Several current and former WWE performers, including Liv Morgan, CM Punk, and Rhea Ripley, recently responded on social media to a personal update from Dakota Kai, a former Damage CTRL member. Kai shared photos with her boyfriend and fellow wrestler Eddy Thorpe, drawing attention from wrestlers and fans alike.
Dakota Kai and Eddy Thorpe, also known as Karl Fredericks, were both released from their WWE contracts in May 2025. Kai had two stints with WWE, spanning a total of ten years from 2015 to 2022 and again from 2022 to 2025. Thorpe’s tenure was much shorter, lasting from 2023 until his release in 2025.
Details of Dakota Kai’s Personal Announcement
The couple had made their relationship public previously, but Kai’s latest Instagram post gave fans a glimpse into their life together. She posted several vacation photos featuring Thorpe and accompanied the images with a brief message, referring to him as “Poi.”
“Poi meets girl 🌺,” she wrote.
This post generated reactions from numerous WWE personalities, including likes from Liv Morgan, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Chelsea Green, and others. Comments also came from Cathy Kelley, Nikkita Lyons, and Zelina Vega, reflecting the wide support within the wrestling community.
Insights on Dakota Kai’s WWE Departure
Vince Russo, a former WWE writer, shared his opinion during a recent episode of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, suggesting that Kai’s release might have been influenced by concerns over her age and injury history. Russo suggested these factors contributed to WWE’s decision.
“I think they looked at her being injury-prone, and they looked at her age. It was a combination of both,” he said.
This perspective adds context to Kai’s WWE career, which spanned significant time but was interrupted due to circumstances possibly linked to performance and health considerations.
Future Prospects for Dakota Kai and Eddy Thorpe
With their releases still recent, speculation remains about whether Dakota Kai or Eddy Thorpe might return to WWE or continue their wrestling careers elsewhere. Their ongoing personal and professional journey continues to attract attention from fans and fellow wrestlers.
Liv Morgan’s reaction to Dakota Kai’s update highlights the camaraderie among WWE stars, and the support they offer each other beyond the ring. As both navigate their futures post-WWE, their updates remain closely followed by the wrestling community.
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