Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently expressed admiration for the reunion of Kairi Sane and Asuka as the Kabuki Warriors, a development that took place this week on WWE programming. The reunion came after Kairi Sane delivered a strong performance on RAW by defeating Roxanne Perez, one half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions. Following the match, Perez and her partner Raquel Rodriguez attacked Sane, prompting Asuka to intervene and reunite their tag team.
How the Reunion Unfolded and Its Reception
Kairi Sane’s victory over Roxanne Perez marked a significant moment on RAW, setting the stage for dramatic events. When the combined assault by Perez and Rodriguez threatened Sane, Asuka rushed in for the save, restoring the Kabuki Warriors partnership. This reunion thrilled fans and drew sharp praise from industry insiders.
Russo Compares the Duo to Legendary Partnerships
On this week’s episode of Legion of RAW, Russo made light of the reunion, humorously elevating the significance of the Kabuki Warriors’ return well above historic pop culture reunions. He sarcastically noted that even if legendary musicians from The Beatles were brought back to life, it would not match the impact of Asuka and Kairi Sane coming together again.
“When I saw this Asuka-Kairi Sane reunion, I said to myself, I swear to God, they could dig up John Lennon, George Harrison right now. Ringo Star was 85 years old today. Paul McCartney is in his mid-80s. You could have two guys raised from the dead, two guys 85 and over, put them together, put guitars in their hands, that pales in comparison. This reunion right here bro, Batman & Robin, Abott & Costello, Laurel & Hardy, Chich & Chong. No. Asuka and Kairi Sane, bro.” —Vince Russo
Implications of the Kabuki Warriors’ Return in WWE
Having held championship gold in the past, the Kabuki Warriors are a proven force within WWE’s women’s tag team division. With this reunion, fans and analysts alike are eager to see the creative direction WWE will take for Asuka and Kairi Sane’s partnership moving forward, anticipating fresh storylines and competitive matches.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why does Kairi Sane cover her eyes?
A. Following the incident, Sane ended up with a bloody eye that needed stitches. Sane later verified this by sharing a photo online.
The image, now widely seen on social media, shows stitches above her left eye. She humorously wrote, “I need an eye patch, haha,” beneath the picture.
