Killer Kross Exposes WWE For Calling His Book Sales And Merch “Irrelevant” While Confirming No Contact Since Exit

Killer Kross didn’t hold back when reflecting on his WWE exit—and the story he told on Chris Van Vliet’s podcast paints a pretty cold picture of how the company treated him during contract talks.

Alongside Scarlett, Kross revealed how WWE completely dismissed all his accomplishments—including strong merchandise numbers and even his published autobiography. Kross recalled how he brought up his book and merch sales during negotiations, only to be waved off.

“I wanted him to be able to explain to me whether, like for instance, the book sales—it’s like my life story is that, you know? Like, where is that on all of this? Forbes wrote an article. We were a top seller in the company for the merchandise. He didn’t want to look at any of that. Didn’t want to discuss any of that. He’s telling me that’s irrelevant to the conversation in determining my value. That’s crazy.”

Kross said this hit especially hard because the book was deeply personal—and WWE was profiting off of it.

“My life story is about a kid in the audience of their shows growing up, wanting to be a part of the show, getting into the show, and writing a book about how I was part of the show. And now he’s telling me that’s irrelevant, dude. So like what is the statement here? Nothing I’ve done over the last 3 years is relevant to the conversation? The book that they’re making money off of—my life story—is irrelevant to the conversation. Like, what are we talking about here?”

Kross said that was the moment it all clicked: WWE had already decided what he was worth—regardless of what he’d actually accomplished.

“It’s this feeling that no matter how much hard work you put in… whether or not your promos are good, whether or not your matches are good, whether or not you sell merchandise—it doesn’t matter. At the end of the day, you’re only this number they choose for you.”

When asked if WWE ever followed up after their exit on August 10, Kross was direct.

“No. Well, we talked to—I mean, she talks to the girls still. I talked to the guys in the locker room, but not the office. No.”

Scarlett added that WWE told her they were letting her contract expire with zero discussion beyond that.

“They said, ‘Well, we’re going to let your contract lapse.’ And I said, ‘That’s totally fine. I’m sure everything’s going to work out. We love working there. The line’s open if you guys ever want to call us.’”

Both Kross and Scarlett made it clear they still have friends in the locker room—but the connection with WWE’s front office is completely severed. Killer Kross’ experience offers a rare and raw glimpse into how talent can be dismissed behind the scenes, even when the numbers—and the fans—are in their corner.