Former WWE stars Aliyah and Dakota Kai Plot Next Moves in Wrestling

Former WWE performers Aliyah and Dakota Kai are quietly plotting their next moves in professional wrestling after their departures from the company, with Aliyah appearing sporadically on the independent circuit and Kai taking steps that suggest a deliberate return to the ring. Both women have told fans and interviewers in recent months that they intend to continue their careers in wrestling after leaving WWE, with each pursuing different short-term paths since their exits.

Aliyah, who left WWE just over two years ago, has worked only two independent dates since her release, both for Destiny Wrestling in Canada. She has remained visible to fans through podcast appearances and interviews and told a recent interviewer that she is not finished with wrestling. Promoters reportedly discussed including her as part of a stable at one point, but that plan did not come to fruition.

Dakota Kai, released in May, has spent most of her time streaming and producing podcasts, including an ongoing show cohosted with fellow performers Zelina Vega under the ZELVX and CHARLIE GIRL banner. While she has not wrestled publicly since her WWE departure, she has been preparing for a comeback. Observers...