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Ex-WWE Stars Kross and Bordeaux Detail Frustrations

Published 12 November 2025

Former WWE wrestlers Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux shared insights into their frustrations during their time with the company and their experiences since departing in August, during a recent appearance on the Coach and Bro podcast.

The couple, who performed as Karrion Kross and Scarlett in WWE, left after their contracts expired without a new agreement. Fans had expressed disappointment over Kross's lack of a significant push on the main roster, despite his popularity in NXT and connections with audiences. Kross and Bordeaux emphasized that their challenges stemmed from broader corporate issues rather than any single individual, including WWE's head of creative, Triple H.

They described a confusing chain of command within the organization, particularly after the merger forming TKO Group Holdings in 2023. "There's a lot of mass confusion as to how that whole structure works," Kross said, noting difficulties in identifying decision-makers and the lack of consultation with talent. Bordeaux added that shifts became noticeable during the corporate restructure, suggesting influences from higher-level executives affected creative decisions.

Kross recounted a particularly disturbing...

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