As Bayley and Dakota Kai share close ties outside of WWE, fans were hoping for an emotional response from role models when reports came up about Kai’s release from the WWE deal. Hours after the news broke, Bailey took her to social media to share a carefree, yet heartfelt response, and celebrate the journey she shared together on WWE.
Using X, Bayley shared a series of throwback photos from Dakota Kai from Damage Ctrl Days. The collection includes photoshoot moments and some candid behind the scenes shots, highlighting the deep bonds they shared across screens. In the caption of Heartfelt, the former women’s champion lovingly called Kai her “Forever.”
Bailey played a pivotal role in bringing the Kiwi superstar back to WWE after its first release in April 2022. When Bailey introduced damage to the Ctrl faction, Dakotaka Kai was brought back as an important member alongside Iyo Sky. The trio continued to dominate the women’s division for quite some time before the momentum halted due to an injury-related setback.
Fans and friends are naturally heartbroken about her departure, but Dakota Kai is already making headlines in the world of professional wrestling. According to Fightful Select, several wrestling agents and promotions have shown strong interest in signing former female tag team champions. It will be interesting to see where the 34-year-old journey will take her to the next location.
