Insight with Chris Van Vliet Killer Kross & Scarlett: WWE Exit, AEW, "We Want Kross" Chants, Pipebomb Promo
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Oct 7, 2025 
Killer Kross, a former WWE star and author, and Scarlett Bordeaux, a skilled wrestling manager, dive into their unexpected exit from WWE and the whirlwind of events that followed. They discuss the viral promo post-WrestleMania, contract negotiations, and their reaction to fans chanting their names at events. Kross reflects on his creative peak before the release, while both share insights on indie wrestling and future projects, including Kross' film endeavors and new matches for Scarlett. Their journey showcases resilience and the drive to create compelling moments in wrestling.
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Being Treated As Leverage
- Scarlett describes feeling sidelined in WWE negotiations and seeing herself treated as leverage against Killer Kross.
- She found the treatment misogynistic because she was originally hired before Kross and was told they'd "get to her" after him.
Merchandise And Book Sales Dismissed
- Kross recounts being told by talent relations that book sales and merchandise were "irrelevant" to his value in negotiations.
- He was baffled that the company said recent achievements didn't matter when determining his worth.
Viral Promo Born From Real Frustration
- Kross explains the WrestleMania Sam Roberts promo was improvised and based on real feelings to connect with fans.
- The promo went viral and even required him to clear confusion backstage with writers and Hunter due to mixed communication.
