Former WWE Superstar Kairi (Kairi Sane) is reportedly still negotiating with AEW amid offers from Japanese promotions.

WWE released Kairi as part of its post-WrestleMania 42 talent cuts in April 2026. It caught fans by surprise, since many expected a big payoff to her storyline with Asuka. She became a free agent on July 23, but has yet to return to in-ring competition in other promotions.

Many expected her to sign with AEW following her WWE release. Recent reports revealed that she was in talks with the promotion. However, her visa issues have been a big hurdle.

Tony Khan commented on Kairi’s potential arrival at the WrestleDream post-show. He said, “She’s a fantastic wrestler. I can’t speak to that at this time, but I am very aware and excited to see that she’s a free agent. I think that that’s very, very interesting, and I’m very intrigued by the possibility of that.”

According to Fightful Select, Kairi is still in talks with AEW, and the promotion is still interested in signing her. The report says she also has offers from Japanese promotions.

Kairi will appear at Chris Jericho’s Rock N Wrestling Rager At Sea from November 7 to 11. AEW will tape an episode of Collision during the cruise. However, her appearance does not guarantee that she will be featured on television. Fans will have to wait a little longer to find out where the former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion will end up next.