On August 10, 2025, WWE fans were treated to several updates involving key personalities such as Drew McIntyre, John Cena, and Karrion Kross. Of particular interest is the recent shift of Karrion Kross and Scarlett to WWE’s alumni section online, sparking widespread speculation about their current contractual status. The move adds momentum to rumors that their agreements with WWE may have reached expiration, although no official confirmation has been provided.
John Cena and R-Truth’s On-Screen Dynamic Returns to Light
In WWE SmackDown’s latest episode, a backstage interaction hinted at the end of R-Truth’s recent darker persona, which had been linked to John Cena’s heel run. With Cena’s reinstatement as a heroic figure, R-Truth appeared to drop his more intense character, signaling a return to their prior rapport. During their encounter, R-Truth expressed enthusiasm for Cena’s comeback, saying:
“You’re back. You’re really back. If you’re back, I’m back. We’re back.” —R-Truth
Conversely, Cena playfully recalled R-Truth’s past aggressive behavior in recent months, jokingly questioning:
“Man, I was really worried about you. You started acting really weird for like five months. You changed your hair, you were really mean to people, beating people up. Remember you made that kid in Brussels cry, and you said you wanted to ruin wrestling. Come on, did you really think that would work? But it’s good to have you back.” —John Cena
Drew McIntyre Criticizes Cena’s Heel Run, Suggests Future Match
As John Cena’s ongoing retirement tour unfolds with mixed reactions from fans, Drew McIntyre voiced his dissatisfaction with Cena’s heel character phase. In an interview with The Sporting Capital, McIntyre called the heel run a “waste of time” and expressed interest in facing Cena in one of his final matches. The proposed bout would take place at the Crown Jewel 2025 event in Perth, Australia, allowing McIntyre to help usher Cena into retirement.
“John Cena, that would be a fun match in Perth. I need to get one of those last matches now that he’s Super Cena again. I don’t want any part of these last six months. What a waste of time. Now that he’s back to Super Cena, if that match happens, eventually, I’ll be very happy to send him right into retirement. He’s doing a great job in Hollywood. Peacemaker is amazing. I’ll be happy to kick him out the door and continue the good work he’s doing outside of the company.” —Drew McIntyre
Roman Reigns Expands His Career Beyond Wrestling
Roman Reigns, a prominent WWE star, has recently appeared in the Amazon Prime Video film The Pickup, signaling his growing interest in acting. Director Tim Story praised Reigns’ potential to transition fully into a Hollywood career. In an interview with Screen Off Script, Story remarked:
“I think one, it’s inevitable and two, it’s time. Just in my small time working with him, this guy, I mean he’s incredible. So I’m almost a little bit like, ‘What took so long?’ Now that I know him and know what he can do, he should be making movies.” —Tim Story
With Reigns already having accomplished a great deal in the wrestling world, fans may soon see him focusing more on film projects.
What the Alumni Section Move Means for Karrion Kross and Scarlett
The repositioning of Karrion Kross and Scarlett to WWE’s alumni page has caused concern among fans about their future with the company. Their appeal among viewers has been rising, yet the transfer hints at the possibility that their contracts could be ending. Whether this is a precursor to a storyline or a true exit scenario has yet to be clarified by WWE.
This development is significant as it could mark a major shift in the WWE roster, especially since Kross has been gaining momentum in recent storylines. Fans and insiders alike are watching closely for official word on the status of both personalities in the coming weeks.
