His in-ring style is that of an amateur MMA fighter with, to put it bluntly, “issues.” Kross enjoys causing pain, taking things to the limit, and breaking the spirit of those unlucky enough to find themselves in his path. And while many performers have adopted an MMA style, it’s the way he moves his body, the way he expresses with his face, and the deranged smile he wears when causing pain that sets him apart from the rest.
As a character, there may not be anyone in the pro wrestling world like Killer Kross, a man just as focused on destruction as he is teaching his own philosophy through physical altercation. He’s able to see through the soul of any man or woman he chooses as his next victim. The horrifyingly penetrating eyes definitely add to that.
Long story short, Kross is both terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time.
Brian Pillman, Ultimate Warrior, Sean O’Haire motivated Killer Kross
In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Kross was asked the question that every wrestler has heard a hundred times over throughout their careers; who inspired him? Not one to go with the flow, Kross named some legendary wrestlers that many fans may not know by heart, though a certain Hall of Famer did pop up.
However, the rest of his list really lines up with his persona. Gary Albright, “Dr. Death” Steve Williams, Brian Pillman, and even Sean O’Haire. And when you compare Kross to the character O’Haire was meant to portray in the WWE with the Devil’s Advocate promos, the influence is hard to miss.
It’s not surprising to hear the late Sean O’Haire’s name pop up in conversation with Kross. After all, this isn’t the first time he’s mentioned him in an interview and just how influential he really was to him as a performer.
If you’d like to hear what else Kross had to say about the performers different aspects of pop culture that inspired him, his girlfriend Scarlett Bordeaux, and his thoughts on NXT and AEW, you can check out his full discussion with Chris Van Vliet below.
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