Dakota Kai’s Injury Worse Than Expected—Royal Rumble Status Uncertain

Dakota Kai is officially sidelined, and now we know why.

PWInsider has confirmed that Kai suffered a concussion during her recent tag team match on RAW, where she teamed up with IYO SKY against Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler. The injury is believed to have happened after a rough landing from a missile dropkick, though that detail hasn’t been fully verified.

Kai was noticeably absent backstage from RAW this week, and with this new update, her status for the Royal Rumble is in serious doubt. WWE’s concussion protocol is strict, and she won’t be cleared until she passes all necessary evaluations. That means there’s no telling when she’ll be back in action.

This is a major blow, especially considering Damage CTRL’s expected presence in the Royal Rumble match. With Kai now forced to step away, it could shake up any plans WWE had in place.

Right now, Dakota Kai’s future in the ring is on pause, and WWE isn’t taking any chances. With a concussion diagnosis keeping her on the sidelines, her Royal Rumble hopes are fading fast. The road to recovery is unpredictable, and WWE’s strict protocol means she’ll be out until she’s fully cleared. For fans hoping to see her mix it up in the ring this weekend, it’s looking more like a waiting game.

Ringside News will continue to keep you updated as additional information becomes available.

Should WWE keep Kai in the mix despite her injury, or is it better to hold off on her return? Drop your thoughts below!