Karrion Kross's Jesse Ventura Impression, Return To WWE, Bray Wyatt, Triple H, Scarlett Bordeaux

Karrion Kross (@realKILLERkross) is a professional wrestler signed to WWE and also known for his time in IMPACT Wrestling, MLW and Lucha Underground. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Hollywood, CA to talk about returning to WWE, his relationship with Triple H, his hilarious Jesse Ventura impression, how the Governor himself tweeted that he liked Karrion's impression over Will Sasso's, his wife Scarlett Bordeaux, the book he wrote about his life and when it might be published, his love of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and much more!
00:00 Intro
00:26 His thoughts on the passing of Bray Wyatt
05:00 Adding to his collection of tattoos
07:52 People loving his impersonation of Jesse Ventura
12:00 Growing his hair out longer
14:34 Having his wife Scarlett in the public eye
18:52 Living in Toronto working as a bouncer
2016: What was it like to returning to WWE
21:47 Working with his wife and being on the road
23:16 The origins of his WWE entrance
25:26 What are his thoughts on John Cena
27:15 His WWE rivalry with AJ Styles
29:47 Why did he call out Batista?
32:39 His knowledge of jiu jitsu
37:27 Did he get lost in the shuffle in WWE
39:28 Would he go back to NXT?
41:47 His upcoming book about his life
47:30 How much has cinema influenced his character
53:48 He and Scarlett’s exploration of the paranormal
59:36 People not knowing that he’s Puerto Rican
1:01:51 3 Things Karrion Kross is grateful for
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[@FritaLay]

Either Kross gets his own faction or he becomes a babyface. Overall, I just want him to succeed cause he’s a beast. 2 months later, I was right! 🤣

[@glorbog]

I always thought he would have been the perfect new "legend killer". They were fucking booking him like he was going to go that route... But they NEVER LET HIM WIN! Shit if they had made it so he would be a new "legend killer", Randy Orton could come out and say "lol nope!"

[@philo2189]

He needs to cut his hair again. He looks so much less menacing with his hair like this. I have no clue why he grew it out.

[@ryanpatrick3284]

Yup! Same…

[@glorbog]

@@philo2189 I think you're just jealous because you don't have luscious locks like karrion kross

[@philo2189]

@@glorbog no idc about that I care about his presentation on tv and he looked way more menacing as a bald killer

[@Betoni]

Bald Kross decimating everyone in NXT was by far my favorite stuff during the no crowd era. Everything was just perfectly executed, even down to tiny facial expressions in promos and backstage interviews/skits. The little details made it just that much better.

[@theharv1490]

He was intimidating until Adam Cole exposed him

[@Betoni]

@@theharv1490 Exposed him how? Only thing i remember from heir promos from that night is Kross calling Cole a "gastation weasel" and laughing my ass off.

[@tater82]

Yes the hair definitely makes him seem less intimidating. Love him no matter though.

[@tylerhill6706]

@@theharv1490on the mic that’s it lol. Little tiny cole can’t even go so many months without getting injured

[@bobbydubose828]

I agree they should bring,that character back,on smackdown

[@iholm5108]

He looks so intimidating in person, but Kross is such a personable, pleasant and intelligent person. I feel like he's the template of the warrior poet

[@TheMikey2207]

I can’t wait to finally see Kross get the push he deserves! As a diehard Kross fan it has been hard seeing him not being used properly. He is such a humble and chill guy, I hope people finally give him a chance to get over.

[@davexxx316]

💯 agree... Although, it has been as expected I'm afraid @TheMikey2207

[@unstablebrother]

I'm with you on that! It's said he's in line for a push and with Triple H as full creative, Kross will get the deserved push

[@danlc95]

Man, in 2014 I predicted Roman would be champ. Last January I was saying LA Knight would make it to the main event and possible be the new face of the company. Today I'm saying that Kross will be joining LA Knight in carrying the company. Bron maybe one day, but he doesn't have that "star" feel or charisma like Kross and Knight. Let's see if I'm 3 for 3.

[@Varone26]

I truly hope they give this man the right push one day. He’s got it.

[@demarcoadams8975]

He’s getting it soon . Endeavor had given HHH full control over creative. He’s about to become menacing!

