‘We Want Kross’ Chants Hijack Show Amid Sami Zayn-Solo Sikoa Chaos News24 –
The latest episode of WWE SmackDown was meant to spotlight Sami Zayn’s big announcement – his official shift to the blue brand and his pursuit of the United States Championship. But as Zayn spoke, the spotlight was briefly stolen by the WWE Universe itself, as chants of “We Want Kross” thundered through the arena.
Interestingly, Karrion Kross himself acknowledged the noise online, fueling speculation about his future after his recent WWE release.
Zayn’s Big Moment Overshadowed
Zayn declared that he was now a permanent part of SmackDown and vowed to chase gold. But in typical Bloodline fashion, chaos soon erupted. Zayn was ambushed by Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga, before Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu arrived to even the odds. This led SmackDown GM Nick Aldis to sanction a six-man tag team match for later that night.
The main event, however, wasn’t without controversy. With the referee distracted by Tonga Loa, Zayn was left vulnerable outside the ring, where Sikoa and Tonga launched a brutal assault. As Talla Tonga celebrated, the commentators’ live feed suddenly cut – leaving fans questioning what WWE didn’t want them to see.
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Fan Chants Steal the Show
The interruption wasn’t the only notable moment of the night. For the second time in the evening, “We Want Kross” chants rang out – earlier during the tag team clash between The Street Profits and DIY. The persistence of the WWE Universe underscored the void left by Kross’ sudden absence.
This isn’t new territory for WWE. Similar fan takeovers happened months ago with R-Truth, whose release sparked a wave of support both live and online.
Signs Confiscated on RAW
The chants followed a week where fans noticed another development: on WWE RAW, arena security reportedly confiscated “We Want Kross” signs before fans could bring them inside. That silence during RAW only made the SmackDown chants feel louder.
The controversy stems from WWE’s alleged decision to offer a contract only to Kross, but not to his wife and on-screen partner Scarlett Bordeaux. With the duo having invested in their presentation as a package act, Kross reportedly turned down the offer.
The Zayn–Kross Connection
Kross’ last WWE appearance came at SummerSlam, where he was defeated by none other than Sami Zayn. The irony wasn’t lost on fans, who found it fitting that Zayn’s segments were where “We Want Kross” chants grew the loudest.
What’s Next?
While WWE remains silent on Kross’ future, one thing is clear: the fans haven’t forgotten him. The chants, the confiscated signs, and the timing of these interruptions have only fueled speculation about whether WWE will eventually have to address the demand.
For now, Zayn continues his SmackDown journey with the Bloodline firmly in his way. But hovering over the chaos is the ghost of Karrion Kross – a reminder that sometimes, the WWE Universe decides the real storyline.