Josh Barnett recently revealed that former NXT World Champ, Karrion Kross, will be displaying his prowess at Bloodsport XIII slated for April 17.
Kross had previously fought at a Bloodsport event in 2019, with a record of one win and one loss.
The former WWE superstar will be accompanied by Pete Dunne and Natalya – the third WWE participation confirmed for the upcoming event.
A Twitter post by Barnett read, “A man from the very beginning of Josh Barnett’s: Bloodsport is returning to sharpen his killer instinct. What could be a more appropriate venue than the survival of the fittest mat of Bloodsport XIII? Reintroducing Karrion Kross.”
WWEShop.com has rolled out a brand-new ‘Captain Collection’ that includes WWE Champion Cody Rhodes merchandise. This line-up consists of three t-shirts, a windbreaker, a weightlifting belt, and a cap.
In other news, WWE is on the hunt for a writer/producer for their programs, based on a recent LinkedIn post. The job post included: “Your job as a WWE creative team member would be to develop and produce compelling, original storytelling 52 weeks a year for Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown.”
Your key responsibilities would involve:
Creating complex yet relatable characters for our diverse WWE talent line-up.
Drafting engaging, descriptive, and imaginative storylines for RAW, SmackDown, and curated programming on the WWE Network.
Working cooperatively with a writers’ team to develop compelling narratives that attract a global audience catering to several demographics.
Updating and editing scripted segments and reviewing entire episodes for continuity and flow.
Incorporating fan insights and social media trends to create stories that resonate with the WWE brand and each talent’s unique history.
Traveling weekly to our shows (RAW or Smackdown) & rotational travel to PLE’s (Premium Live Events).
Contributing in creative writing team meetings at our Stamford, CT HQ every week.
Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of writing experience for TV or Film, with any producing or directing experience seen as a bonus. Experience with On-Screen Talent, Creative Writers, and Producers is preferred. A BA/BS degree in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, or Communications is desired but relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.”