• Karrion Kross Outsold 3 Major WWE Names In June
Karrion Kross is proving to be a powerhouse not just in the ring but at the merchandise table. According to Wrestlenomics, Kross’ “String Them Up” T-shirt captured the number-two spot in WWE’s merchandise rankings for June 2025. The striking design, which reflects Kross’ dark persona, has clearly connected with fans, propelling it past products from some of WWE’s biggest stars. Remarkably, Kross outsold heavy hitters like WWE Champion John Cena, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes over the past month, which is a testament to his growing popularity and the strong reception of his current character work.
Jey Uso claimed the top position for June, maintaining his own momentum as one of WWE’s hottest acts. Still, Kross’ performance in the merch standings shows that he’s becoming a major draw in his own right, both as an in-ring competitor and a marketable figure.
On last night’s RAW, Kross attacked Sami Zayn and there was a loud chant of “We Want Kross” from over 10,000 fans in attendance. You can watch it below:
PROVIDENCE loves them some Karrion Kross! 🗣️#WeWantKross pic.twitter.com/n3voN3vmUU
— WWE (@WWE) July 8, 2025
• Major Spoiler On WWE’s Plan For Bron Breakker
WWE appears to be planting seeds for a major betrayal, with plans taking shape that could propel Bron Breakker into the spotlight in a major way. According to Bodyslam, WWE is mapping out a scenario where Breakker eventually turns against Seth Rollins. While there’s no timeline locked in yet, the move isn’t expected to happen any time soon. Instead, WWE is said to be taking a slow-burn approach, aiming to make the moment as impactful as possible when it finally arrives.
Adding intrigue to this, Paul Heyman is reportedly penciled in to align himself with Breakker when the betrayal goes down. The legendary advocate’s endorsement would signal WWE’s serious commitment to positioning Breakker as a future cornerstone of the main event scene.
WWE management sees enormous potential in Breakker, who has impressed fans and executives alike with his powerful in-ring style and natural charisma. The long-term plan to pit him against an established star like Rollins suggests WWE is grooming Breakker for a sustained run at the top of the card.
On last night’s RAW, Breakker said Rollins and Heyman have a vision for him that will see him as the next face of WWE for the next two decades, and he has a vision of WWE that doesn’t have Sami Zayn. Breakker defeated Zayn on RAW.
• WWE Planning A Heel Turn For Popular NXT Star
Blake Monroe hasn’t been part of NXT for long, but WWE is already considering a change to her character. According to Fightful Select, there’s been internal talk about a possible heel turn for Monroe in the future. While no date has been locked in, long-term plans for her on NXT TV are reportedly in place. Monroe had her first ever WWE match at a non-televised NXT Live Event on June 27, where she picked up a win over Lainey Reid. On NXT TV, she’s been involved in a feud involving Fatal Influence. She’s now set to team up with Jordynne Grace at NXT The Great American Bash on July 12, facing NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley.
So far, Blake Monroe has been presented as a babyface. A heel turn would mark a sharp shift from how she’s been introduced to the NXT audience.
Before joining WWE, Monroe wrestled in AEW under the name Mariah May. She debuted there in 2023 as a sidekick to “Timeless” Toni Storm and later turned on her after winning the Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament. That moment helped establish her as one of the top heels in AEW’s women’s division. She won the AEW Women’s World Championship and dropped the title to Storm before leaving the company.
• AEW Champ Is Open To Fighting Jake Paul: “I’d do it tomorrow”
AEW World Tag Team Champion Bobby Lashley says he’s open to stepping in the ring with Jake Paul, not for a major grudge match, but for the sake of competition. In a recent interview with WFAA Dallas, the former WWE Champion spoke candidly about possibly boxing the YouTuber-turned-Boxer, even joking about receiving a “script” before they face off. “Yeah, he can give me the script and we can go ahead and do whatever we need to,” Lashley said.
Despite his joke, Lashley had high praise for Paul’s role in boxing. “At the end of the day, fighting is fighting. Jake is doing some big things in the fight world, he’s helping out boxing tremendously because he’s bringing a lot of eyes to it and the fighters that are fighting on his card get paid really well.”
Still, Lashley questioned whether he’s the right kind of opponent for Paul at this stage. “I don’t know if I’m the right matchup for him. I think what he needs is some more seasoned boxers to fight because he’s good, he’s actually good. So, if he’s good, he needs to keep fighting boxers that can legitimize him more.”
That said, Lashley made it clear he’d jump at the chance to box if the opportunity came up. “If I had an opportunity of boxing, 100%, I’d do it tomorrow. I stay in good shape, let’s do some sparring, I’d be ready.”
He also emphasized that he’s not in it for drama. “I’m not one of those guys that’s like, I’m signing the contract because I wanna spit in your face and talk trash. I’m not that guy. I’m the kind of guy, I love competition and I’d love to be able to fight him and see what he’s all about and see how good he is.”
Lashley is also an MMA fighter with a 15-2 record, but he hasn’t fought since 2016.
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