During his time in WWE, particularly in his final year when his on-screen appearances were less frequent, Killer Kross aimed to maximize his time backstage by learning about the production side of the business. He shared these insights during an interview with Ariel Helwani.
\nKross stated he wasn’t always featured on WWE television, but even when not on TV, he was still trying to pick up knowledge backstage. He recounted his efforts to absorb knowledge, stating he would always try to be doing something backstage.
\n"I would always try to sit in the truck and watch stuff. I would always try and be doing something. To sit backstage and have literally nothing to do, that was the worst for me. I had to be learning something and picking something up. Even if I could sit next to an agent or producer, and listen to them on a headset," Kross stated.\n
He elaborated on one particular instance involving a headset, which he believes led to new restrictions. Kross mentioned he had previously used a headset in the truck and that this wasn't his first time on a headset in Gorilla Position, a key backstage area for coordinating live shows. Kross wanted to make the most out of the day, as he did not have anything scheduled.
\nHe continued, "There was one time I was on the headset and after that, nobody was allowed on the headset. We can’t talk about that yet. [Laughs]. I just wanted to make the most out of the day. We didn’t have anything for that day. I sat down in Gorilla on a headset. It wasn’t the first time I had ever done that. I was on the headset in the truck anyway. I think it was the next week…I didn’t say a word or cause a problem. The next week, no one was allowed to do that anymore. Maybe I heard things I shouldn’t have heard."\n
Kross claimed that the week after he was on the headset in Gorilla, nobody was allowed to use a headset anymore, despite him not saying a word or causing a problem. He implied he might have heard things he shouldn't have, suggesting his actions may have led to additional restrictions within WWE.
\nMany wrestlers have noted they’ve been on headsets backstage during shows when they aren’t on television, a practice that allows them to observe the live show's flow and production aspects.
\nSeparately in the interview, Kross admitted he was bothered by not speaking to Triple H after he left WWE. His full comments on the matter are available elsewhere.
