Karrion Kross reacts to WWE seemingly stealing his gimmick

Former WWE Superstar Karrion Kross recently shared his thoughts on the company seemingly stealing his gimmick. The Herald of Doomsday's final match in the promotion was a loss to Sami Zayn at SummerSlam 2025.

Speaking on the Keepin' It 100 podcast, the veteran addressed WWE putting Aleister Black and Zelina Vega on screen together. Karrion Kross was accompanied by his wife, Scarlett Bordeaux, while in WWE, but the company elected not to renew their contracts earlier this year. Kross discussed the comparisons and stated that he didn't want to tell fans how to feel.

"I don’t want to be that guy to tell people how they should feel about what they’re watching. I’m sick of it. I stopped watching a lot of opinion shows because I have a brain and I can think and see. I don’t want to be told what to think and see. So, I won’t do that because I’d be a hypocrite," he said.

The former NXT Champion then noted that he and his wife were flattered by the comparisons after exiting the company.

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“This is what I will say: Scarlett and I are very flattered that we are still a subject of conversation online and among wrestling fans. We’re not in the biggest show on the planet. So, when this stuff comes up, we’re flattered. We’re flattered to still be in the conversations. You never really know if that’s the performers doing that or if that is something they are being asked to do. I can’t throw shade," he added. [H/T: Fightful]

Kross and Bordeaux have been active in the independent wrestling scene following their WWE exit.

Vince Russo comments on Karrion Kross' WWE departure

Wrestling legend Vince Russo recently suggested that Triple H was jealous of Karrion Kross.

Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling's Writing with Russo show, Russo claimed that The Game realized that Karrion Kross was better than he ever was, and that led to his exit from the company. He stated that both Kross and Bordeaux were money and that they were better off outside the company.

"I don't think there was any disconnect whatsoever. I think Triple H looked at this guy and knew he was better than he ever was. We can't have that. That's what I'm telling you, bro. There is no question in my mind. There's nobody who can look at this guy and his wife and not equate it to money, unless there's an ulterior motive. That's the only way. I'll be honest with you. I talked to Kross today, he's getting project offers - Hollywood, movies, television. He's reading for people, auditioning, and I knew this would happen. I've said a thousand times, he's too good for WWE," he said.

Only time will tell if Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux ever get the opportunity to return to the company in the future.

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Edited by Robert Lentini