AEW President Tony Khan has commented on the possibility of signing previous WWE Star Kairi Sane, expressing interest in the Japanese star following her departure from WWE earlier this year.
Sane was among several talents was shown the door by by WWE on April 24, 2026, and speculation has continued regarding her next move, including a potential signing with AEW.
Per Fightful, Sane had not put pen to paper a contract with AEW as of WrestleDream weekend, although preliminary discussions between the two sides have continued.
But those opportunities have according to reports been delayed while discussions with AEW remain ongoing, the report also indicated that Sane has attracted considerable interest from promotions in Japan. “Light discussions have continued, and there is heavy interest in Japan that is being held up by the AEW talks,” Fightful indicated.
Khan was asked about Sane’s free-agent status and whether she could potentially join the company — during the AEW WrestleDream post-presentation media scrum. “She’s a fantastic grappler. “I think that’s very, very compelling, and I’m very intrigued by the possibility of that.” I can’t speak to that currently. I’m incredibly aware of and excited to see that she’s a free agent,” Khan mentioned.
While Khan stopped short of confirming any negotiations or plans to bring Sane into AEW, his comments made clear that he is interested in the possibility of signing the past WWE star.
For now, Sane’s wrestling future remains undecided, with AEW and potential opportunities in Japan per those familiar with the matter among the possibilities.
No agreement has been declared, and it remains to be seen where Sane will make her next move.