Scarlett Bordeaux and Karrion Kross, former WWE stars, have opened up about their post-WWE careers revealing that they are now making more money on the independent wrestling scene than during their time under WWE contracts. Their candid comments aim to reassure current WWE talent who may be worried about possible releases or financial struggles within the company.
Life After WWE: More Money, More Freedom
Following the expiration of their WWE contracts in August 2025, Scarlett Bordeaux and Karrion Kross (previously known as Killer Kross on the indies) returned to the independent circuit, performing for promotions like Game Changer Wrestling (GCW), DEFY Wrestling, and others. On Behind The Turnbuckle Studios with Jonathan Coachman, Scarlett shockingly disclosed that despite WWE’s reputation for paying well, their weekly income now surpasses what they earned during their WWE tenure.
“This sounds crazy and probably not very believable, but… we are making more than we were making there,” Scarlett said. “