Karrion Kross and Scarlett have been moved to the WWE Alumni section on the company’s official website, signaling that both are no longer under contract with WWE as of August 10, 2025, according to multiple credible reports. This transition traditionally indicates the end of a talent’s tenure with WWE, igniting speculation and concern among fans about the future of the popular duo[4][1].
Their contracts were due to expire this weekend, and sources from Fightful Select confirmed that neither Kross nor Scarlett had signed new WWE deals as of early August. Their sudden absence from WWE Raw programming and removal from the active roster sparked widespread rumors in the wrestling community[3][1]. Notably, original plans had them scheduled to appear on the August 5 Raw, but WWE scrapped those plans last minute[1].
The contract situation appears unusually abrupt because, as per insider information, WWE did not inform Kross and Scarlett in advance about letting their deals lapse without renewal efforts—something that is not common practice, especially under the current corporate management[1]. This has fueled both speculation and confusion.
WWE has reportedly extended new contract offers to Karrion Kross in the days leading up to the expiration date, although concrete updates on Scarlett’s contract discussions remain less clear. Sources close to Kross and key figures within WWE have gone quiet, often a sign that negotiations are happening behind closed doors[1][5]. Kross himself has addressed the situation publicly, expressing hope for a WWE return and refuting many inaccurate online rumors related to his status[1].
Some insiders and reports suggest that the move to the Alumni section and the contract drama could potentially be a storyline or “work,” as similar tactics have been used recently with other WWE stars to generate buzz[2][4]. Given WWE’s history of creatively blurring the lines between real contract situations and storylines—like the recent Seth Rollins knee injury angles—fans remain cautious but intrigued.
In 2022, Karrion Kross and Scarlett returned to WWE amidst the resurgence of NXT and the Triple H-led creative direction. Since then, they have been involved in memorable storylines, including their alliance with The Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering to form The Final Testament faction. Their charismatic presence and compelling character work elevated their status as top-tier WWE performers[2][4].
Paul Heyman, a notable WWE executive and on-air personality, publicly praised Kross recently, suggesting he has the potential to reach iconic status akin to Stone Cold Steve Austin. Heyman’s commentary lends weight to the belief that WWE values Kross as a future star, even amid the current uncertainty[4].
At present, no official WWE statement confirms the permanent release of Karrion Kross and Scarlett. However, their Alumni section listing, paired with multiple well-sourced reports, strongly implies they are no longer contracted to WWE[4][1].
For fans and industry watchers, this situation underscores the often unpredictable nature of wrestling contracts and storyline development in WWE. WWE’s next moves regarding Kross and Scarlett could shape major creative directions moving forward, whether their departure is genuine or part of a planned storyline.
Sources close to the wrestling world will be monitoring developments as Karrion Kross and Scarlett’s WWE status remains in flux, with updates expected in the coming days.
Reported by WWE News Insider, referencing PWInsider, Fightful Select, Wrestlezone, and Cultaholic.