The waiting game continues for KAIRI and AEW — but the holdup is not what many fans thought. According to Fightful Select, the Pirate Princess’s AEW status is NOT being held up by visa issues, contrary to recent reports swirling around the wrestling world.
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KAIRI has been a free agent since her WWE release in April, and speculation about an AEW move has followed her ever since. Recent chatter suggested her U.S. work visa was the problem — but Fightful Select’s latest report clears that up definitively.
Visa Is Not the Problem
The report states that while KAIRI’s U.S. visa has expired, the renewal process can be expedited once a deal is reached — and an expedited visa can be approved in as little as 15 business days. In other words, paperwork would not stand in the way of an AEW debut if pen is put to paper.
The simple truth: she remains unsigned. AEW boss Tony Khan has previously said he is “very intrigued” by the possibility of KAIRI appearing in AEW, but the two sides have yet to come to terms. Recent reports have also suggested that Japanese interest in the former NXT Women’s Champion has been put on hold as the AEW talks drag on.
What’s Next for the Pirate Princess?
KAIRI has stayed visible on the wrestling calendar — she has been announced for Chris Jericho’s upcoming cruise, keeping her name in front of fans while the AEW situation plays out. With her visa situation officially a non-issue, the ball is firmly in the negotiating court.
One thing is clear: wherever KAIRI lands next, it will be one of the biggest free-agent signings of the year. The question is whether Tony Khan finally closes the deal — and how fast she can sail into AEW once he does.
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Source: Fightful — read the full story there.
