Wrestling fans have been closely following the status of Karrion Kross’ WWE contract, which expired at midnight on August 10, alongside the contract of his wife, Scarlett. Shortly after the expiration, both Kross and Scarlett were removed from WWE’s active roster and added to the promotion’s alumni page, fueling speculation that their departures from the company are now official.
While no formal announcements have come from WWE, Karrion Kross, or Scarlett regarding their status, this development unsettled many fans who had hoped for a contract renewal. The removal coincided with additional signs suggesting a permanent exit, such as the disappearance of Kross’ ring entrance theme, “Dead Silent,” from Spotify and Apple Music platforms.
Signs and Reactions Suggest Kross’ Departure May Be Confirmed
The absence of Karrion Kross’ theme song from popular streaming services has raised further doubts among supporters about his WWE future. For wrestling audiences, theme music often serves as a marker of an active competitor’s presence in the company, so its removal is widely interpreted as a confirmation of his release from WWE.
Amid the uncertainty, former WWE star Shotzi Blackheart took to social media platform X to rally support, urging fans to voice their desire for Kross’ return to WWE programming. Her message reflects the concern and hope within the wrestling community regarding the couple’s uncertain fate.
Paul Heyman Compares Karrion Kross’ Rising Popularity to Steve Austin’s Early Impact
Paul Heyman, WWE’s executive and creative figure known as “The Oracle,” recently spoke about Karrion Kross during an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show. Heyman praised the talent and unique presentation of Kross and Scarlett, highlighting their chemistry and popularity with WWE audiences.
He’s a tremendous performer, and what an act he has with Scarlett. I mean, they are great together. The audience itself is making him a star, and indeed, perhaps, a top star. And he’s talented enough, and so is she, to carry it, reminds me of someone else by the way that was in WWE that the audience felt, ‘This is our guy. We like this act…’ That guy’s name was Steve Austin.
Heyman further stressed the urgency of capitalizing on Kross’ momentum, noting that fans have been clamoring for him to become a bigger star.
The audience is calling for him to be a bigger star. If we don’t deliver it on a correct timetable… an impatient audience is going to get behind him even more.
This comparison to Stone Cold Steve Austin underscores the tremendous potential Heyman sees in Kross, recalling how Austin’s rise transformed WWE in the late 1990s. The current situation leaves fans anxious about WWE’s plans—or lack thereof—for the star’s future.
Recent Absences and Industry Buzz Add to Uncertainty
Karrion Kross and Scarlett did not appear at WWE RAW tapings on August 8, feeding speculation that their WWE tenure may be ending. Despite multiple rumors and fan theories suggesting the contract situation might be a storyline “work” intended to build excitement, no official word has emerged to either confirm or deny their departure.
This absence during a key WWE television taping is often seen as a strong signal regarding a talent’s status, placing Kross and Scarlett’s futures with the company further in question.
Industry Context and What Could Follow
Karrion Kross’ potential exit from WWE arrives at a time when the wrestling business is witnessing shifts among major talents and promotions. WWE Hall of Famer comments and backstage reports indicate the company is navigating talent turnover and creative directions carefully, with figures like Paul Heyman playing crucial roles in WWE’s storyline and talent management decisions.
The departure of Kross and Scarlett could affect WWE’s plans, particularly in NXT and main roster storylines, since Kross has been viewed as a rising star with significant momentum. If WWE fails to renew his contract or fails to feature him prominently soon, the audience‘s impatience, as Paul Heyman noted, could lead to shifting fan allegiance or opportunities for other promotions to sign him.
For now, fans remain cautiously hopeful but anxious, closely monitoring any developments related to Karrion Kross’ WWE status and what steps WWE will take to address the sudden void left by the couple’s possible departure.
