10 Things WWE Fans Need To Know About Killer Kross

6. Captain America Is His Favourite Comic Book Character

Captain America Sam Wilson Comics
Marvel Comics

Like seemingly everyone in modern pro wrestling, Killer Kross is a big fan of comic books. Growing up in the ‘90s will do that to you. Kross has spoken of his love of that world, of the incredible characters and life-changing stories that have been told through illustration over the years. The modern-day cinematic renaissance that comic books have experienced has given people like Kross a whole new way to enjoy them.

Despite the sinister nature of Killer Kross, fans might be surprised to hear that an incorruptible babyface is his favourite comic book character. Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Captain America is the ultimate embodiment of human perfection, a master in all fields and an all-round good guy to boot. The first Marvel character to really cross over into the mainstream, Captain America is as popular today as he was back in 1941.

What is it about this absolute good that the dark and brooding Killer Kross likes so much? That very same absolute good. In a media world that has become increasingly obsessed with shades of grey and the dark sides of good guys, Captain America remains incorruptible.

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