Emotional tribute shows how much Kairi meant behind the scenes
Summary
– IYO SKY shared a heartfelt message after Kairi Sane’s WWE release
– She described Kairi as her best friend and someone deeply loved backstage
– The tribute adds to growing support from fans and fellow wrestlers for Kairi
IYO SKY has shared an emotional tribute to Kairi Sane following her WWE release, giving fans a deeply personal look at the bond they built far beyond the ring.
As support for Kairi continues to grow online with fans pushing the #WeWantKairi movement, IYO chose to speak directly from the heart with a long message on social media.
She admitted that while every athlete eventually reaches a turning point in life and career, she was heartbroken that Kairi’s moment came so suddenly and unexpectedly.
IYO explained that Kairi was loved by everyone around her, not only for her talent in the ring but also for the person she was behind the scenes.
She described her as kind, funny, charming, and called her a proud best friend who stood beside her through some of the hardest moments of their journey in America.
Their friendship grew through shared struggles, tears, and the challenges of building careers far from home, making the message feel even more personal for longtime fans.
One of the most emotional parts of the tribute came when IYO mentioned how difficult it would be knowing Kairi would no longer be sitting in the passenger seat of their rental car, showing how much everyday life has changed.
Even with that heartbreak, IYO made it clear she believes Kairi’s next chapter will be something special.
She said Kairi’s talent, combined with everything she learned during her time in WWE, will help make her future even bigger.
IYO ended the tribute by wishing Kairi success and happiness, telling her she loves her and promising they will remain best friends forever.
The message follows similar support from Asuka and adds even more weight to the growing response from inside the WWE locker room.
While fans continue demanding Kairi’s return, messages like this show how deeply respected and loved she remains among the people closest to her.
選手として人生やキャリアを考える上で誰しもいつかは分岐点が来るのは理解しているけども、それが突然のタイミングにおとずれてしまったことを私は寂しく思います💔
カイリはパフォーマーとしてもひとりの人間としても、ほんとに同僚みんなに愛されていました。… pic.twitter.com/zrJZXeWI6t
— IYO SKY (@Iyo_SkyWWE) April 25, 2026
