Karrion Kross has officially signed a new dealbut its not with WWE.
With his WWE contract quietly winding down, the former NXT Champion took matters into his own hands and announced on June 6, 2025, that hes signed with Audible for a brand-new audiobook projecthis first venture outside wrestling during this uncertain chapter in his career.
Kross dropped the news directly on Twitter, confirming what fans have been speculating for weeks.
He attached a short video clip showing himself reading excerpts from the upcoming project, which appears to be a raw and personal dive into his life story.
This announcement comes while WWE continues to leave Kross in limbo. According to Fightful Select, hes in the final months of his WWE contract and has yet to receive any outreach or communication from the company about a renewal.
That silence is even more noticeable considering Kross recently spoke out about his frustrations with his contract situation being leaked. During an interview with Ariel Helwani, he expressed how much it rattled him.
Despite WWEs lack of urgency, Kross clearly isnt waiting around for permission to chase his next chapter. The Audible project puts him in full control of his narrativeliterallyand adds fuel to speculation that his future might lie outside of WWE entirely.
Is Karrion Kross already planning life after WWE, or is this just the beginning of a multi-layered career shift? Drop your thoughts below and let us know how you feel about Kross taking control of his story.
