The former two-time NXT Women’s Tag Team Champion Dakota Kai is among the 10 NXT Superstars who have been released this week by WWE.

WWE has released Malcolm Bivens, Harland, Paige Prinzivalli, Dexter Lumis, Persia Pirotta, Sanjana George, Draco Anthony, Raelyn Divine, Mila Malani, and Dakota Kai heading into the weekend.

Shayna Baszler hailed Kai as one of the best wrestlers she has been in the ring with. The 32-year-old Kai won the inaugural Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic alongside Raquel Rodriguez and the two of them went on to become the inaugural NXT Women’s Tag Team champions.

Kai has stated previously that She is of Samoan and Irish descent. Her younger sister Nyrene is a mixed martial artist. After her release, WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix put out a special tweet for the talented wrestler. Phoenix hailed Kai as a leader and a lovely human being. The veteran also revealed Kai as one of her favorite woman wrestlers.

.@DakotaKai_WWE is a leader and an outstanding talent. One of my favorite woman wrestlers and a lovely human being.

.@DakotaKai_WWE is a leader and an outstanding talent. One of my favorite woman wrestlers and a lovely human being.

— THE GLAMAZON (@TheBethPhoenix) April 29, 2022

Fan reactions after Dakota Kai’s WWE release

Dakota Kai is a three-time world champion in Impact Pro Wrestling and during her stint in WWE, she produced many exhilarating matches.

After her unexpected release, fans have stood by her and sent their supportive messages wishing her the best in her future endeavors.

In the following segment, we will take a look at how the fans have reacted on Twitter post her release.

For years I’ve wondered when they would push @DakotaKai_WWE to the moon. They never did. Seems she was always too good for you and wherever she ends up she’s gonna be a star for certain.

— El Rebél (@rebelshred) April 30, 2022

Also I’m gutted by @DakotaKai_WWE’s release 🥺. Have loved watching her & been a huge fan even before she was signed. Cannot wait to see what the future holds for you 💖. Throwback to a super old pic 🤣 pic.twitter.com/6PPOb1HdIc

— Ashlee (@ThatGeekyTomboy) April 30, 2022

ⓘ This user is already missing Dakota Kai. pic.twitter.com/07dQKbfklM

— 👑𝔸𝕕𝕒𝕞 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕘👑  (@AdamGoldberg28) April 30, 2022

@DakotaKai_WWE appreciation tweet. One of the most talented wrestlers of the generation🙌 https://t.co/m3iQeMoMkg

— SAV- Aditya (@AdityaRKOCMBL7) April 30, 2022

Releasing Dakota Kai was no doubt one of the STUPIDEST moves WWE has ever made, almost as stupid as releasing Keith Lee. Dakota had great talent, experience, and definitely sold bumps. I'll miss Persia Pirotta & Harland as well. Yet they kept some that are far less talented. SMH.

— Roger Wilson (@OutsiderX15) April 30, 2022

Thank you so much for being my favorite part and absolute highlight of NXT and WWE programming in general every week, all the characters, looks, matches and feuds I enjoyed them all 💛 @DakotaKai_WWE #ThankYouKingKota

— GentZilla (@ChivalrousArts) April 30, 2022

https://twitter.com/RoyalWolf619/status/1520354789456060418

It’s going to be interesting to see where Kai heads over next as many promotions would be looking to acquire the services of the immensely talented wrestler.

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