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Dakota Kai, As Charlie, Sets Return vs. AEW’s Kris Statlander at EVE Wrestle Queendom 8 on March 8

Will Ospreay says he personally booked the free agent for the showcase.

Overview

  • Pro-Wrestling EVE announced that Charlie (formerly Dakota Kai) will wrestle Kris Statlander at Wrestle Queendom 8 on March 8.
  • Statlander enters the matchup as the reigning AEW Women’s Champion, bringing top-tier visibility to the independent event.
  • Ospreay, helping curate the card, targeted unaffiliated talent and messaged Kai directly after confirming she was not under contract.
  • He said Kai replied immediately and was “super eager” to appear, noting her enthusiasm to wrestle Statlander and celebrate the show.
  • Kai told Busted Open she has not wrestled since March 2025 following her May WWE release and is open to future opportunities with AEW or TNA.