Karrion Kross addressed the controversy sparked by Triple H’s dismissal during the SummerSlam 2025 Post-Show, where he appeared to overlook fan chants calling for Kross. This incident occurred shortly after Kross’s last <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE match and coincided with the expiration of his and Scarlett’s WWE contracts, making the situation especially significant in the wrestling landscape.
Karrion Kross Reacts to Being Overlooked by Triple H at SummerSlam
Kross was defeated by Sami Zayn at SummerSlam 2025, marking the final appearance under his WWE contract alongside his wife Scarlett. Following the event, Triple H responded on the Post-Show to the crowd’s persistent “We want Kross” chants by stating that they already had Brock Lesnar instead. This public reaction led to widespread speculation and debate among fans and insiders about Triple H’s intentions.
In a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Kross shed light on his perspective regarding the perceived snub by Triple H. He attributed the remark to Triple H’s characteristic dry sense of humor rather than a deliberate insult. Kross explained that he found the situation amusing, as he shares a similar sarcastic style of humor. Despite the controversy, he expressed gratitude for the overwhelming fan support, which he described as remarkable given his relatively brief WWE tenure.
“When I did see it, I laughed because he could have misheard it. He has a very dry sense of humor, and I thought there was a chance he maybe could’ve been joking around. I’m the same way. I have a very dry sense of humor, and I’m very sarcastic. I saw it and I just laughed. On the back end of that, I was very flattered that after the show, it’s a show I’m not on, and everyone is chanting it. That was awesome. They were doing it on both nights. That was really cool. I’ve had conversations with people that [sic] have been in the business for over 30 years, and they’ve said really solid wrestlers, Dynamite Kid-level solid people have gone their whole careers and never gotten an ovation like that, never mind once.” —Karrion Kross
Industry Reaction to the Post-Show Incident
Not everyone viewed Triple H’s actions as humorous. Jonathan Coachman, a former WWE personality, openly criticized Triple H’s handling of the situation during an episode of The Coach & Bro Show soon after SummerSlam. Coachman described the snub as both unwise and disrespectful toward Kross, highlighting how it undermined the wrestler’s growing popularity and the genuine enthusiasm of the WWE audience.
“It was a dumb thing for Triple H to do, and also offensive to Karrion Kross,” —Jonathan Coachman
The divide between Kross’s interpretation and Coachman’s critique illustrates the mixed responses within the wrestling community. While Kross believes it may have been a joke made with a straight face, others see it as a missed opportunity to acknowledge a rising talent whom fans had clearly embraced.
Future Outlook for Karrion Kross and Scarlett in WWE
Currently, Karrion Kross and Scarlett are free agents following the expiration of their WWE contracts. Kross, once NXT Champion and known as The Doom Walker, has expressed his intention to continue discussing a potential return to WWE, signaling ongoing negotiations or interest. Given the strong fan support demonstrated at SummerSlam and Kross’s measured response to recent events, the wrestling world will be watching closely as his career progresses.
