WWE SmackDown’s New Year’s Revolution delivered an exhilarating show, highlighted by the unexpected return of Karrion Kross and the Authors of Pain (AOP) alongside Paul Ellering. During Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits’ promo, the trio emerged, creating chaos as Akam and Razor attacked Lashley, Angelo Dawkins, and Montez Ford.
Kross took to Instagram, sharing a snapshot of his formidable team with a caption wishing everyone a “Happy New Year.” The return of former Tag Team Champions AOP, absent from WWE since their release in September 2020, adds excitement to the tag team division. Additionally, the return of Paul Ellering strategically complements the charisma of Karrion Kross and Scarlett.
Interestingly, it has been revealed that Akam and Razor signed a secret deal with WWE in September, marking a discreet return to the company. While not assigned to any specific roster, their resurgence on SmackDown hints at a promising future.
With proper booking, the trio of Kross, AOP, and Ellering could pose a significant threat to the current Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. The potential storyline against The Bloodline is teased, promising an intense and memorable narrative. As always, the success of this alliance will depend on the creative direction, and only time will unveil the twists and turns in Karrion Kross’ journey back to dominance in the WWE.