Dakota Kai Addresses Potentially Joining AEW After WWE Release

Dakota Kai isnt locking herself into one destinationand AEW or TNA could both be in play once shes fully back in the ring. Speaking on Busted Open Radio on February 12, 2026, Kai addressed speculation about where she could land next following her upcoming return match. While she didnt confirm talks with any promotion, she made it clear shes keeping her options wide open. That comment comes just weeks after it was confirmed she will compete under the name Charlie at Wrestle Queendom 8 on March 8, 2026International Womens Daychallenging AEWs Kris Statlander for the EVE International Championship. Before that announcement, Fightful Select reported in a Q&A that Kai had gotten new ring gear made, leading to talk that she was preparing for a serious in-ring comeback. Sean Ross Sapp noted he wouldnt be surprised if she ended up back in Japan at some point, though no concrete plans were confirmed. Kai, released by WWE on May 2, 2025, has kept a lower wrestling profile since, focusing largely on her Twitch community. Still, she recently admitted on stream how much she misses competing. Now, with a title match on the horizon and multiple major promotions potentially in play, Kais next chapter feels closer than ever. Where do you think Dakota Kai should land nextAEW, TNA, Japan, or somewhere completely unexpected? Drop your thoughts below and let us know where you want to see her wrestle next. G Add as a preferred source on Google