30-04-2025
Fan-Favorite Superstar Provides Puzzling Update Amid WWE Absence
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Fans have persisted in asking about WWE Raw Superstar Dakota Kai's status. The Damage CTRL member has been conspicuously absent from television for nearly two months. Kai has offered a cryptic update confirming she is healthy while providing no timetable for her return.
Kai's last televised match was a victory over Ivy Nile on the March 17th episode of Monday Night Raw. Although she was actively involved in media obligations during WrestleMania 41 weekend in Las Vegas earlier this month, she did not appear on either night of the premium live event. This extended absence led to speculation about her well-being.
Kai addressed the fans directly by breaking her social media silence this week. She shared a message expressing that she misses performing and engaging with the WWE Universe. Significantly, she clarified her physical condition within the same communication, stating that she is "not hurt."
Despite this confirmation that she is not dealing with an injury, WWE has not announced when Kai is expected to reappear on television programming.
Not hurt btw! 🫡 — 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 🎮 (@ImKingKota) April 29, 2025
This mysterious hiatus comes after a turbulent couple of years for the New Zealand native. Kai, known for her striking prowess as "The Captain of Team Kick," first made waves in NXT starting in 2017. After competing in the Mae Young Classic, she enjoyed popularity before executing a shocking heel turn on Tegan Nox at NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2019.
This led to a successful partnership with Raquel Rodriguez, with whom she won the inaugural Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and became the first-ever NXT Women's Tag Team Champions, later winning the titles again.
WWE Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland.
WWE Monday Night Raw at Rose Garden arena in Portland.
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Following a surprising release in April 2022, Kai made an even more surprising return just months later at SummerSlam, debuting alongside Bayley and IYO SKY to form Damage CTRL. Kai captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship twice with SKY as part of the faction.
Her momentum faced a major setback in May 2023 due to a torn ACL that sidelined her for many months. Upon returning, she played a key role in Damage CTRL's internal strife, ultimately betraying former leader Bayley in early 2024 to align with the current lineup featuring SKY, Asuka, and Kairi Sane. She also overcame shorter injury absences late last year and early this year.
With multiple tag team accolades across NXT and the main roster, fans are left wondering what's next for the healthy but absent Kai.
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