Former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross, whose contract alongside Scarlett recently expired, joined Ariel Helwani for a revealing interview. In this Karrion Kross Ariel Helwani interview, he opened up about his WWE exit, his life as a free agent, and teased what’s next for his wrestling career. Below, we break down the key moments, top quotes, and a full recap so you don’t miss a thing.
Key Moments from the Karrion Kross Ariel Helwani Interview
- Karrion Kross said he wasn’t working everyone and isn’t currently signed with WWE.
- WWE offered Kross a new contract last week, but he was given a 24-hour deadline to accept or decline.
- Scarlett did not receive a contract offer.
- His contract negotiation didn’t go through Triple H, like it did previously.
- No one from WWE has reached out after he stated that he couldn’t accept their offer because he didn’t have enough information.
- Kross doesn’t have a 90-day non-compete clause; he is free to sign or appear with any promotion immediately.
- Kross had a feeling SummerSlam was his last match.
- He still holds onto hope that he can work things out with WWE.
- Big promotions have reached out since his WWE contract has expired.
- Triple H did not like Kross’ viral WrestleMania moment and he had to explain it to him.
- He didn’t confirm a return for “Killer Kross” but said it is very possible.
Full Recap of Karrion Kross’ Post-WWE Conversation
Paul Heyman had high praise for Kross on The Ariel Helwani Show last week, comparing his rise to popularity to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Kross stated that Heyman’s comment means a lot to him. “That will be one of those things I’ll never forget for the rest of my life”, Kross said.
Throughout this hour-plus interview with Kross, he detailed how his last WWE tenure ended and provided vital information that he never shared before. Unlike in the past, Kross does not have a 90-day non-compete clause. He is eligible to appear at any wrestling company, but is uncertain about what his next move will be.
Kross stated many times that he greatly appreciates all of the support from the fanbase over this time. “I’ve never felt this supported in my life from all directions”, Kross said. Multiple times throughout this interview with Ariel Helwani, Kross reiterated that, although he has received offers from various promotions, his wish is to return to WWE. “I’d prefer to go back home with my wife”, Kross said.
In 2022, Kross spoke directly to Paul “Triple H” Levesque about his WWE return. But over the past year, Kross has not had a direct line of communication with the WWE’s Chief Content Officer. There has been a middleman between Triple H and Kross to discuss his contract.
Final Thoughts
After seeing Kross on The Ariel Helwani Show, it is hard to believe that he is still signed with WWE and is fooling the audience. It appears that, as of now, Kross wants to maintain an open line of communication between himself and WWE.
In this new era, where the company has just released a documentary, WWE Unreal, would it be shocking if this is all part of the plan? No, it wouldn’t be, but it doesn’t make a lot of sense. In today’s interview, Kross spoke more openly about his relationship with the company than he ever has in the past.
If he doesn’t make a WWE return soon, it would be interesting to see where he appears. A possible path for Kross could be following Matt Cardona’s blueprint. After leaving WWE, Cardona has appeared for AEW, ROH, and TNA, but has never signed an exclusive long-term deal with any promotion. Instead, Cardona has reinvented himself as “The Indy God” and has become the biggest star in independent wrestling.
