Is SmackDown star Karrion Kross on the verge of his contract expiration with WWE?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 2, 2025, 00:57 IST

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Karrion Kross's contract with WWE is approaching expiration this summer, with no official confirmation of an extension or release. His recent performances and social media traction have been well-received within WWE. Whether he remains with the company or not is yet to be seen.

Is SmackDown star Karrion Kross on the verge of his contract expiration with WWE?

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Karrion Kross is one of the top-tier talents of WWE, who has been reigning in the ring since 2020 after his appearance on WWE NXT. However, it has come to light that Kross's deal with WWE is nearing an end soon. Though, nothing has been confirmed so far, it is expected to expire soon, marking the end of his tenure with the company.
Over the years, Karrion Kross has deliberately maintained a strong presence on WWE, and those within the company have praised his capacity to get attention on social media and his many character-driven plotlines.
Kross debuted on WWE in the year 2020, alongside his wife Scarlett Bordeaux, and then went on to defeat Ciampa on NXT and Finn Balor. He also had a brief stint on WWE RAW, after which he was released by WWE in 2021. Later, in August 2022, he appeared on WWE SmackDown to attack Drew McIntyre.

Karrion Kross’s contract with WWE is expiring soon

Karrion Kross is reportedly in a contract year with WWE, and it is believed that his deal with the company will soon expire this year.
According to Fightful Select, Karrion Kross's current WWE contract is approaching expiration soon and is expected to expire sometime this summer. As per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, both parties have not started any negotiations regarding a new deal so far, but those within WWE have been "ecstatic" with Kross in recent months, due to his social media presence and the unique story angles that he has been involved in on television.

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Besides, they have also reported that while specific terms of his deal remain confidential, so far, there is no official word yet confirmed on his release.
The WWE star returned to the company in 2022 under Triple H’s creative leadership and became a part of the main roster. The champion’s win was not limited to NXT, Kross has also wrestled for Impact Wrestling, Lucha Underground, and other major promotions, building a reputation for his intense style and theatrical presentation.
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As WWE continues to reshape its roster and creative direction with a new approach now, it will be interesting to witness once the summer approaches if Kross’s contract status will expire or he is to stay associated with the company.

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