After recently departing WWE, Karrion Kross has shared a significant update about his future plans, signaling a new chapter in his career. The “Killer Smokeshow” is set to begin on August 22, marking the start of fresh opportunities outside the WWE environment.
Karrion Kross’s WWE Departure and Career Challenges
Karrion Kross’s return to WWE did not unfold as expected, especially in the final months of his contract. His faction, The Final Testament, disbanded following the exit of The Authors of Pain from the Stamford-based company. Since then, Kross largely faded from televised competition, appearing mostly in backstage segments and suffering losses when he did wrestle. With his contract expiration approaching, speculation grew about his standing with WWE. Ultimately, Kross and his wife Scarlett left the promotion after deciding not to renew their contracts.
Karrion Kross Announces Upcoming Convention Dates
Following his WWE exit, Kross took to social media to reveal a series of upcoming appearances under the “Killer Smokeshow” brand, set to launch on August 22. Alongside this announcement, his wife Scarlett also shared the same schedule on her social platforms, encouraging fans to prepare for this new phase.
“UPDATE. G E T R E A D Y . This is just the beginning. Stay tuned & standby.”
—Karrion Kross
Behind the Scenes: Why Karrion Kross Left WWE, According to Teddy Long
Teddy Long, speaking on Sportskeeda’s The Wrestling Time Machine podcast hosted by Mac Davis, offered insight into Kross’s WWE departure. Long pointed out that despite Kross’s talent and fan support, WWE management was reluctant to invest further in him due to financial concerns. Vince McMahon reportedly questioned the value of investing in talent who had not yet generated profitable returns.
“They are not gonna waste money on that, okay? Remember, I told you one time we were in a meeting and Vince said to us, How can you go to the bank and draw any money out when you haven’t put any in there?” [2:07 onwards]
—Teddy Long
Kross’s immediate future beyond WWE remains uncertain, but the announced appearances hint at continued activity in wrestling or related events. Fans will be watching closely as this new beginning unfolds.
