Since his WWE return in August 2022, Karrion Kross has been one of the top heels on the SmackDown roster. Adding to his aura as a force of supernatural nature, a fan recently opined on Kross' similarities with Victor Creed/Sabertooth, portrayed by Liev Schreiber in the 2009 feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
The WWE Universe has largely been in support of this comparison. The Doom Walker has even garnered some positive reception from fans amid mixed feelings regarding his on-screen character.
The 37-year-old himself reacted on more than one occasion, including posting a GIF of Robert De Niro's Max Cady character from Cape Fear (1992), followed by Kross' own video from 2018, with a caption referring to the X-Men movie.
You can check out some of the fan reactions below:
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Kross' horror-themed gimmick is "not a human being," according to the WWE Superstar. It's worth noting that both he and his wife, Scarlett Bordeaux, love watching B-Horror movies in their spare time.
Was Karrion Kross discussed as a potential opponent for top WWE star at WrestleMania 39?
Bray Wyatt will face Bobby Lashley at the Showcase of the Immortals this year. This supposedly was a last-minute call by the creative after Brock Lesnar, Wyatt's original opponent, turned down the match.
As per Wrestling Headlines, Kross and Wyatt were once discussed for a match-up, potentially at the Show of Shows, but ultimately was canned.
The Herald of Doomsday is nevertheless a peculiar character, and there seems to be a section of fans rooting for the former NXT Champion to succeed in WWE.
On Friday Night SmackDown this week, Karrion Kross will compete in a Fatal-5-Way match to determine the new number-one contender for the Intercontinental Championship. If he manages to score a victory, Kross will get his first title opportunity on the blue brand since his return last year.
It was also reported that Triple H is looking to push Kross once again, and this could mean he will walk into his first WrestleMania event to face Gunther.
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