Here are the latest backstage update on Kairi Sane’s free agency, addressing rumors about her visa status and potential AEW future.
The professional wrestling future of KAIRI remains unconfirmed as the former WWE Superstar carefully weighs her next career move.
While speculation has run rampant regarding a potential landing spot in All Elite Wrestling following her departure from WWE earlier this year, sources indicate that an official agreement has not yet been finalized.
Exploring Options In U.S. And Japan
KAIRI remains a free agent on the open market, with dialogue between her camp and AEW ongoing. Alongside interest from North American promotions, she also holds multiple standing offers to return to action in Japan.
Addressing the situation during the AEW WrestleDream media scrum, AEW President Tony Khan acknowledged her status on the market:
“She’s a fantastic wrestler. I can’t speak to that at this time, but I’m very aware of and excited to see that she’s a free agent. I think that’s very, very interesting, and I’m very intrigued by the possibility of that.”
Clarifying The Visa Rumors
Recent rumors suggested that administrative delays or active visa complications were holding up an imminent AEW debut. However, backstage reports have clarified that her current visa status is a standard procedural matter rather than a roadblock.
Because her previous U.S. work visa expired following her WWE departure, any future employer or agency would need to sponsor her renewal. Because an official contract with AEW has not been signed, that sponsorship process has simply not commenced. Industry insiders note that once an agreement is ultimately reached, an expedited work visa application can be approved in as few as 15 business days, meaning the paperwork is not what is preventing a deal from closing.
Upcoming Appearances
Amid the ongoing speculation surrounding her future, KAIRI is still slated to take part in high-profile independent bookings, including an upcoming appearance on Chris Jericho’s annual Jericho Cruise this November. While the booking has added fuel to fan theories connecting her to AEW, sources emphasize that the cruise appearance should not be taken as an automatic confirmation of an impending signing.
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