Karrion Kross recently revealed that a significant WWE storyline involving him ended prematurely during his tenure with the company. The Herald of Doomsday’s contract reportedly expired shortly after his defeat to Sami Zayn at the SummerSlam 2025 event, leading to an unexpected halt in his storyline progression.
Details Behind the Sudden End of Kross’ WWE Storyline
In an interview with Denise Salcedo of Instinct Culture, Kross explained that his storyline with the Wyatt Sicks was not intended to conclude when he pinned Uncle Howdy. He pointed out that his faction, The Final Testament, which included Paul Ellering and The Authors of Pain, was unexpectedly disbanded after those members were released from WWE. This dismantling resulted in Kross being pushed into a minimal backstage role rather than continuing the planned story development.
“When The Final Testament went over on the Wyatts, that was not supposed to be the end of that story. I’m using my words. There was an accidental transfer of equity to our group. That was not supposed to be the end of the story. The rest of that story will be told another time. There are a lot of private details in it. Then, my group was gone, and I was relegated to small backstage stuff,” said Kross. [H/T: Fightful]
Following the conclusion of their rivalry, Uncle Howdy’s faction was moved to WWE’s SmackDown brand. Meanwhile, members of the Wyatt Sicks, Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy, currently hold the WWE Tag Team Championship on SmackDown, maintaining the prominence of their faction within the promotion.
Vince Russo’s Perspective on Karrion Kross’ Departure
Former WWE writer Vince Russo recently shared his thoughts regarding Karrion Kross publicly discussing his exit from WWE. On Sportskeeda’s The Wrestling Outlaws podcast, Russo expressed concern that Kross went on The Ariel Helwani Show to clarify his status as a free agent, fearing it could confuse the wrestling industry and impact Kross’ future job opportunities.
“You know what sucks about this, bro? Karrion Kross is literally going on Ariel Helwani because he needs to get it out there. I am a free agent. I am available to be freaking hired. He’s got to get it out there because basically, what he’s looking at is if Tony Khan thinks this is a work, he’s still working. That’s horrible for the boys. That is absolutely horrible. Now we’re gonna fool everybody to the point where it’s gonna affect your future employment? That’s insanity, bro,” said Russo.
What Lies Ahead for Karrion Kross After WWE
The abrupt ending of the Karrion Kross WWE storyline and his subsequent official departure marks a tense and uncertain moment in his wrestling career. With the door now open for him as a free agent, fans and industry insiders alike are eager to watch how his next moves unfold, especially given the complexities behind his exit and the canceled storyline.
