After their WWE contracts expired last weekend, Karrion Kross and Scarlett, a wrestling couple beloved by fans, parted ways with the Stamford-based promotion. Despite their growing popularity, WWE chose not to renew their contracts, sparking notable reactions within the wrestling community. Since their exit, the duo has drawn offers for matches from other wrestling organizations, including one from another wrestling couple eager to compete against them.
Wrestling Revolver, a separate wrestling promotion, posted an image of Karrion Kross holding the company’s championship title alongside the hashtag #WeWantKross, signaling their desire to see Kross join their roster. Among those recently wrestling for Wrestling Revolver is Priscilla Kelly, formerly Gigi Dolin in WWE. Kelly, together with her real-life partner Zachary Wentz, has publicly expressed interest in facing Karrion Kross and Scarlett in a match. Wentz affirmed this willingness with a single, decisive response: “absolutely.”
Fan Reaction and Misunderstanding at WWE SummerSlam
During the WWE SummerSlam post-panel event, a chant of “We Want Kross” resonated from the crowd, reflecting widespread fan support for Karrion Kross. However, Triple H, one of WWE’s top executives, misunderstood the chant as “We Want Brock,” referencing Brock Lesnar’s return during the event’s main match. This misinterpretation highlighted the tension between fans’ desires and WWE’s management decisions.
Karrion Kross addressed this issue candidly in a YouTube video titled “My WWE Contract Ends Today,” where he emphasized the importance of acknowledging the audience’s voice. He cautioned that ignoring fan input leads to disconnection and frustration, ultimately harming the business and alienating loyal viewers.
“You can’t ignore the crowd in this business. You can try. It’s not going to be good in the end. You don’t want to make your audience feel like they’re not a part of this. You can’t tell them that they’re a part of this and that they’re the universe, and they’re so heavily involved in every aspect of it and then like on a whim tell them that certain subsections don’t matter. We can’t do that. That piss*es people off and turns people away.” —Karrion Kross, Former WWE Superstar
What Lies Ahead for Karrion Kross and Scarlett Post-WWE
The unexpected exit of Karrion Kross and Scarlett from WWE has left fans and insiders uneasy about the future paths of the wrestling couple. While WWE moves forward without them, other promotions like Wrestling Revolver appear eager to capitalize on their talents. The possibility of a high-profile match featuring Kross and Scarlett against Zachary Wentz and Priscilla Kelly offers a tantalizing next chapter for these performers outside WWE’s framework.
This shift not only reflects Karrion Kross’s transition from one wrestling environment to another but also underscores the ongoing challenges in the industry regarding talent management and fan engagement. As the wrestling world watches closely, the couple’s willingness to take on new opportunities could redefine their careers and satisfaction within the sport, while shining a light on broader issues of respect and recognition in professional wrestling.
