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Killer Kross shares thoughts on WrestleMania 42's advertising and pacing

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Killer Kross shares thoughts on WrestleMania 42's advertising and pacing

Summary

Killer Kross, a former WWE star, expressed mixed feelings about WrestleMania 42 during an interview on 'The Ariel Helwani Show.' While he appreciated some aspects, he criticized the show's pacing, the heavy use of celebrity appearances, and the reliance on advertising. Kross suggested alternative booking ideas for the Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton matchup and noted that the matches felt brief. He emphasized concern over how ad revenue can overshadow wrestling content. Kross's commentary reflects broader tensions in the wrestling industry regarding the balance between entertainment and commercial interests.

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Key Details

•Killer Kross criticized WrestleMania 42 for its pacing and celebrity overuse.
•He suggested alternative booking ideas involving Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
•Kross noted that matches felt short and were affected by ads.
•Kross expressed concern over wrestling content being overshadowed by commercial interests.
•His comments reflect ongoing tensions in the wrestling industry.

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9:00 PMWrestling Inc — Former WWE Star Killer Kross (Fka Karrion Kross) Comments On 'Odd' WrestleMania 42

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Though he still enjoyed elements of the show, Killer Kross didn't enjoy the amount of advertising presented during WWE WrestleMania 42.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Faden Cloete)

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