[@danlc95]

I could have seen either him or LA Knight in the spot Knight is currently in. If LA Knight is the second coming of the Attitude Era, I might say Kross is the "next Undertaker". I want to see a WWE where Karrion Kross and LA Knight are carrying the whole thing.

[@danlc95]

​@@demarcoadams8975That would be sweet!

[@charliecurston9706]

Kross is so underrated

[@robertblackmore4919]

overated***

[@charliecurston9706]

@@robertblackmore4919 no

[@glorbog]

​@@robertblackmore4919explain please.

[@dandylion2279]

how is he overrated? he's not on TV lately and always gets hate on social media@@robertblackmore4919

[@josephvazquezdiaz]

Kross’s laugh is so contagious 🤣 Such a genuine guy. Hope he gets a big push and meaningful championship run. He can do some great storytelling 🚀

[@Surv1vor1993]

Honestly after hearing that story about the talk Kross had with Bray those years ago, and now hearing that him and Bray were going to have something at Mania 39, it’s absolutely heartbreaking that we didn’t get that match because from a character work perspective, that would’ve been an awesome match

[@AJMashUps2863]

We can still get Kross vs Uncle Howdy, so Bo-Liv 🙏🙏❤

[@DarylMCDeath]

vs? Naaah..I dont think so...Uncle Howdy and Uncle Cross with Aunt Scarlett Dude...@@AJMashUps2863

[@danlc95]

I had no idea that was a possibility. All I knew was that I wanted to see them do something together. SO compatible.

[@landodoesreviews3300]

Kross vs Bray would have been an amazing storyline to lead into for WrestleMania this year. Great interview as always chris

[@danlc95]

That would have been nuts!

[@todorivanov8252]

I haven't watched a lot of his stuff outside of WWE, but the guy seems like a national treasure. He has the looks, and he can talk, I just hope that Creative can find the right formula for him. He'll make one hell of a heel champion.

[@victorkempe5661]

Highly recommend looking up his career before wwe he was a pure beast

[@todorivanov8252]

@@victorkempe5661, thanks, I would definitely check it out. Any recommendations on where to start?

[@smoothrealism8259]

His KZbin channel has the best stuff. Miles ahead of anything WWE "creative" can come up with.

[@mccannmotorsports3858]

I'm just waiting for Kross to have a break out moment like LA Knight did to give him the push he deserves, he deserves to be in the spotlight and I'm excited for it

[@SirCutEmUp]

Facts

[@SirCutEmUp]

Maybe they’ll get to work together and it’s a big program

[@danlc95]

I just mentioned elsewhere. 2014 I predicted Roman Jan 2023 I predicted Knight Today I predict Kross will be joining Knight in carrying the company. He's the Undertaker/Bray to Knight's Rock/Stone Cold. It's gonna be incredible!

[@mprp2348]

Killer Kross asking his mother if he can get a tattoo is my favorite thing in the whole internet

[@jimritter5146]

How can you not like Karrion Kross? This dude needs a legit push.

[@skymcgrew9857]

I Love when Chris gets someone who can really talk with him . This is incredible! I know our boy CVV can’t agree with this but when interviewing someone , having someone like Cross makes it so fun and easy

[@HARAMBEAKAGEORGEFLOYD]

How tf you don't know how to spell Kross?

[@tusslemania]

I got so jazzed up when you brought up the cigar promo, that was the very first piece I filmed with Kevin. eternally grateful to be able to call this dude a friend of mine. one of the best humans I know. stellar interview CVV, hope to see you again soon, been too long my friend

[@chrissizemore8705]

From the moment I saw Kross for the first time on Lucha Underground, I screamed to anyone who would listen that the guy was a license to print money. I'm dying to see him get a main event run. I know he could pull it off and that character/entrance was made for the Wrestlemania stage.

[@ItsCozzy2k8]

Man Kross & Bray would have been a great program

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

I wish this man all the success.

[@domenicsinni6820]

I truly believe Kross is the most underutilized talent in the WWE today. He can be doing so much, such great work, he's so talented and smart and I believe he can be a main event level player for the company. There are many of us rooting for you Karrion, hope they realise soon and give you the opportunity to put on some great television.

