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Released WWE Star is Returning to Action With New Name

Released WWE Star is Returning to Action With New Name

Summary

Dakota Kai, a former WWE wrestler, is returning to the ring under the new name Charlie. She will compete in a match on March 8, 2026, during the EVE "Wrestle Queendom" event in London. Kai was released from WWE in May 2025 and has been taking a break since then.

Key Facts

  • Dakota Kai, now known as Charlie, is a former WWE Tag Team Champion.
  • She was released from WWE in May 2025.
  • Kai is scheduled to compete on March 8, 2026, at the Wrestle Queendom event in London.
  • The match will be against Kris Statlander for the EVE International Championship.
  • Kai had a 90-day non-compete clause, but she took additional time off.
  • She returned to WWE in July 2022 and was part of a team that won the Women's Tag Team Championship twice.
  • Kai has dealt with multiple injuries during her wrestling career, including a torn ACL and meniscus tear.
  • She last competed in January 2025 for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, where she lost in the finals.

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