Fightful reports that the push of Karrion Kross as well as him winning the NXT Title over Keith Lee at NXT TakeOver: XXX was a result of both Triple H and Matt Bloom being very high on him.
It was noted that as soon as Kross met with WWE, they decided that they would push him heavily when they signed him.
The source claimed they’ve never seen anyone on the brand during their time there as loved by management as Kross.