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Former WWE wrestler Karrion Kross – now going as Killer Kross on the independent circuit again – infamously parted ways with the promotion two months ago, and initially many fans saw his departure as a work. Kross has since sat down on “Insight with Chris Van Vliet,” where he and Scarlett Bordeaux spoke on the realities about their releases from WWE, specifically why Kross turned down the deal that they offered him.

“My life story is about a kid in the audience of their shows, growing up wanting to be a part of the show, getting into the show, and writing a book about how he’s in the show and now he’s telling me that’s irrelevant?” Kross recalled while talking about his personal discussions with Triple H. “With a statement like that attached to it, anybody with any sort of like dignity or self-respect is not going to say ‘You know what? That sounds like a really good deal to me!” When asked if he or Scarlett are still in contact with WWE, the couple laughed and added that they only speak to some of their former locker mates.

Scarlett then claimed that she spoke to WWE the day after they were both released.Â

“They were like ‘Oh, I’m sure you know what’s going on with Kevin?’ And I’m like ‘Oh you know, you’re talking about what happened with him, sure, but what’s going on with my contract? You’re only talking about him.’ And they said ‘Uh, well, uh we’re going to let your contract lapse,'” she said, claiming she took it in stride and both her and WWE were open to talking again.

Karrion Kross claims nothing he said to Triple H changed the veteran’s mind on his worth to WWE

The couple also added that WWE officials told them to reach out to Triple H and Nick Khan, and according to Karrion Kross, they were very confused as they were originally told that these decisions came from Triple H.Â

“At one point, man, I was like… You know, I wanted him to be able to explain to me, whether like for instance, it’s the book sales – it’s my life story – is that, you know, like, where’s that on all of that?” he said, claiming that both the book and their merch sales didn’t interest Triple H. “I asked him, like, are our bosses aware of what you’re saying? He’s like ‘Oh yeah, yeah, they’re aware of it!'” he added.Â

Kross placed doubt on whether he was ever close to Triple H, considering the veteran seemed so disinterest in everything he did to build himself up. Scarlett then added that she felt that no matter how much hard work they put into WWE, it doesn’t matter because you’re only a number.Â

“It doesn’t matter how it’s determined, but there’s nothing you can do to improve your situation,” she said. “It’s like getting hired at an office building company where, you know, you’re hoping one day that you’re going to get that raise and, you know, be in a better position but they say ‘No, this is what it’s going to be forever. It doesn’t matter how hard you work.'”

If you use any quotes from this article, please credit “Insight with Chris Van Vliet” and provide a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.

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Leading by seven points entering Sunday singles, Europe needs just two-and-a-half more points to retain the Ryder Cup.

And by the start of the first singles match at 12:02 p.m. ET, the visitors might only require two.

That’s because Viktor Hovland, who was a late scratch from Saturday afternoon fourballs because of a neck injury, might not play. European captain Luke Donald confirmed Saturday night that Hovland was on his way to get an MRI.

“We’ll see in the morning what he’s like,†Donald said. “It’s definitely stiffened up a little bit. He would love to play, and he’ll do everything he can to play.â€

If Hovland can’t go, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley will be forced to open his envelope.

The Envelope Rule, created in 1979, requires each captain, prior to singles, to put one of his players’ names in an envelope, only to be unsealed if a player on the opposing team withdraws because of injury or illness. The player revealed in the envelope would then sit out the final session along with the injured player on the other team, and both sides would receive a half-point, so long as the withdrawal happened up to 30 minutes before the start of the first singles match.

Hovland is set to play in the anchor match on Sunday, meaning that if he doesn’t play, whomever is chosen by Bradley to sit would be removed from the tee sheet and every American underneath that player would slide up a match.

In the past, only two envelopes have been opened. In 1991, Europe’s David Gilford sat out after American Steve Pate withdrew following a car accident earlier in the week. And then two years later, American Lanny Wadkins volunteered to not play following the withdrawal of Sam Torrance because of a foot injury.

Bradley said Saturday night that he hadn’t made his decision yet as to whom he was selecting.

‘We need to go out there and play this tournament the way it was supposed to be played,†Bradley said. “I have to go figure this out now. I’m still learning what’s going on. I don’t know how that’s going to end up.â€

Sep 25, 2025, 02:04 PM ET

Matt Fitzpatrick confirmed his parents have not traveled to watch him at the Ryder Cup in New York partly because of crowd abuse.

Fitzpatrick and the European team are expected to receive a hostile reception from a boisterous home crowd when the contest against the United States at Bethpage Black begins Friday.

The Yorkshireman, who is playing in his fourth Ryder Cup, was previously targeted at the 2021 event at Whistling Straits.

As a result, his mother and father have decided against attending this time, although their participation in the upcoming Alfred Dunhill Links Championship — in which their other son Alex is also involved — also influenced their decision.

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“They didn’t have a great experience in Whistling Straits,” Fitzpatrick said. “That’s not a lie or anything or making anything up.

“But the other thing is, both my parents are playing next week in the Dunhill. They didn’t really want to ruin that experience as well, because that’s obviously special to have that.

“So it’s a combination. It’s a lot of travel, it’s obviously a busy week. It’s a tiring week. And then they obviously want to have a nice week as well.

“No denying that they had a bad experience in the past, but there’s no reason why it has to be like that this time. … Obviously I’ll miss them this week for sure, but they are doing what’s best for them, and that’s what’s important.”

Matt Fitzpatrick’s parents will not attend the 2025 Ryder Cup. Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images

Fitzpatrick himself, having already been booed during practice, is determined not to let any abuse bother him. “I’m from Sheffield, so that’s probably a good start,” he said.

“Like I keep saying, the fans are what make this event,” Fitzpatrick said. “They’re what make this event so fun, so special, and it’s obviously a great opportunity for us to come and try and play our best golf in front of them.”

Fitzpatrick, 31, announced himself on the highest stage when he won the 2022 U.S. Open, but his Ryder Cup record remains poor, having collected just one point in eight attempts.

He said: “It’s obviously frustrating, but all I can do is keep qualifying for the teams and keep giving myself the opportunity to improve on the record.”

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