Why Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux Walked Away From WWE

WWE has quietly updated its website, moving Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux to the Alumni section. This change confirms their contracts officially expired on August 10, 2025, and were not renewed. Scarlett took to social media to express heartfelt thanks: “My time in WWE has been an incredible ride…the best locker room I have ever been part of…From the bottom of my heart thank you. The next chapter starts now…”

Kross meanwhile produced a one hour plus YouTube documentary titled “My WWE Contract Ends Today”, in which he candidly discussed his disappointment not over losing matches but over being undercommunicated with regarding contract talks and being asked to downplay genuine crowd reactions.

Behind the Lens: Frustration and Raw Emotion

In that documentary, Kross recalls a poignant moment after a Raw taping when a little girl persistently tried to get his attention. He describes in his typical vivid style how his wife’s pinch snapped him out of tunnel vision, only for WWE officials to later criticize him for “egging” the crowd, even though he says he was simply responding to a fan in a genuinely human moment.

He vents that the lack of open dialogue and being told he should not have engaged the audience left him deeply unsettled and “pissed off.” He emphasized that in wrestling’s rich history, both heels and babyfaces have long engaged fans in heartfelt ways on screen and off.

The Contract Saga: Communication Breakdown

According to Kross’s YouTube film, and echoed in reports, he had attempted to start contract renewal discussions as early as January 2025, but meaningful negotiation did not materialize until far too late. The result was a short, hollow conversation that left him “profoundly disappointed.”

Wrestling outlets have pointed out the possibility that the exit could be a storyline, similar to R Truth. Still insiders and observers including posts on r/Wrasslin largely believe this departure is real especially given WWE’s handling of their profiles and surge of fan response.

Fan Power and Foes: We Want Kross Movement

Across the wrestling world Kross’s exit has not quieted the fans. If anything the opposite has happened. At SummerSlam 2025 chants of “We want Kross” reverberated throughout the arena. Triple H tried to deflect by saying “You want Brock You have got him” referencing Brock Lesnar’s return but the crowd’s message was crystal clear.

Fans took to social media echoing Kross’s own sentiment: “They write the scripts… but the fans write the truth. Thank you,” he wrote. Many commentators noted that Kross used every platform from social media to promos to his own video to stay relevant and build momentum even with limited TV time.

What Lies Ahead: Next Chapter or Master Plan

Now that their WWE tenures have ended, what is next? Kross appears to be actively courting opportunities with his YouTube premiere, including a message: “Now accepting bookings… See you all again soon.” Scarlett’s message also hinted at an open invitation: “If you want The Smokeshow on your show… let us make it happen.”

Interestingly, in the documentary, Kross revealed a desire to explore a backstage role. He expressed interest in becoming a producer, noting that many wrestlers have sought his creative input over the years, which validates his value in a role beyond the ring.

Final Thoughts

After their second WWE run from August 2022 to August 2025 Karrion Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux have exited under circumstances that appear legitimate, not storyline. Their departure follows months of growing fan support particularly for Kross who overcame creative inertia with tenacity self made content and unapologetic engagement with his audience.

He has proven that perseverance and a direct line to the crowd can outlast broken pipelines of communication. If this truly is the end of their WWE chapter the next one promises to be even more compelling. Perhaps it begins on another promotion’s stage or maybe behind the scenes shaping narratives now that the spotlight has shifted.