Karrion Kross escalated his obsession with Sami Zayn through a violent confrontation backstage prior to Monday’s RAW in Cincinnati, Ohio. The veteran, now operating solo following WWE’s recent release of Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering, approached a staff member while searching for his current target.
Security footage captured Kross questioning the employee about the whereabouts of Zayn, Adam Pearce, and Triple H. When the staff member indicated they had no information regarding any of these individuals, Kross responded with immediate violence, striking the employee with a steel chair.
Following the attack, Kross shared the footage on social media with a dismissive caption about the incident.
I would have let it slide if he just told me where the coffee was
This backstage assault represents the latest development in Kross’s increasingly erratic behavior toward Zayn. Previously, Kross demonstrated his fixation by impersonating the former Intercontinental Champion, mimicking his appearance and mannerisms.
The situation surrounding Zayn has grown more complex in recent weeks. On the February 3 edition of RAW, Kevin Owens launched a brutal attack on Zayn following Owens’ loss to CM Punk in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match. This deterioration of their relationship has led to the scheduling of an Unsanctioned Match between the former friends at this Saturday’s Elimination Chamber 2025.
Kross’s insertion into this volatile situation adds another unpredictable element as WWE approaches the premium live event this weekend. His continued targeting of Zayn raises questions about potential interference in Saturday’s Unsanctioned Match.