Scarlett Bordeaux Confirms Her Time With WWE Has Come To An End

Scarlett Bordeaux has now confirmed that her most recent tenure with WWE has come to an end.
The wrestling community has been waiting all weekend for something concrete on the futures of both Scarlett and her husband Karrion Kross, and they received it Sunday night in the form of a statement from The Smokeshow.
Unfortunately for the soldiers of the #WeWantKross movement, Scarlett did not deliver the news that many wanted to hear.
My time in WWE has been an incredible ride, and I can truly say it’s been the best locker room I’ve ever been part of. These people aren’t just coworkers, they’re family. I love you all, and I’ll deeply miss seeing you every week.
— Scarlett Bordeaux (@Lady_Scarlett13) August 11, 2025
To the fans, you’ve never just been a crowd.…
My time in WWE has been an incredible ride, and I can truly say it’s been the best locker room I’ve ever been part of. These people aren’t just coworkers, they’re family. I love you all, and I’ll deeply miss seeing you every week.Scarlett Bordeaux
To the fans, you’ve never just been a crowd. You’ve been our partners in every fight and the reason we give everything for this. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
The next chapter starts now and I’m ready to bring something unforgettable to any stage, anywhere in the world. If you want The Smokeshow on your show… let’s make it happen.
In an update from our original story, Karrion Kross has also now officially announced his own departure from WWE. His announcement came a couple hours after part 2 of his documentary 'The Killer' debuted on his YouTube channel.
The show chronicled the lead up to his match with Sami Zayn at SummerSlam, which included several stops along his book tour where die-hard fans expressed their desire to see more of him and Scarlett on WWE programming.
Kross addressed some of the rumors surrounding his WWE contract status and revealed that conversations with company reps about an extension, when they did happen, were both brief and disappointing.
The former NXT Champion made it very clear that he wants to stay in WWE and he said he approached the company back in January about negotiating a new deal.
What's next for Karrion Kross and Scarlett?

That's a tough question to answer. The more the hours tick by, the less and less this situation feels like the elaborate work that many had speculated it was going to turn out to be.
Scarlett Bordeaux closed out her statement by saying she was open to independent bookings and appearances. With their contracts having officially expired, both Kross and Scarlett are free to appear for any promotion they chose to do business with.
Will this ultimately be a shoot that turned into a work? That is a question that may be up to the fans to answer.
Hashtags are one thing, but live crowds are undeniable. If you want Karrion Kross and Scarlett back on WWE programming, the fine folks in Quebec City will have the first crack at making their voices heard Monday night on Raw. Be loud.
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Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com