Report: Karrion Kross Positioned As Number Two Heel On WWE SmackDown

Karrion Kross is back in WWE and the two-time NXT Champion will be positioned as a top star in the company.

Mike Johnson of PWInsider has reported that Kross has been slotted in as the number two heel on Friday Night SmackDown, only behind Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Scarlett will also remain a key part of Kross' act moving forward and there are currently no plans for her to wrestle in WWE. That could change in the future, though.

What exactly WWE have planned for Kross has yet to be officially revealed but reports following The Herald of Doomsday's return noted a pitch could see Kross become involved in the Roman Reigns-Drew McIntyre programme and challenge for one of WWE's world titles as opposed to the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

Triple H has brought back multiple released talents since his promotion and Dakota Kai and Dexter Lumis have also been re-signed along with Kross and Scarlett. WWE reportedly maintained regular contact with Kross and PWInsider noted the change in power worked in the former NXT Champion's favour.