WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently presented a daring idea for Karrion Kross if the wrestling company opts to re-sign the talent before his contract expires this weekend. The concept aims to build significant fan momentum and elevate Kross’s popularity across the WWE Universe by leveraging social media and grassroots support.
Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray suggested a unique approach that avoids traditional television exposure. His proposal involves Karrion Kross appearing at various WWE events and locations without any acknowledgment on live broadcasts or in the arena, creating a mystery that fans can engage with online.
How Bully Ray Envisions the Fan Movement
Bully Ray’s plan revolves around allowing Karrion Kross’s presence to gradually grow through social media, encouraging fans to start a petition demanding his return. This digital campaign would coincide with Kross making surprise appearances in towns across the United States, such as Duluth, Piscataway, Des Moines, Bangor, and Bakersfield, as part of what Bully Ray refers to as a “parking lot tour” reaching coast to coast.
If Karrion Kross signs a new deal with WWE, and obviously they keep it quiet, how do you turn this whole thing into good television? Have Karrion Kross show up at every Monday Night RAW, you never shoot it,
Bully Ray said. You never show it on RAW TV, you never show it in the arena. You don’t acknowledge it, you let it live on social media.
Start a true movement. Let Karrion Kross live on social media to the point where they sign a petition. Karrion Kross shows up in Duluth, Piscataway, Des Moines, Bangor, Bakersfield. It’s the Karrion Kross from sea to shining sea parking lot tour, where I am going to get 100,000 signatures from WWE fans saying we want Kross.
According to Bully Ray, this strategy would culminate with Kross personally taking the petition to WWE’s headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, demanding recognition from management while proving the power of fan support.
And then I’m going to show up to the office in Stamford, Connecticut, and I’m going to bang on their f*cking door with this petition. You say the fans mean something to you? You want to give the fans what they want? Well, here. Here’s 100,000 signatures from the WWE Universe saying we want Karrion Kross. That’s making a guy.
Implications for Karrion Kross and WWE’s Approach
While this pitch is intriguing, the timing is uncertain. Both Karrion Kross and Scarlett’s contracts are set to expire imminently, and there is no indication this promotional tactic will be adopted. However, it represents a fresh way to connect fans directly with WWE talent beyond conventional means and television storylines.
The idea highlights the potential for WWE to harness modern fan engagement strategies by blending live appearances and social media influence, potentially raising Karrion Kross’s profile and reclaiming his place as a favorite within the wrestling community.
