Karrion Kross openly criticized WWE’s creative process, expressing frustration with how executives manage talent input and screen opportunities. Kross and his wife Scarlett parted ways with WWE on August 10, 2025, and they have yet to agree on new contract terms with the company.
Kross explained that being a "good soldier" in WWE—following directions without objection—often backfires. Instead of being rewarded for loyalty, talents like Kross find their TV time reduced or their ideas dismissed.
His comments shed light on widespread dissatisfaction among WWE performers, who find it challenging to have their creative ideas valued within WWE’s tightly controlled environment. Although WWE has increased creative freedom since Vince McMahon’s departure, many wrestlers still struggle to secure meaningful roles on programming.
Kross gained fan recognition by adding his own creative touch and developing his character online. However, despite his creativity and fan support, this did not translate into significant wins or championship titles on WWE’s main roster.
Now that Kross and Scarlett have left WWE, they have the chance to pursue more creative freedom than ever before.
Fan Take: This news highlights a critical issue in WWE’s creative system that affects not just Kross but many talents, signaling a need for deeper change in how performers are valued. For fans, it raises hope that stars like Kross, free from WWE’s constraints, might thrive and bring fresh energy to the wrestling world.