[@Ch3tSt3adman]

You'd think I'd be used to it by now, but every interview with Kross, you see how unbelievably grounded the dude is. Both he and Scarlett always seem like such genuine, humble people who really just love what they do. He's always such a great interview

[@Dovah21]

There's a rumor going around that Kross is about to get another big push soon. Hope it's true and can't wait to see it!

[@Kaiibe619]

No there’s not

[@ZaryasBestFriend]

Rumor? What, are you the dirt sheets?

[@Dovah21]

@@Kaiibe619 Well hey man, that's just what I heard.

[@Dovah21]

@@ZaryasBestFriend Nah, heard it from a podcaster I follow. It kind of went along with the word on the street that Endeavor was moving majority control of creative over to Triple H. Kross is a Triple H guy, so it stands to reason that if Hunter has the pen, Kross will get some better booking coming his way.

[@Spiky-gs3eg]

Well maybe he'll be in the wyatt6 with bo

[@garrypeak4277]

Kevin in real life, is such a friendly, personable dude. I wish they’d let that side be on camera. I think if they let him, he could be a massive bad ass babyface with Scarlett on Tv. I know he’s spent his career as a rule breaker, but people would get behind them I think. He’s got all the tools.

[@uzi978]

I totally agree, I would love to see him in a different light on TV. Scarlet and him could play off each other in a very funny way if they let them. He's immensely talented but honestly his 'dark' character has not connected with the audience on the main roster. I think it's a good sign he didn't get released in the last round of cuts, they should try and do something with him.

[@garrypeak4277]

@@uzi978 Absolutely. You could still keep him edgy as a good guy. Even if you went the route of something as obvious as Scarlett being attacked. Think the Savage/Jake feud. Remember Randy’s promo…can’t remember the exact lines, but it was along the lines of “look into my eyes Jake, maybe I am insane…..”. Kevin could do a hell of a job with that. I think people would really get behind him.

[@kevinmeeks5169]

Him and Scarlett both seem like such pleasant ppl outta character lol

[@slayerBO2EPC]

Kross is a very unique wrestler, I'm a big fan and I would love to see him succeed. It's a shame we will never get a crossover between him and Bray, both are uniquely creative people

[@MR-RED428]

Chris you are on a Roll with these wwe interviews X-Pac,Maven,RVD,Becky Lynch,Samantha Irvin,Hulk Hogan,Ric Flair,now Karrion Kross 👏👏

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Many more to come! 🚀

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I could never get a feel for him on WWE but listening to him here..I’m like wow he’s pretty cool and funny. I hope they will give him a chance to be himself a little more to connect with the universe..I really enjoy this interview!

[@kingjames6013]

I love the dynamic between you both! Always a good listen 🔥

[@joannery687]

Karrion seems so down to earth, sweet, soft spoken, and over all a gentleman. ^_^ I wish people would give him more of a chance to show what he's made of and to me, has has that IT factor to him.

[@fuuuuuwahhhh5276]

Chris is one of the best that can interview without interrupting. He lets people tell the story and that's not always the case with every podcast.

[@AmazingGuy13]

We should've gotten Bray and Alexa vs Kross and Scarlett

[@hrodriguez561]

COVID is a cruel mistress

[@HeartOfALion313]

Bro we need the book now! Lol excellent interview

[@St_Heresy]

I could listen to kross all day! Thanks for the interview

[@BRIAN_BEDAZZLE]

Still my favorite wrestler in wwe

[@WalkingEpi]

I just saw this interview. It gave me more in depth understanding into his character. Thank You BOTH!!!

[@micahmcleod6177]

There are two wrestlers that I felt that captivated me promo and in ring wise....Edge and Shawn Michaels. Kross s a VERY close third. When he gets his TRUE due, the world is gonna be amazed.

[@kimberlyhall7610]

Amen!! WWE needs to wake up!’

[@maddmaxxx37]

How he's not being pushed is beyond me. He is easily the next big thing. Imagine if they gave him free reign creatively.

