Kairi Sane may be caught in WWE’s most toxic on-screen partnership right now, but behind the scenes, she’s getting serious respect.
On October 15, 2025, WrestleVotes reported that multiple sources within WWE had high praise for Kairi’s recent performances—specifically pointing to her emotional backstage segments with Asuka and her hard-fought match against Rhea Ripley on RAW.
According to the report, there was “high praise following her match with Rhea Ripley on RAW this past Monday & from her recent backstage segments with Asuka.” The acknowledgment comes at a pivotal moment in Kairi’s WWE career, as her character continues to unravel.
That praise is well-earned. On the RAW following Crown Jewel 2025, Kairi stepped into the ring with Rhea Ripley after being publicly berated—and slapped—by Asuka backstage. The segment drew gasps from the live crowd in Perth and set the tone for what would become a dramatic, emotionally charged match.
Kairi even reintroduced her original entrance theme, “The Next Voyage” by CFO$, sparking a wave of nostalgia among fans who associate that theme with her most memorable WWE run. While Ripley ultimately scored the victory with a brutal Riptide, Kairi left it all in the ring—fighting back with stiff offense and showing a fiercer edge than fans have seen in years.
The aftermath of the match didn’t cool things down. Ripley attempted to slam Asuka through the announce table, prompting Kairi to interfere with a kendo stick—only to get planted with a devastating DDT through the desk herself.
Despite the losses, Kairi’s performances have reignited interest in her character, and backstage officials are taking notice. Whether this leads to a solo push or a dramatic split from Asuka and Damage CTRL remains to be seen, but it’s clear Kairi is once again proving her value in and out of the ring.
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October 15, 2025 11:02 pm
