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Asuka Kairi Sane Reunion

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | Last updated Oct 12, 2026 3:15 PM ET

The Kabuki Warriors are back together, at least on camera. Asuka reunited with former tag team partner Kairi Sane in a new video on Asuka’s YouTube channel, per Fightful.

The short clip was filmed for Kairi’s birthday, and the two exchanged presents.

KAIRI and Asuka reunited on KAIRI’s birthday.

KAIRI’s birthday is on September 23rd.

(Asuka’s YouTube) pic.twitter.com/h4USuAPsiZ
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) October 12, 2026

Asuka and Kairi Sane Key Facts

Detail	Info
Who	Asuka and Kairi Sane (The Kabuki Warriors)
What	Reunited in a video on Asuka’s YouTube channel
Occasion	Kairi Sane’s birthday
Kairi Sane’s WWE release	April 24, 2026
Reason for release	Not publicly explained by WWE
Asuka’s last match	Loss to IYO SKY at WWE Backlash
Asuka’s status	Away from WWE; hasn’t left the company
Asuka return date	Not announced
Kairi Sane’s status	Free agent; reported AEW talks, unsigned

Why WWE Released Kairi Sane

WWE released Sane on April 24, and the company hasn’t publicly explained the decision. She was part of the storyline between Asuka and IYO SKY at the time.

After her release, Sane was referenced but not named in a Raw video package building to Asuka vs. IYO at WWE Backlash. In it, Asuka said she got rid of a friend so she wouldn’t turn into another IYO. Fans also chanted for Kairi when Asuka attacked IYO.

When Asuka Returns

Asuka stepped away from WWE after losing to IYO at Backlash, but she hasn’t left the company. WWE hasn’t announced a return date.

Asuka and Kairi Sane Timeline

When	What happened
April 24, 2026	WWE releases Kairi Sane
WWE Backlash 2026	IYO SKY beats Asuka; Asuka steps away
Late July 2026	Sane’s 90-day non-compete expires
September 2026	Fightful Select reports AEW talks; no deal signed
Oct. 12, 2026	Fightful reports the birthday reunion video

Where Kairi Sane Could Sign

Sane is currently a free agent. She hasn’t announced her next move, and Fightful Select reported in September that she was in talks with AEW but had not signed, per Wrestling Inc.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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