Karrion Kross vs. Richard Holliday Announced For WrestlePro, Kross Set For DEFY

Karrion Kross has his first post-WWE opponent booked.
Karrion Kross announced that he will face Richard Holliday at WrestlePro on September 21 at Killer Smokeshow.
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— Kevin Robert Kesar (@realKILLERkross) August 20, 2025
Kross and Holliday previously met at NEW Spring Slam 2022 and his first WrestlePro match since 2022.
Furthermore, Kross is set to compete at DEFY on September 19.
BREAKING:
💀 KROSS returns to DEFY on SEPT 19. Old Killer. New Era. 🔪
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— DEFY Wrestling (@defyNW) August 20, 2025
DEFY would be Kross’ first match post-WWE, unless something new is announced between now and September 19th.
This will be Kross’ first match at DEFY since 2020.
Kross departed WWE on August 10th when his contract expired.
He has already been announced for a handful of convention dates. Fans can learn more about those dates here.