A former WWE star was seen with CM Punk amid rumors of his return to the company.
He is none other than Killer Kross. In an Instagram story posted by top performance advisor Jay Ferrruggia, Kross was seen with him and CM Punk in a gym in Orlando, Florida, potentially after a workout session, as they were all dressed in their training gear. The Best in the World also reposted the story. You can check out the screenshot below:
The photo emerged amid rumors that Killer Kross may be in talks with WWE about a return. He recently lost the MLW World Heavyweight title last weekend, and rumors began that he was done with them and possibly headed back to WWE NXT. However, a new report by PWInsider’s Mike Johnson’s report has dismissed those rumors.
He stated that there had been no formal discussions between both parties about a return. Furthermore, Kross is still in MLW, although he remains a free agent and can appear in other promotions as well.
The former NXT Champion drew significant fan attention in 2025, but WWE decided not to push him despite strong support. He and his wife, Scarlett, left WWE after last year’s SummerSlam and returned to MLW.
With rumors swirling and Punk reposting this photo, it will be interesting to see whether Kross eventually returns to the Stamford-based wrestling promotion.
