The ongoing Karrion Kross WWE contract dispute has escalated as Kross disclosed that WWE withdrew a contract offer within a day during recent negotiations. The former WWE Superstar shared these developments on The Ariel Helwani Show, emphasizing that the situation is genuine and not part of WWE’s scripted storylines.
Details Emerge on the Contract Offer and Its Sudden Withdrawal
Karrion Kross explained that although his contract officially expired the previous week, he only received a new offer from WWE on a Tuesday. Upon receiving the offer, Kross asked for the data and rationale behind the contract’s valuation, seeking transparency to make an informed decision. WWE declined to provide any supporting metrics and gave him a strict 24-hour deadline to accept the deal, threatening to revoke the offer otherwise.
Kross recounted,
“The truth of the matter is — I mean, you’ve already stated, my contract was up last week,”
and added that when he followed up the next day for more information, WWE still had no details to share. He said,
“So, the next day we talk, I ask if they have the information. They don’t, and I said, I can’t make an informed decision without the information. And I’d like to keep the dialogue open, and they were sending the offer. And that’s actually where we’re at.”
WWE’s Separate Approach to Scarlett’s Contract Raises Concerns
Kross also revealed WWE’s stance on contract talks regarding his wife, Scarlett, stating she received no offer alongside his. Instead, WWE reportedly told him they intended to address her contract only after resolving his situation, deviating from past practices where both were signed together.
He shared,
“She had nothing. There was no offer to her,”
and explained further,
“I was told at one point, because I did inquire, of course, after we deal with you, we’ll deal with her. I don’t see why we couldn’t have done things the way we did them before, where we do the deals together.”
Kross Remains Open to Negotiations Despite Difficult Discussions
Although the contract dispute has created tension, Kross conveyed a willingness to continue talks and reach an agreement with WWE. He acknowledged the complicated nature of leaving the company, recognizing how varied and sensitive the experiences can be, especially with public perceptions affecting talent’s futures.
He remarked,
“I know how a lot of people feel when they make an exit, right? I can empathize with everybody’s experience,”
emphasizing the different paths each departing wrestler faces. He highlighted the challenges of navigating post-WWE opportunities amid tampering concerns, stating,
“People don’t want to reach out because they’re not sure if they’re tampering and stuff like that. The goal has always been to be with WWE.”
Kross made clear that he and Scarlett still desire to be part of WWE and have not abandoned discussions, saying,
“My wife and I still want to be with WWE. I’m at the table for conversations. I did not step out of the conversation. You know what I mean? So, we still want to be there. We still want to work it out.”
Implications of the Contract Dispute on Kross’s WWE Future
The rescission of the contract offer within a day and WWE’s decision not to concurrently negotiate Scarlett’s status highlight challenges in Karrion Kross’s efforts to secure his position with the company. These breakdowns in communication and transparency could affect his career trajectory and relationship with WWE.
Given Kross’s openness to further dialogue, it remains to be seen how WWE will respond and whether both sides can resolve their differences. Fans and industry observers will be watching closely as these negotiations unfold, with the potential for significant impact on Kross’s return to WWE programming.
Stay tuned to WrestleZone for ongoing updates on Karrion Kross’s contract dispute with WWE as new information becomes available.
