Kairi Sane, now simply known as KAIRI, has not been active in wrestling since being released to WWE earlier this year. However, the former WWE Superstar recently made a guest appearance Chris Jericho’s Rock N Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise where he not only signed autographs, but also appeared in person for the first time in months. He mixed it with the likes of Blake Christian, Jay Lethal and Zach Gibson, but that was only allowed because of where it all took place.
in the last edition “Wrestling Observer Radio“Dave Meltzer explained that KAIRI was able to get physical work not because it signed with AEW, but because the work took place in international waters. “It has nothing to do with being signed to AEW,” Meltzer said. “He does not have a visa for the United States and can perform in international (waters). He can go by boat, he can’t work in the United States yet, but he can go by boat, it’s out of US jurisdiction, and he can do meetings, and he can speak there. So they did it.”
KAIRI is still a free agent despite the rumors AEW is chasing him in September. AEW President Tony Khan was even asked about the former WWE Superstar AEW WrestleDream 2026where he praised KAIRI for being one of the best wrestlers in the world. As for his visa, KAIRI doesn’t really have any visa issues as he hasn’t applied for one since leaving WWE, but that will change if he signs with AEW as the visa approval process will begin after signing.
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