WrestleMania, hailed as the grandest spectacle in professional wrestling, draws aspirations from numerous WWE Superstars eager to make their mark. Among them is SmackDown’s Karrion Kross, eyeing a potential showdown against Bobby Lashley at this year’s Show of Shows.
The 38-year-old Kross recently resurfaced on television alongside the Authors of Pain, igniting a heated rivalry with Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits. However, Lashley’s participation in the 2024 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match has momentarily paused their feud.
Yet, there’s a strong chance WWE could prolong this rivalry until WrestleMania, setting the stage for Karrion Kross’s singles debut against The All Mighty. While Lashley vies for the championship in the Elimination Chamber, he’s not the frontrunner, potentially freeing him for an alternate storyline.
Moreover, with Kross freshly repackaged, WWE likely harbors significant plans for him. The enigmatic Doom Walker might disrupt the Elimination Chamber Match, costing Lashley his shot and paving the way for their WrestleMania clash.
Bruh the KARRION KROSS EFFECT is real 🔥
Everyone who faced him has crumbled and joined the dark side.
This is some crazy storyline unfolding in front of us… pic.twitter.com/zXX2SqoASG
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) December 16, 2023
Hence, the prospect of Karrion Kross gracing WrestleMania against The All Mighty looms large, possibly culminating their SmackDown feud.
As for Kross’s future, it remains uncertain but laden with anticipation.
Meanwhile, speculation swirls regarding Bobby Lashley’s trajectory and a potential transformation in character, particularly concerning his alliance with the Street Profits. While currently operating as heels, the looming presence of Karrion Kross introduces an intriguing dynamic.
Kross’s past rivalries have notably induced shifts in his opponents’ personas, evidenced by Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles, and Shinsuke Nakamura. Hence, it’s speculated that Lashley might succumb to the “Kross effect,” prompting a change in demeanor.
However, an immediate shift seems unlikely, given Lashley’s recent formation of a faction with the Street Profits. Aligned with Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, Lashley is poised to sustain their unity and continue their feud with Kross and the Authors of Pain for the foreseeable future.