[@randylynch4330]

He explained it. There's 2 heel champions who are already top guys, he already did a story with Rey. So unless they move him to RAW to work Rollins...he's kinda in a spot where he is working with the babyface who is moving up to work The Bloodline

[@marcushamner5994]

Karrion Kross is such a cool guy. Kross and Wyatt feuding would have been epic. Considering Bray was a face at the time, and Kross is a heel too, they would have been awesome together. The Wyatt 6 Faction would have worked too. I’m glad Kross and Scarlett are getting the push they deserve under HHH. Kross’ impersonation of Jesse Ventura and Arnold Schwarzenegger are awesome too.😊

[@lukethecardist]

Blown away at how many great interviews your putting out! Listening now 💪🏻 You the man, CVV

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks Luke! 🙏🙌

[@NickWonderworker]

Kross is the man. I watch instagram reels on my lunch break at work and some messed up but hilarious stuff will end up in my algorithm, and I look down and see Kross liked it, I'm at the point now where I see he liked something and think "of course Kross liked this". Dudes got my kind of sense of humour, and a great guy to boot, all the best to him.

[@sinsyk9101]

Karrion is such a chilled dude

[@Mjamess2000]

Karrion just seems like such a nice guy. Even if he isn't the flashiest wrestler he's got such an epic presentation about him and he's very much like Bray Wyatt in the sense he digs so deep into character development and he likes to tell stories. I was actually worried that he would get released and im glad to see that hasn't happened.. I hope to see him on TV again soon

[@GCxRenegade]

Came to skim through the clips I thought I'd find interesting and ended up watching the whole thing. 😅 Kross just has this captivating personality and such an intellectual demeanor and way of speaking; I could listen to him talk for hours. Great interview as always Chris!

[@jonortiz5780]

Wow this was so great I only wish it was a longer interview I injoy ever second

[@yusufgazi7]

W interview, Karrion is one of those guys who needs more spotlight and better booking

[@dragonberrymead9525]

Awesome interview. Kross is so calm and well spoken.

[@paulhunsinger9302]

Would love to just have a conversation with kross seems like a genuine dude

[@hemelmandan5576]

Killer Kross in TNA was great. His character that mirrored Sean O'Haire with the long black jacket and shades corrupting people like Willie Mack. That was his best work. Bring that back!

[@Berserker_2024]

Hey Chris thank you so much again for this wonderful interview. He deserves a megapush. Would love to see this. Kross is such a cool human. Hug from your biggest fan from germany.

[@TheMadmage]

I really enjoyed this interview. Kross really comes off as well-spoken and thoughtful person.

[@joeltorres6861]

Love your interviews!

[@ncc1701jv]

I really enjoyed this one. This feels much more like a natural conversation between friends rather than some of the recent ....retired wrestlers giving interviews.

[@GEARS4107]

Always been a massive fan of Kross, after watching this it has cemented that even more! Such a down to earth and nice guy!

[@kimberlyhall7610]

He is amazing! He has so much depth! How can you not love him?🔥🔥😍

[@OF4Feet]

No one will ever get over his Jesse Ventura impression. So money 👍

[@GryHen-pg9iy]

I remember working with Kross in FSW here in Las Vegas!

[@reverendredbeard7774]

Just had this pop up in my feed after seeing his promo teasing AoP coming back. It looks like he's finally going to get a faction and hopefully a good push. Great interview with one of my favorite wrestlers today.

[@connorpike23]

Love this guy and also loved how he said in the past that'll keep his right side clean of tatoos in honour of his mom but than broke thag rule

[@VarianNash]

It doesn't matter who he interviews, I could be doing anything (playing a game right now), and have this running, and my focus would be on this. Seeing some of these stars in their natural (kayfabe) form is fun to see.

[@MaxCarroll]

Great interview

[@manuelcifuentes3694]

Killer interview CVV!

[@GimmeAHullYeah]

Excellent work, mate x

[@therandyness]

This interview is awesome, Kross Vs Wyatt at Mania would've been magic. Could have been a modern Taker Vs Kane rivalry. Gonna go cry now.

[@curse9099]

once again another great interview, chris is killin it

[@kevincastle649]

Good stuff guys. Really enjoyable interview.🙏🤘

[@CarlHodkin]

Imagine this Kross is on the show with Scarlett and Shotzi, they decide to do a weegee board, Kross pretends to be possessed by Jessie Venture and just goes full on Jessie it would be hilarious 😂

[@BlkRamGuy]

Amazing episode, Karrion Kross is very entertaining and he kills me every time he does his Jess the body impersonation!

[@GroovyBabyYeah]

Man Chris really is the GOAT

[@stevenmurawski5427]

Kross seems like the coolest guy.

