Karrion Kross and his wife Scarlett were absent backstage at WWE RAW following his defeat against Sami Zayn at SummerSlam, with reports indicating that no new contract has been signed as their existing deal expires this weekend. This Karrion Kross WWE contract update raises questions about the couple‘s future with the company just before the upcoming SmackDown event.
Karrion Kross Builds Momentum Without Top-Level Company Push
Since returning to WWE three years ago, Karrion Kross expected a more rewarding second tenure under the leadership of Triple H, who has helped revitalize many wrestlers. However, WWE has not prominently positioned Kross at the top level of the roster. Instead, his growing popularity among fans has been largely self-driven, reminiscent of past stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, CM Punk, and Daniel Bryan, who captured audience attention through their distinct characters and performances.
Despite losing to Sami Zayn recently, Kross’s new persona as a menacing “puppet master” has sparked genuine interest, with fans pushing WWE to expand his role. Observers believe there remains significant potential in the storyline featuring Kross and Scarlett, which could develop further if a new contract is agreed upon.
Uncertainty Surrounds Contract Negotiations Ahead of SmackDown
Fightful Select reports that as of midnight Friday, neither Karrion Kross nor Scarlett had signed a new WWE contract, despite offers reportedly being on the table. The duo’s absence from RAW backstage underscores the uncertain status of their WWE future just before SmackDown. Both Kross and Scarlett form a unique pairing within the company, one that many expect could bring distinctive value if negotiations are successfully concluded.
The outcome of these talks will likely influence whether WWE continues to build on Kross’s organic momentum or if fans will witness his departure from the roster. With his contract situation unresolved, anticipation is growing around how WWE will handle this creative and contractual crossroads for the wrestler and his partner.
