During the latest WWE SmackDown episode, Karrion Kross faced a disqualification loss against Bobby Lashley due to interference from the Authors of Pain. In a post-SmackDown promo, Kross made it clear that his issues with Lashley were far from resolved.
Reflecting on the match outcome, Kross shared,
“This was the desired outcome. Everybody’s so wound up around here. ‘Why, you have to win. I have to win the match, or the fans gonna cheer for me.’ Bobby’s obsessed with winning. Always has been. But lately, now he’s starting to make mistakes, and can you really afford to be making mistakes, Bobby, when you’re the leader of The Pride? You’re responsible for their careers.”
While acknowledging Lashley’s victory, Kross raised questions about the cost of winning, emphasizing how it feels to emerge victorious while unconscious. Addressing Lashley directly, Kross challenged him to reflect on the consequences of the match.
“I’ve got this man’s blood on my hands. I’m not the one who looks like a loser. Check out the ring. Check out the EMTs, medical. He’s the loser,”
asserted Kross, underscoring the physical toll of the encounter. Injecting a thought-provoking perspective, he suggested that perhaps The Pride needs a new leader, and if not him, then Montez Ford could be a suitable choice.
According to Kross, Ford is a breakout star, hindered only by the limitations imposed by dragging Dawkins and Lashley not allowing him to be his best self. Kross concluded by stating,
“I’m just saying what everybody’s thinking. Tick tock,”
hinting at a countdown to potential changes within The Pride and the evolving dynamics in the aftermath of the intense match on SmackDown.
The post-match sentiments from Karrion Kross add layers to the ongoing storyline, leaving fans intrigued about the future developments and potential shifts within The Pride.
