During a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, Dakota Kai, a four-time WWE and NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion, discussed factors contributing to her release from WWE. She highlighted that injuries significantly affected her situation, alongside management changes within the company. Kai expressed her surprise at the release, especially since it came shortly after the Intercontinental tournament, a time when plans within WWE appeared to be shifting.
Kai reflected on her experience by saying she continually felt like she was battling an invisible barrier.
“It’s one of those things where I was constantly fighting a glass ceiling and even when I was, I thought I was going to break through it.”
Future Prospects Beyond WWE
When asked about possible opportunities with other wrestling promotions like AEW or TNA, Dakota Kai remained open to exploring new paths once she regained her confidence and physical health. She shared her eagerness to compete against various talents across the industry but emphasized the importance of first focusing on her mental and physical well-being.
“I think I just really needed to take a step back and sort of rebuild myself in terms of confidence and what I thought about myself as a wrestler in this world,”
Kai explained. She also expressed uncertainty about her place in professional wrestling but remained hopeful about what lies ahead.
Scarlett Discusses WrestleMania 40 Match Decisions
At WrestleMania 40 – Night 2, The Pride, featuring Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (with B-Fab), defeated The Final Testament, made up of Karrion Kross and The Authors of Pain (with Scarlett and Paul Ellering), in a Philadelphia Street Fight officiated by Bubba Ray Dudley. Following the event, Scarlett spoke about a potential involvement that was ultimately shelved.
In an interview with TV Insider, Scarlett revealed there were talks about including her and B-Fab in the tag match, a plan that excited both parties during discussions but did not come to fruition.
“For a moment, they were talking about me and B-Fab actually being part of the tag match at WrestleMania we were in. That was the conversation we were in. We were excited, but it didn’t happen, and we managed.” – Scarlett, Wrestler
Implications for Wrestlers and the Industry
Dakota Kai’s openness about the impact of injuries and organizational changes provides insight into the challenges wrestlers face behind the scenes. Her willingness to rebuild and consider other opportunities indicates resilience and adaptability that could influence her future career moves. Meanwhile, Scarlett’s comments about WrestleMania 40 reveal that even last-minute creative decisions can affect performers’ roles on major stages. These developments underscore the dynamic nature of professional wrestling rosters and the importance of health, opportunity, and management decisions in shaping wrestlers’ careers.
