WWE Nears Contract Expiration for Karrion Kross Amid Uncertain Renewal Talks

Karrion Kross, a popular WWE performer, is currently in the final months of his contract, which is set to expire this summer, and WWE has not yet initiated renewal talks. Despite his popularity and presence on SmackDown, Kross has only wrestled twice on the main roster in 2025, and his in-ring performances have drawn mixed reviews, with some fans considering him underrated and others viewing him as overrated due to his limited match quality. WWE has recently shown a pattern of delaying contract renewal discussions until near the expiration date, and it remains unclear if the company intends to retain Kross. His contract uncertainty follows a broader WWE trend of cost-benefit analysis leading to contract non-renewals and releases, exemplified by recent departures such as R-Truth, Carlito, and Sarah Logan. Kross has expressed frustration about his contract status being leaked, while continuing to build his brand through social media engagement. Overall, WWE’s silence on contract renewal, combined with Kross’s uneven momentum, suggests his future with the company is uncertain.