Kairi Sane is signaling the start of a new chapter in her WWE run, unveiling a striking new hairstyle on social media at a time when her role on Monday Night Raw is shifting. The change comes as “The Pirate Princess” navigates growing tensions between her longtime partner Asuka and former stablemate IYO SKY.
On Instagram, Sane showcased her new look—a gradient of blue fading into magenta and pink—just days after a punishing match on Raw against Stephanie Vaquer. That contest ended in defeat for Sane, who left the bout with a busted lip after a physical exchange.
The match marked the latest step in Sane’s evolving position since the quiet dissolution of Damage CTRL earlier this spring. Over the past month, she has officially reunited with Asuka to re-form the Kabuki Warriors, rekindling a popular tandem that has simultaneously deepened the divide with IYO SKY. The split has been underscored by weeks of uneasy backstage encounters and ringside altercations throughout August.
The rivalry with Vaquer also appears far from over. Following Monday’s match, Asuka confronted Vaquer directly, hinting at a potential storyline for the Kabuki Warriors as they re-establish themselves in the division. Sane, meanwhile, has stayed active outside Raw, facing names such as Lyra Valkyria on WWE Main Event late last month to maintain her in-ring sharpness during this transitional period.
While the lip injury is minor, the new look represents more than a cosmetic update. It serves as a statement of intent: Kairi Sane is moving forward with renewed focus, ready to take on the next stage of her career alongside Asuka as new challenges await on Raw.