Will Ospreay Urges Dakota Kai’s Shocking AEW Return

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Dakota Kai makes impactful AEW return at Wrestle Queendom VIII. [Image Source: REDD]
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Will Ospreay, former AEW International Champion, has expressed strong enthusiasm for Dakota Kai’s potential debut in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) following her recent in-ring return at Pro-Wrestling: EVE’s Wrestle Queendom VIII event. Despite no official talks between Kai—now performing under the name Charlie—and AEW being confirmed, Ospreay responded affirmatively to fan speculation about her AEW future.

“Yes” was Ospreay’s brief but clear reply to a fan’s inquiry about Dakota Kai appearing in AEW, signaling his eagerness to see her compete with the promotion once again.

Yes https://t.co/hv7ZPPOO98
— Will Ospreay • ウィル・オスプレイ (@WillOspreay) March 9, 2026

Charlie Reflects on Favorite Wrestling Match Following Return

After stepping back into the ring to challenge Kris Statlander for the EVE International Championship, Charlie revealed her all-time favorite wrestling match. She selected Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks from WrestleMania 37 (Night One) as the most meaningful and impressive match she has witnessed or participated in.

Calling the match “so much meaning” and praising the performers’ execution and main event status, Charlie emphasized why the bout remains her top pick among numerous great matches.

Hey, Justin. I heard you want to know my pick for, I guess, best match. There’s honestly too many, but, like, the most… The one that comes to mind is Bianca vs. Sasha Banks, just because there was so much meaning to that match, and they freaking killed it as well, and they main-evented, so that would be my pick.

Bianca Belair versus Sasha Banks holds a place as #19 in WWE’s all-time WrestleMania match rankings.

Bandido to Appear at House of Glory’s Culture Clash in Las Vegas

ROH World Champion Bandido is scheduled to return to House of Glory (HOG) for the upcoming Culture Clash event on April 16. The show will take place at the Pearl Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 42 week. This marks Bandido’s second appearance for HOG since his match against Low Ki in 2022.

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While his opponent remains unannounced, his participation is highly anticipated, adding star power to the Culture Clash card.

🚨ICYMI: @bandidowrestler is coming to HOG Culture Clash in LAS VEGAS! 🔥
April 16 – 8 PM PT – @Palms
Get your tickets NOW! ⬇️https://t.co/U3hsXG3UMh.. pic.twitter.com/5xuBFu49aZ
— House Of Glory Wrestling (@HOGwrestling) March 9, 2026

Claudio Castagnoli Set to Defend CMLL World Heavyweight Title in Mexico

AEW star Claudio Castagnoli will defend his CMLL World Heavyweight Championship against Último Guerrero on March 13 at Arena México. This defense continues since Castagnoli captured the title from Gran Guerrero at CMLL’s Viernes Espectacular event in November 2025.

The upcoming clash promises a high-stakes confrontation between two prominent figures in the Lucha Libre world, further elevating Castagnoli’s profile in international wrestling circuits.

⌛️🌎🇨🇭 ¡RETO ACEPTADO!
El campeón Claudio Castagnoli responde de forma contundente al desafío de Último Guerrero.
Este viernes se verán las caras en un choque de alto calibre por el Campeonato Mundial de Peso Completo del CMLL en la Arena México. pic.twitter.com/Zg8ZWbQbGT
— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) March 9, 2026

Background on Dakota Kai’s Career and Recent Activities

Formerly known as Dakota Kai in WWE, Charlie has transitioned to using a new ring name while continuing to showcase her wrestling skills across various promotions. Her recent challenge for the EVE International Championship highlighted her persistent presence and ambition within the wrestling industry. The enthusiasm shown by figures like Will Ospreay underscores the excitement around her possible move to AEW, which could reshape her career trajectory.

Her admiration for historic matches such as the Belair-Banks encounter also provides insight into her wrestling philosophy and the influences that shape her in-ring style today.

Potential Impact of Dakota Kai’s Return to AEW

A Dakota Kai AEW return could inject fresh momentum into the women’s division, complementing AEW’s ongoing efforts to expand its roster with talented and well-known wrestlers. With Will Ospreay and other stars publicly supporting her addition, fans and insiders alike are watching closely for developments. Such a move may shift dynamics not only within AEW but also across the wider wrestling landscape, as competitors react to the influx of new talent.

Her arrival could also inspire more cross-promotional collaborations and raise AEW’s appeal during major events such as WrestleMania week, especially with other key performers active in associated shows like House of Glory and CMLL.

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