5 Takeaways from WWE Backstage (February 4th, 2020)

#1 Signings of Killer Kross and Timothy Thatcher

Two of the newest signings to WWE

Two big free agent pieces fell into place for the WWE. During the Satin Sheet segment with WWE Insider Ryan Satin, it was announced that both Killer Kross and Timothy Thatcher had signed deals with the company. Specifics, like when they'd debut or on which brand they would be, were not given during the announcement.

Widely regarded as the top free agent after getting released in December of 2019, Killer Kross is a huge get for WWE. He had been taking independent bookings since his release, including an appearance against former MLW Champion Tom Lawlor at MLW's Fightland event.

Impact Wrestling had stopped using the talented big man after his feud with Eddie Edwards ended over the summer of 2019. Kross' girlfriend, Scarlett Bourdeaux, is currently a member of the NXT brand.

Thatcher is a grappling expert and has competed for many promotions worldwide. His time has included stints in Evolve, wXw, MLW and other independent companies throughout the US and the rest of the world. He was a part of WWE UK Champion Walter's Ringkampf stable along with Marcel Barthel during one stop.

Depending on the amount that each man signed for, they may likely be heading in completely different directions. Thatcher would make sense on either NXT brand while Kross could start in NXT or head straight to either RAW or SmackDown. He's a ready-made character that's more than perfect for either show.