[@masterairhart]

I hope you interview Nic Nemeth/Dolph Ziggler again before or once he joins AEW

[@JoeTheShow2694]

Soft pitch: why not have Kross and Scarlet be this era’s Edge and Lita? If not that then put him into a new faction. Guy has soooo much potential. Hope to see him do big things

[@mrlaven5020]

One of my favourite interviews :) what a awesome guy

[@bradny27]

Great one Chris

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Kross is a special kind of guy

[@TinasLastFriday]

He’s too talented and down to earth to not be used to his full potential im hoping this rumor of him and Scarlett getting a push is true!

[@buffbeenstuffed]

Big fan of Karrion. With the hair and beard he looks like Jensen Ackles in The Boys.

[@murofr]

this man should be a world champion or on top of the card. he has it.

[@agent0mentality]

Maybe try to capture Bray Wyatt essence I can see him taking over the essence that missing in wwe now

[@bencromwell707]

Another Great Interview Chris As Always Karrion He's Awesome💯👍

[@chrismonreal9124]

i cant wait for that book to be published

[@ShowtimeDGAF]

I genuinely wanna buy his book.

[@williamspitznagel1811]

Love them both. Hope they both get the push they deserve

[@petehedderson9413]

Pressed for time but had to come in just to hear the Jesse impression again. Will listen in full a bit later.

[@danielthompsonX007]

Karrion seems like one of those guys you easily speak to for hours and about things you’d have in common like he seems a really good guy. Like in his workout vids with yourself Chris and Sheamus over on Celtic Warrior Workouts he just speaks to you like a normal human being which in today’s world is something really nice to see. Great interview and I believe under Triple H he’ll be a star.

[@bilmeister88]

Another great interview @ChrisVanVilet love kross and hope he gets his chance soon.

[@StevieG0v0]

Omg the vignettes and promos between Kross and Brey would have been pure gold. It's so sad we never got to see it.

[@brxdie_dxst]

I love this guy I’ve followed his career since nxt and genuinely what a guy honestly once I saw this interview I had to watch

[@TheGameianDark]

WWE needs to build Kross as this next Randy Orton..

[@nathanjones5653]

35:29 dude. If this is you two together and genuine, y’all need too do a show or podcast together. The banter makes me happy

[@SoloDoloIzEnuff]

Kross has always been a beast. All of his promos are believable. His best work was on the independent circuit. WWE should recognize that any match or promo that Kross does is "Money" & the WWE should utilize him to his fullest potential. One of the greatest NXT world champions to make it to the main roster. Kross is very articulate, intelligent, & very cerebral. He's the ultimate heel who's armour is underneath what a good guy should be. Thank U Chris for blessing us with this masterpiece. Kross's other interviews with u were incredible, but this particular interview is EPIC. Waiting on the release of Kross's book as well..... Salute To U Both!!!! 💯 #KrossJacket

[@JustinTafoya801]

I love Kross as himself. I wish he’d incorporate more of himself in wwe.

[@TheGr8T321]

This was a kool interview Chris. They should let Kross talk more. 😎 I hope all os well Dam. ☝️✊

[@yanluishernandez3102]

Is good to see karrion and chris together again

[@sebastianb.3978]

13:57 Kross with the ultimate heel move xD

[@mattmtz9586]

''shes real nuts in the house. im not complaining''😂😂😂 kross a lucky man

[@tukelenkku2146]

I really loved the Drew feud too! Great work!

[@danw4490]

Karrion is a really nice, good guy. Great interview.

[@nielsen295]

This might just be me but, if you only listen to this Karrion Kross sounds like edge?

[@nielsen295]

Or Adam Copeland lol.

[@ranthony2714]

Really enjoy Karrion's work. Wish the WWE would do more with him.

[@BrettJ2010]

I haven't read a book in years, I would love to read Karrion's!

[@BeastMaster4988]

Time for a banger

[@gisellekhan5679]

Either Kross gets his own faction or he becomes a babyface. Overall, l just want him to succeed cause he's a beast. l truly hope they give this man the right push one day. He's got it.

[@herzfeldji]

How have they not figured out what to do with him?

[@glorbog]

They should have made him Randy Orton 2.0. Another legend killer.. they were booking karrion against all these veterans... But the babyfaces always have to win... 😮‍💨