Karrion Kross to Release Memoir "Life Is Fighting" in 2025

WWE Raw star Karrion Kross is set to release his memoir, Life Is Fighting, in August 2025. This marks a significant milestone for Kross, who returned to WWE for a second stint in August 2022.

Since initially signing with WWE in 2020, Kross has made an indelible mark, becoming a two-time NXT Champion and leading The Final Testament faction alongside his wife, Scarlett, and allies Paul Ellering and Authors of Pain.

Announced on October 28, the memoir's promotional materials, sourced through PWInsider, promise a deep dive into Kross's personal and professional journey.

The book is scheduled for release by ECW Press on August 5, 2025.
 
Press release:

Get a rare glimpse into the mind of Karrion Kross, the 6’4″, 265-pound powerhouse known for his ferocity in the ring but admired for his thoughtful perseverance outside of it. This book is packed with heartache, humor, and invaluable lessons, revealing the real man behind the menacing exterior and his relentless journey to the top of sports entertainment.

Karrion Kross’s physique — a hulking 6’4″, 265 pounds — and the unbridled intensity in his eyes is enough on its own to inspire fear in opponents. Factor in his unique combination of precision and abject ruthlessness, and it becomes clear that anyone stepping in the ring with Kross is in immediate danger. A master of catch wrestling and sambo, Kross has done battle around the world. He boasts an array of devastating suplexes, including his dreaded Doomsday Saito. And if that’s not enough, he’s more than happy to put opponents to sleep with the Kross Jacket.

For all his menacing exterior, the human being behind the character — whose real name is Kevin Kesar — is a soft-spoken, highly thoughtful individual with a powerful story. Recognized by peers for his exceptional love for his profession, Kesar endured numerous setbacks on the way to achieving his dream. Along with his wife, Elizabeth — known in WWE as Scarlett — he has repeatedly found the fortitude to bounce back stronger, personally and professionally. This book is full of fascinating stories, heartache, humor, and even some advice for those with similar aspirations. Readers will be immersed into Kesar’s unique mindset as he pulls back the curtain on what the journey (and the fight) to the top of sports entertainment is really like.