Dakota Kai appears to be nearing her comeback to the wrestling ring.
The women’s division on SmackDown is about to receive a boost. The reason? Dakota Kai, who has been absent from action since May of last year due to a torn ACL, is strongly hinting at her return. Furthermore, she shared a video where she showcased her skills while filming promotional content for WrestleMania 40.
This could imply that her comeback is imminent. Prior to this, she also posted a picture on her Instagram stories, seemingly working up a sweat in the gym. Her knee brace was absent when she appeared on Raw after the Royal Rumble. This suggests that she is closer than ever to planning her return. Dakota Kai even reacted to the breakup of her group and expressed her sadness in a post on X.
Notably, she was not present on the show alongside Damage CTRL last week. Kai’s absence raised eyebrows, as she had been accompanying her fellow members for the past few months despite not being fully recovered. The WWE Universe has its suspicions. Some believe that Dakota Kai may have orchestrated a plot against Bayley, which resulted in her betrayal on SmackDown.
However, at this point, it is all speculation. The situation will become clearer when Kai makes her return to WWE television, which could happen as early as this week. Before her injury, Dakota was teamed up with the current Women’s Champion. The two women previously held the Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Currently, Iyo Sky is scheduled to defend her Women’s Championship against Bayley at . This will be a significant night for both competitors. For Sky, it will be her second consecutive match at WrestleMania.
On the other hand, Bayley, despite having been in similar situations before, has yet to compete in her first singles match at The Showcase of the Immortals. There may be a further twist in the story. As mentioned earlier, Dakota Kai could play a major role in the ongoing Damage CTRL saga.
Things would become even more intriguing if she inserts herself into the women’s title match, turning it into a triple threat. It would be poetic to witness Bayley, Sky, and Kai battling it out on the grandest stage of them all.