According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Kairi Sane’s sudden WWE release stemmed primarily from her own desire to return to Japan. Despite her active role in a prominent Raw storyline alongside Asuka and IYO SKY, Sane had indicated interest in heading home. The company acted on that preference and is hoping the passionate #WeWantKairi fan campaign dies down quickly, just as the earlier #WeWantKross movement faded without a positive result.
“So, the Kairi thing. The reason she was cut was that I think she had kinda indicated that she wanted to move back to Japan. …The #WeWantKross, that died. This, #WeWantKairi, they’re hoping it dies, and that’s that.” – Dave Meltzer
Unlike the roughly two dozen post-WrestleMania cuts that followed a standard spring-cleaning approach, targeting underutilized veterans, developmental talent, and high-salary performers with limited TV time, Sane’s exit stood out sharply. The entire Wyatt Sicks stable, along with names like Apollo Crews, Zelina Vega, and the Motor City Machine Guns, aligned with expected roster trimming. However, Kairi’s release, while reportedly mutual and relocation-driven, left an ongoing feud unresolved and therefore generated significant fan backlash.
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