Karrion Kross has officially become a free agent, even if he harbors hopes of returning to WWE. Recently, a notable wrestling legend mentioned by Paul Heyman hinted at a surprising potential next destination for the former NXT Champion, suggesting New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) as a fitting place for Kross’s future.
Tommy Dreamer suggests New Japan Pro-Wrestling as a new home for Karrion Kross
During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, wrestling veteran Tommy Dreamer discussed Karrion Kross‘s current status and future opportunities. On the August 18 episode of <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/raw/”>WWE RAW, Paul Heyman humorously referred to Dreamer as the “late great” Tommy Dreamer, a nod referencing their connection dating back to their days in ECW.
Dreamer proposed that NJPW could be an ideal environment for Kross, emphasizing that the promotion needs fresh talent and that Kross could thrive there:
“New Japan needs some help I feel. To get somebody to be really intrigued, and look what it’s done for a lot of people’s careers. Chyna, Goldberg, Brock Lesnar, Jericho, people who went from WWE to New Japan and really, really helped the company go nuts.” —Tommy Dreamer
Karrion Kross reacts to Triple H’s dismissal following SummerSlam 2025
At SummerSlam 2025, after a two-night event famed as
“The Biggest Party of the Summer,”
Triple H joined an analyst panel including former WWE Champion Big E. During this time, fans chanted for Kross despite his defeat to Sami Zayn in the main event. In response, Triple H shrugged off the chants with a dry remark:
You want Brock, you’ve got him.
Kross later addressed this moment on The Ariel Helwani Show, explaining that he found Triple H’s comment humorous rather than dismissive, noting their shared dry, sarcastic sense of humor:
“When I did see it, I laughed because he could have misheard it. He has a very dry sense of humor, and I thought there was a chance he maybe could’ve been joking around. I’m the same way. I have a very dry sense of humor, and I’m very sarcastic. I saw it and I just laughed.” —Karrion Kross
Beyond the humor, Kross mentioned that industry veterans have told him that the reactions he’s received surpass even those of legendary figures like The Dynamite Kid. Despite his free-agent status, Kross is open to restarting conversations with Triple H about rejoining WWE alongside his wife Scarlett. Although some fans suspect this narrative might still be part of a storyline, Kross insists it is not.
Exploring Karrion Kross’s potential impact in New Japan Pro-Wrestling
If Kross chooses to move on from WWE, Tommy Dreamer’s recommendation of NJPW is gaining attention. Unlike AEW, which currently boasts many NJPW stars on its roster, Kross’s addition could significantly strengthen NJPW’s lineup. At the upcoming Forbidden Door pay-per-view, NJPW’s presence is limited to notable wrestlers such as Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hiromu Takahashi, and IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr.
Kross bringing his unique style and proven in-ring capabilities could attract new eyes and add depth to the NJPW roster. His potential move there represents an intriguing shift for both Kross and the promotion, signaling fresh opportunities in a changing wrestling landscape.
With uncertainty surrounding WWE’s future plans for him, Karrion Kross’s next destination remains a hot topic. Whether he returns to WWE or embraces a new chapter in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, fans and analysts alike are watching closely as his career continues to unfold.
