WWE Accused of Lowering Volume on “We Want Kairi” Chants During RAW Broadcast

The backlash over Kairi Sane’s WWE release isn’t just continuing: it’s taking a new turn, and now fans have accused the company of trying to lower the volume on “We Want Kairi” chants during Raw.

It all went down during the April 27 episode of WWE Raw when Becky Lynch faced IYO Sky in an open challenge match. Once Asuka got involved, the crowd in Laredo erupted with loud “We Want Kairi” chants, keeping Sane’s name front and center just days after her exit. But here’s where things got messy.

Fans who were inside the arena, and others comparing clips online, are now accusing WWE of lowering the volume of those chants on the broadcast. One fan who uploaded footage from inside the venue didn’t hold back.

“WWE really had the nerve to lower the volume and tried to silence the ‘we want Kairi’ chants. The disrespect is insane and they truly don't deserve her even if they do end up deciding to re-sign her”

Another fan claimed the difference between the live experience and what aired on TV was obvious, accusing WWE of muting the chants on TV.

“Those ‘we want kairi’ chants were LOUD ASF last night but they muted it on TV... and spreading now the false narrative about kairi wanting to go to japan. I wish the worse for this company, HHH and TKO.”

And a third post tried to back it up with a direct comparison between the in-arena audio and the televised version: “#WeWantKairi chants with out WWE’s magic volume tricks! TV vs Live, comparison:” All of this comes after Sane’s release already sparked major backlash online, with #WeWantKairi trending and even her longtime partner Asuka publicly supporting her.

“No matter what, I’ll always be in your corner, Kairi. I’ll never leave you feeling alone.”

Behind the scenes, there was shock as well, since Sane was still involved in a storyline with Asuka and IYO Sky that now has no clear ending. Now, with fans chanting her name on TV and accusing WWE of trying to muffle it, the situation is getting even louder, not quieter. With reactions continuing to build both inside arenas and online, this situation is clearly far from over, and it’s keeping Kairi Sane’s name firmly in the limelight even after her departure.

What do you think about the claims that WWE muted the chants—do you believe there was a difference between the live crowd and the TV broadcast? Let me know your thoughts.