Karrion Kross launched a violent attack ahead of the latest WWE RAW episode, stirring controversy and backstage tension. This WWE RAW assault comes after Kross, known as the Herald of Doomsday, has been inactive since his defeat to Sami Zayn at Night of Champions.
Before the show in Alabama, Kross posted a video on Instagram showing himself with his wife, Scarlett Bordeaux, where he claimed to have broken someone’s leg during a backstage altercation. Although he later told a security guard that he was joking and asked him not to enter a nearby room, the aggressive display intensified speculation around his status in WWE.
Last week on RAW, Kross viciously attacked Sami Zayn. Despite the assault, Zayn insisted on competing in his scheduled match against Bron Breakker and was allowed to proceed. Breakker won the match, and it was announced that Zayn would be sidelined indefinitely as a result of the brutal encounter.
Insights into Backstage Politics Affecting Karrion Kross’s Career Progression
Vince Russo, a former WWE writer and wrestling veteran, recently claimed that backstage politics are hindering Karrion Kross’s rise within the company. On Sportskeeda Wrestling’s BroDown podcast, Russo asserted that the favoritism shown toward Sami Zayn, due to his strong backstage connections, has impacted Kross’s booking and overall momentum in WWE.
“That is the politics of professional wrestling. Sami Zayn is in favor, and Karrion Kross is not. It’s that simple, bro.” He continued, “Hundred percent of a hundred people would say Karrion Kross is the star. Their roles are flipped because Zayn’s in favor and Kross is not. It’s that simple.” —Vince Russo, Former WWE Writer
This viewpoint sheds light on why Kross—despite his two-time NXT Championship success and surging popularity after a passionate WrestleMania 41 promo—has yet to secure a championship on WWE’s main roster.
Potential Consequences and Future Prospects for Karrion Kross
The recent assault on Sami Zayn and the accompanying backstage controversies could significantly influence Kross’s trajectory in WWE. With claims of internal politics affecting his booking and a visibly escalating intensity in his character portrayal, fans and insiders alike are awaiting how WWE’s management will handle his position moving forward.
Given Kross’s demonstrated talent and growing fan support, the WWE RAW assault marks a critical moment that could either lead to a breakthrough or further political setbacks. His future appearances and storylines will be closely observed as the company reacts to both the in-ring incidents and the backstage drama they have ignited.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why did Karrion Kross grow out his hair?
A. After leaving WWE, I chose to grow my hair longer. Another writer and producer reached out to me about a film. They wanted the character to look like a former military guy, struggling in New Mexico.
Q. Are Scarlett and Karrion Kross together in real life?
A. Elizabeth Chihaia-Kesar, born on May 13, 1991, is an American who works in wrestling, modeling, singing, and as a ring announcer. She is famous in the wrestling world as Scarlett Bordeaux.
She is part of WWE and appears on the Raw brand, where she is known as Scarlett. Her husband, Karrion Kross, also works in WWE.
Q. Did Karrion Kross get released?
A. Karrion Kross was let go by WWE in 2021, but he feels he’s changed since that time.
