Kairi Sane Already Back In Japan After WWE Release As Return Rumors Get Shut Down

Kairi Sane isn’t coming back to finish her WWE storyline — and now there’s confirmation she’s already left the country.

Rumors started spreading that Sane’s release might have been reversed or that she could show up on RAW to wrap up her unfinished storyline. Those claims picked up steam online as fans pushed for her return and her name continued trending across social media.

However, PWInsider confirmed that talk about her return isn’t true, and there hasn’t been any change to her release status. The report also revealed that Sane has already gone back to Japan, making an appearance on RAW impossible.

Before this latest update, Sane’s release had already created serious reaction behind the scenes. According to Fightful Select, many within WWE were caught off guard because she was still involved in a major storyline alongside Asuka and IYO Sky. The internal reaction was described as shock once the news spread that she had been cut while still active in the angle.

“There was a ton of shock to Kairi Sane's release, as she was actively involved in the Asuka and IYO Sky storyline.”

That shock reportedly turned into frustration when it became clear the storyline would never get the payoff it was building toward. Even with the backlash and confusion, there has been strong belief that Sane won’t be out of work for long and will have plenty of choices moving forward.

“There was heavy frustration to her being cut before any real payoff to the story was made.”

“She's expected to land in literally any company that she wants to.”

Fans have continued pushing support online, with the hashtag #WeWantKairi gaining traction and fellow wrestlers publicly backing her. But with Sane already back in Japan and no change to her release status, the idea of her showing up on RAW to finish the story appears to be completely off the table.

Do you think WWE should have kept Kairi Sane around long enough to finish her storyline, or was her release the right call? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.