Kairi Sane breaks silence on WWE release: 'Huge shock'

Kairi Sane in ring during Monday Night RAW at State Farm Arena on February 23, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bradlee Rutledge/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images Kairi Sane has opened up about her release from WWE release this spring, calling the move a “huge shock.” Following WrestleMania 42, WWE underwent massive roster cut that saw the release of around two dozen stars, including Zelina Vega, Aleister Black, Alba Fyre, and the entire Wyatt Sicks stable. Soon, The New Day’s departure from the promotion was also announced. Sane being a part of those cuts bewildered many fans, especially since she was being featured heavily in a major storyline with Asuka and Iyo Sky that was suddenly dropped. The audience at Backlash in May even let their displeasure be known by chanting “We want Kairi” throughout a match between Sky and Asuka. Now, the Japanese superstar has addressed her departure from WWE, and she sounded as surprised about it as the fans when speaking to Weekly