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Karrion Kross

Karrion Kross is the ring name of American professional wrestler Kevin Kesar.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Karrion Kross is the ring name of American professional wrestler Kevin Kesar. He is best known for his work in WWE, where he became a two-time NXT Champion, and for wrestling on the independent circuit and in promotions including Impact Wrestling, AAA, MLW, and Lucha Underground. He signed with WWE in February 2020 and became a two-time NXT Champion.

Professional wrestling career

Kesar built his career on the independent circuit before appearing in promotions including Impact Wrestling, AAA, MLW, and Lucha Underground. He signed with WWE in 2020 and became one of NXT's top performers, winning the NXT Championship twice.

Ring names and personas

He has performed under several names, including Kevin Kross, Killer Kross, Karrion Kross, and The White Rabbit. These names have been used across different promotions and character presentations.

WWE run

In WWE, Kross first rose to prominence in NXT, where he won the NXT Championship and later regained it in 2021. WWE's profile describes him as a large, methodical wrestler known for the Kross Jacket and Doomsday Saito.

Later career

After leaving WWE, Kross continued wrestling under the Killer Kross name and made appearances in independent and international promotions. Sources from 2025 and 2026 indicate that he returned to MLW and won the MLW World Heavyweight Championship in January 2026.

Key facts

  • Karrion Kross is a two-time NXT Champion.
  • He signed with WWE in February 2020.
  • He has also wrestled as Killer Kross and The White Rabbit.
  • His wife and on-screen manager is Scarlett Bordeaux.
  • He has worked for Impact Wrestling, AAA, MLW, and Lucha Underground.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Karrion Kross?
Karrion Kross is the ring name of Kevin Kesar, an American professional wrestler best known for his WWE work.
What is Karrion Kross known for?
He is known for being a two-time NXT Champion and for his intense in-ring persona, often accompanied by Scarlett Bordeaux.
What other names has he used?
He has also wrestled as Killer Kross, Kevin Kross, and The White Rabbit.
When did he sign with WWE?
He signed with WWE in February 2020.
What are his signature moves?
WWE lists his signature moves as the Kross Jacket and the Doomsday Saito.
Has he wrestled outside WWE?
Yes. He has worked in promotions such as Impact Wrestling, AAA, MLW, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Lucha Underground.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karrion_Kross
    Supports: Ring names, WWE signing, NXT Championship wins, and later appearances outside WWE.
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/karrion-kross
    Supports: Billed height and weight, hometown, signature moves, and official WWE biography.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/34830187/wwe-superstar-profile-karrion-kross
    Supports: Date of birth, billed height and weight, billed hometown, WWE accolades, and spouse/manager Scarlett Bordeaux.
  4. The SmackDown Hotel — https://www.thesmackdownhotel.com/wrestlers/killer-kross-karrion-kross
    Supports: Real name, birth date, and later MLW championship status.
  5. Pro Wrestling Fandom — https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Karrion_Kross
    Supports: Alternative ring names and prior promotions such as Impact Wrestling, AAA, MLW, and Lucha Underground.