Karrion Kross and Scarletts WWE exits have stirred up plenty of discussion, especially after Kross revealed he was offered a new deal just days before his contract expired on August 10 with only 24 hours to make a decision. Scarlett, according to Kross, wasnt offered anything at that stage because WWE wanted to lock him in first.
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer used the situation to explain WWEs broader approach to contract talks, saying the strategy is based heavily on how much the company values a talent. For wrestlers they see as replaceable or marginal, the process is deliberately left until the last moment.
Meltzer contrasted this with how WWE handles talent they consider to be top stars, saying those negotiations are proactive and happen months before a deal is set to expire.
When it came to Kross specifically, Meltzer expressed skepticism about the wisdom of publicly talking about the 24-hour offer while still claiming to be in active discussions with WWE.
At the end of the day, whether its a calculated power move or a sign of whos really valued in the locker room, WWEs contract game clearly isnt the same for everyone. For someone like Karrion Kross, the 24-hour offer could be viewed as either a final shot to keep him or a signal that hes not at the top of the priority list.
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