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4-time WWE Women’s Champion gets ‘semi-retired’ update after Backlash match

Just like that, another legend may have retired, as former four-time WWE Women’s Champion Asuka might be heading into retirement after her match against Iyo Sky at Backlash 2026. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reports that Asuka is now considered “semi-retired” following her loss to Sky. Talent backstage was reportedly wishing her “goodbye” after […] The post 4-time WWE Women’s Champion gets ‘semi-retired’ update after Backlash match appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Backstage Update on Asuka Emerges After Emotional WWE Backlash Match

At WWE Backlash, Asuka and IYO SKY finally met inside the ring after months of buildup. It was years in the making since they go way back in Japan and being members of Damage CTRL.The Genius of the Sky outlasted her mentor, hitting her with the Over The Moonsault for the pinfall victory. Asuka was […] The post Backstage Update on Asuka Emerges After Emotional WWE Backlash Match appeared first on HEAVY.

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WWE Fans Chant For Fired Wrestler During Backlash Match

WWE fans chanted in favor of Kairi Sane at the Backlash PLE during a match between Asuka and Io Sky. Sane was previously involved a storyline with both women as three popular female wrestlers all coming from Japan. However, WWE pulled the rug from under Sane to fire her a few weeks ago during the […] The post WWE Fans Chant For Fired Wrestler During Backlash Match appeared first on HEAVY.

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AJ Styles was ‘a little confused’ by Kairi Sane’s shocking WWE release

Just days after the successful conclusion of the 2026 WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada, fans received the shocking news of WWE’s roster cut. Several LFG, NXT, and main-roster Superstars were let go, including Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and even Kairi Sane. While Kingston and Woods were granted their release […] The post AJ Styles was ‘a little confused’ by Kairi Sane’s shocking WWE release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-WWE star Kairi Sane claps back at ‘walked away’ rumors after release

Think what you want to think about Kairi Sane’s WWE release, but the former Kabuki Warriors member has clapped back at the rumors surrounding her exit. Sane took to X, formerly Twitter, to post a viral message to clarify the rumors. She made it clear that she “never walked away,” and she has “given my […] The post Ex-WWE star Kairi Sane claps back at ‘walked away’ rumors after release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Does this WWE Backlash announcement tease recently released star’s return?

Could there be a chance that the recently released Kairi Sane makes her return at the upcoming WWE Backlash PLE during a match between Iyo Sky and Asuka? Shortly after the Apr. 27, 2026, edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE made a match between Sky and Asuka official at Backlash, which takes place on May […] The post Does this WWE Backlash announcement tease recently released star’s return? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The real reason WWE released Kairi Sane emerges

While it was shocking to fans, Kairi Sane’s release by WWE during the company’s latest round of roster cuts didn’t come as a surprise to some. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Radio (via WrestleTalk) reports that Sane’s release was granted because she “indicated that she wanted to move back” to Japan. Despite speculation, it […] The post The real reason WWE released Kairi Sane emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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