A new report has addressed rumors about Killer Kross’ WWE NXT return after he lost the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE released Killer Kross, who wrestled under the name Karrion Kross, and his wife, Scarlett, after SummerSlam 2025. Commenting on his departure, he said the promotion gave him only 24 hours to sign a new contract and didn’t offer his wife a deal. He returned to the independent circuit the following month and started competing for several promotions, including MLW, House of Glory, GCW, and WSW.

Killer Kross held the MLW World Heavyweight Championship for 282 days after winning it in a 40-man Battle Riot in January 2026. He dropped the title to Josh Bishop in a last-man-standing match at the promotion’s Saturday Night SuperFight event on November 7.

After the loss, rumors started floating about Kross’ potential MLW exit and return to WWE NXT. Mike Johnson of PWInsider provided an update, confirming the two sides did not have a formal discussion about a return.

The report also noted that Killer Kross is not finished with MLW. He remains a free agent and will work for whatever promotion he and his wife, Scarlett, want.

At the end of their most recent WSW tour, Kross and Scarlett announced they will produce another documentary about their recent travels. It’s expected to be released in the coming months.