Karrion Kross will finally step into the spotlight at a premium live event this weekend, as WWE has officially added him to the Night of Champions 2025 card.
Despite recent concerns surrounding tensions between the USA and Iran, WWE is moving forward with plans to hold Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. On WWE RAW, it was confirmed that the Intercontinental Championship match between Dominik Mysterio and AJ Styles is cancelled due to Mysterio suffering a rib injury.
However, while that match was pulled, WWE added a new bout: Karrion Kross vs. Sami Zayn. Kross has been playing mind games with Zayn for months, making him his main target after Zayn’s elimination from the King of the Ring tournament on SmackDown.
On WWE RAW, Karrion Kross confronted Sami Zayn during a backstage interview. The fans gave Kross a huge reaction, echoing the support he’s been receiving at WWE Main Event. Kross mocked and told Zayn he would never become a WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Sami Zayn didn’t back down. He hit Kross with a right hand, declared their match official after speaking with Adam Pearce, and told him, “Tick Tock,” before walking off. Scarlett and Kross laughed it off, with Kross turning to her and confidently saying, “Got him”.
Karrion Kross, who has gained momentum thanks to his recent performances, got emotional after learning WWE booked him for the show.
Karrion Kross credits fans for his WWE Night of Champions match
After Sami Zayn punched Karrion Kross and told him he would speak to Adam Pearce about making their match official. WWE confirmed on RAW that the two will compete in a singles match at Night of Champions.
Following the announcement, Karrion Kross took to X, formerly Twitter, to thank the fans for the support. He wrote, “All of you online & especially live at the shows made this happen. Stay loud for what you like and what you want to see. Keep it •positive• and they will always listen. In closing: I told you, I’m very big on loyalty. When you show up for me, I’ll show out for you.”
Check out what else happened on WWE RAW here.
