The WWE landscape witnessed notable developments following the SummerSlam event, including news about Karrion Kross‘ WWE contract expiration and shifting alliances in the women’s division. This week, Kross’ contract is reported to be ending without a renewal offer, raising speculation about his future with the company. Meanwhile, Nia Jax hinted at forming a new faction alongside Naomi and Tamina, suggesting fresh storylines are underway.
SummerSlam Fallout Featured Multiple Title Matches and Intense Rivalries
The Monday Night RAW episode after SummerSlam showcased several key championship bouts and ongoing rivalries. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss successfully defended their Women’s Tag Team Championship against Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. Seth Rollins retained the World Heavyweight Championship despite his match against LA Knight ending in a disqualification. Roman Reigns and CM Punk continued their high-profile feud against Rollins’ faction, maintaining the intensity surrounding the company’s top stars.
Additional match results from the show included:
- Rusev vs. Sheamus ended without a winner due to a double count-out
- Penta secured a victory over Grayson Waller
- Dominik Mysterio defeated Dragon Lee
- Seth Rollins retained his World Heavyweight Title by disqualification against LA Knight
Nia Jax Signals Potential Women’s Faction Formation with Naomi and Tamina
The Bloodline faction has long dominated WWE’s tag and world titles, but its expansion into the women’s division remains unrealized. However, an emerging faction led by women of the Anoa’i family appears possible. Nia Jax recently teased an alliance with Naomi and Tamina. Naomi and Jax have teamed up during live events, though Tamina has been absent from in-ring competition for over two years, prompting speculation about her retirement status.
Karrion Kross’ Contract Nearing Expiry Sparks Departure Speculation
Karrion Kross, known as The Herald of Doomsday, faces an uncertain WWE future as his current contract reportedly expires this weekend, with no new deal offered yet. His recent absence from Monday Night RAW and the defeat he suffered against Sami Zayn at SummerSlam have fueled rumors that this might have been his final match for WWE. Along with Kross, his on-screen partner Scarlett is also expected to depart soon.
On Sportskeeda’s Legion of RAW, former WWE writer Vince Russo expressed his opinion on the potential departure:
“The best thing in the world that could happen to Kross and Scarlett is for them not to get their contract renewed. That is the best thing. They are so much better than everybody on this show; they need to get agents, they need to go to Hollywood. They need to make movies.”
—Vince Russo, Former WWE Writer
The New Day Reveals Big E’s Firing After No-Show on RAW
Adding to the evening’s surprising news, The New Day disclosed on RAW that their former stablemate Big E has been fired from WWE. Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston said Big E failed to show up for work, resulting in his removal from the company and the faction. Big E has been sidelined since sustaining an injury in a match against Ridge Holland and had since taken on backstage responsibilities. Despite this, it appears his former partners were unaware of his off-screen involvement.
Big E’s accolades include multiple championships, such as the WWE, Intercontinental, Tag Team, and NXT titles, totaling twelve reigns before his injury affected his wrestling career.
Implications of These Changes and What to Expect Next
The potential exit of Karrion Kross and Scarlett could open opportunities for both talents beyond WWE, as Vince Russo suggested, while Big E’s firing signals a significant shakeup within one of WWE’s most popular factions. Nia Jax’s proposal of a new women’s faction may represent the company‘s response to the evolving dynamics of the roster. Fans will be watching closely to see how these storylines develop and how WWE builds narratives around these roster changes moving forward.
