Karrion Kross WWE exit rumors grow louder amid contract silence

WWE Superstar Karrion Kross could be on his way out of the company later this year, as reports suggest the Stamford-based promotion has yet to enter contract renewal discussions with the former NXT Champion. According to a recent report from Fightful Select, WWE has not approached Kross regarding an extension, despite his contract being set to expire in the coming months.This comes at a time when several veteran stars, including R-Truth and Carlito - have exited under the current Triple H-led regime after their deals were not renewed. With no talks in progress, speculation is mounting that Kross could be the next to follow.Kross, also known as “The Herald of Doomsday,” has seen a noticeable uptick in fan support recently, especially due to his backstage segments with top names such as AJ Styles and Sami Zayn. Yet, despite the buzz, he was snubbed for a spot in this year’s Money in the Bank qualifiers and hasn’t appeared in a televised match since before WrestleMania 41.He’s had a string of wins in non-televised matches and has maintained an active presence on social media, which many believe has boosted his popularity. Still, WWE’s creative direction hasn’t fully capitalised on his growing momentum.Veteran wrestling writer Vince Russo added to the drama this week by advising Kross to let his WWE contract expire. Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s BroDown, Russo said Kross could earn significantly more on the open market. “If I’m Kross, I’m letting the contract expire because this dude could make a fortune,” he said, hinting at Kross’s potential outside WWE.Kross, alongside his wife Scarlett, previously wrestled in promotions like Impact Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling before rejoining WWE in 2022.Adding to his frustrations, Karrion Kross recently opened up about being left off the WrestleMania 41 card - a sore point considering the event took place in his hometown of Las Vegas. In a candid post-show discussion, Kross said he was hurt by the decision, especially after generating genuine crowd reactions and building an organic feud with Randy Orton. “It’s all about viral moments now,” he lamented. “As soon as I become undeniable, they ignore it.”Fans, too, have echoed his disappointment. Social media has been buzzing with reactions, with many users calling WWE's creative choices "tone-deaf" and accusing the company of ignoring talent that fans genuinely want to see succeed. One fan even wrote, "If they don’t re-sign Kross, we riot," while others compared the handling of Kross’s contract to the recent releases of R-Truth, Dakota Kai, and Braun Strowman - painting a broader picture of frustration with the current regime.Support for Kross has grown steadily thanks to his dark, cinematic promos, unique in-ring presence, and his chemistry with Scarlett. Despite limited TV time, he remains a constant topic among wrestling forums and fan debates. His absence from key storylines hasn’t weakened his appeal - if anything, it has made fans rally behind him even harder.Now, with only a few months left on his contract, the spotlight is firmly on WWE and Triple H. Will the company respond to the growing support and finally give Kross the push many feel he deserves? Or will he become yet another missed opportunity in the post-Vince McMahon era?As of now, Karrion Kross’s future hangs in the balance - but his fanbase is louder than ever, and they’re not backing down.