Kairi Sane’s release from WWE on April 24 caused significant internal disruption — and according to Fightful Select, the reaction backstage reflected genuine shock rather than quiet acceptance. Sources indicated there was a “ton of shock” within WWE about Sane’s departure given that she was actively involved in the ongoing programme between Asuka and IYO SKY — a storyline that now has no clear resolution with one of its central participants gone.
The fact that Sane was released before any real payoff to the feud was delivered resulted in what Fightful described as heavy frustration among those aware of the plans. Sane was in her second run with WWE having returned in 2023, adding two more Women’s Tag Team Championship reigns with Asuka as the Kabuki Warriors to a career that already included a historic first run with the company.
Kairi Sane Responded to Her WWE Release With a Sailing Reference and a Message of Love for Her Fans
Fan reaction to Sane’s release was equally vocal — the hashtag WeWantKairi circulated widely on social media, and WWE backstage interviewer Jackie Redmond posted in support of Sane before quickly deleting the tweet. Sane herself addressed her departure with characteristic grace. “I’m truly grateful to have people like you by my side. Thank you for always being with me. I’ll set sail…in my own time. Until then…I love you,” she wrote. Whether Sane lands in AEW, returns to STARDOM, or pursues another path remains to be seen — but the warmth of the response to her release makes her one of the most in-demand free agents to emerge from this round of cuts.
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