed the aftermath of his already-infamous worked-shoot promo following WrestleMania 41, where he passionately voiced his frustrations. Kross revealed the promo resonated strongly with many of his peers.
He stated that he received a standing ovation backstage the next day, with numerous Superstars thanking him for speaking up, some even reportedly moved to tears. However, Kross also acknowledged that the candid outburst wasn't universally well-received within the company.
Seth Rollins address the WWE Universe during Monday Night RAW at Intrust Bank Arena on December 9, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas
Seth Rollins address the WWE Universe during Monday Night RAW at Intrust Bank Arena on December 9, 2024 in Wichita,Kross conceded that "not everyone was thrilled," subtly hinting that WWE management might not have appreciated his directness as much as his colleagues or the online fanbase did. Since delivering that headline-making promo, Kross has yet to compete in a main roster televised match, with his only in-ring appearances being two matches on WWE Main Event recorded around WrestleMania weekend.
This has led to further fan speculation about his current standing and future direction within the company as his contract year progresses.
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