Scarlett Bordeaux and Karrion Kross want wrestlers stressing over releases to take a deep breathbecause the indie scene might actually be the better payday.
The former WWE duo recently appeared on Behind The Turnbuckle Studios with Jonathan Coachman, where they opened up about life after WWE and the financial reality of working independently. According to Scarlett, theyre doing better now than when they were under contract with WWE. She admitted that might sound far-fetched, but the numbers speak for themselves.
She mentioned that it wasnt because WWE paid poorly, but because the indie grindwhen done rightcan pay off big.
Scarlett made it clear that social media has become one of the biggest income boosters, with platforms like Instagram and X/Twitter creating major money-making opportunities for wrestlers who know how to build a brand. Kross joined in to lay out a full breakdown of how theyre cashing in without the machine of WWE or AEW behind them.
He added that the secret isnt just the bookingsits treating wrestling like a full business outside the ring.
The couple also shared that theyve taken their hustle international, hitting multiple countries, building relationships, and expanding their reach far beyond what they had in WWE. For anyone worried about being released or left behind by major companies, Scarlett and Kross are proof that being unsigned doesnt mean being broke.
Scarlett Bordeaux and Karrion Kross are showing everyone that you dont need WWE to be financially secureyou just need to know how to hustle and build your brand like a business.
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