Triple H and WWE Creative continue to build the feud between Sami Zayn and Karrion Kross on RAW, with the two superstars going back-and-forth for weeks and set for a match once Zayn is done with the King of the Ring Tournament.
As Kross has been on a singles run since WWE disbanded The Final Testament, we take a look at five superstars that WWE boss Triple H should push in the remainder of 2025.
#5. Karrion Kross Has A Feud With Sami Zayn
Kross has yet to get a push by WWE ever since he moved to singles action after WWE parted ways with Paul Ellering and The AOP. Still, he has yet to compete in the ring, and he has backstage segments with Zayn, Seth Rollins, AJ Styles, and other superstars.
WWE even kept him away from a match at WrestleMania 41 back in April, even though the premium live event took place in his hometown of Las Vegas.
As the feud with Zayn continues, though, this could be his opportunity to get back on track and become a top star on RAW. He could either have a couple of matches against the former Intercontinental Champion, becoming part of the title picture after that, or he could convince the latter to turn heel and team up with him to go after the Tag Team Titles on RAW.
“The second I’m done, I’m going to Adam Pearce, and you and me are going to have this match once and for all,” Zayn told Kross Monday on RAW, and it will be interesting to see what The Game’s next move will be, as Zayn will collide with Randy Orton for a spot in the Finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Look at how he smoothly switched from Karrion to Killer and then Karrion again
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— ‘ (@KarrionKnight) June 17, 2025
#4. LA Knight Has Yet To Take Another World Title Opportunity In WWE
It has been more than a couple of years since The Megastar was part of the title picture and had a good chance of becoming World Champion in WWE. But Roman Reigns was unstoppable at the time.
Since then, Knight has been competing for the United States Championship, holding the title twice during that time. As he is now set to collide with Seth Rollins, Knight could be next for a push by WWE.
What the plans are for him remains unknown, but he could step up and challenge John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship after the latter’s match against CM Punk at Night of Champions.
#3. Tommaso Ciampa Has Done A Great Job on SmackDown
It has been quite a while since Ciampa had a singles run in WWE. He has done a great job with Johnny Gargano as part of the Tag Team Division on SmackDown, both as faces and villains, but it might be time for them to go separate ways and return to singles action.
Triple H could have them turn on one another and start a feud or split and move to a singles run on RAW or SmackDown. In that instance, Ciampa could go after the Intercontinental or the United States Championship, entering the title picture right away.
#2. Raquel Rodriguez Has Re-Ignited Her Feud with Rhea Ripley
Liv Morgan’s injury on RAW could be serious enough to force her and Rodriguez to vacate their Women’s Tag Team Titles. Morgan is dealing with a dislocated shoulder, and it is unknown how much time she will miss.
With her tag team partner currently out, Rodriguez could move to singles action until Morgan returns. She has now reignited her feud with Rhea Ripley, and she could also go after the Women’s Intercontinental Title or even the Women’s World Championship if WWE Creative decides to push her right away.
#1. Ilja Dragunov Should Be Back To WWE Soon
Dragunov has been out since September, when he sustained an ACL injury that has sidelined him for nine months now. He is expected to return to the ring in the coming weeks, and he could go after the current World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther.
The Ring General will defend his title against Goldberg at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12, in the latter’s retirement match. Following that bout, Dragunov could show up and get a title shot against Gunther at SummerSlam, reigniting his feud with the reigning World Champion on RAW.
