Former WWE champion shares emotional message before RAW

Dakota Kai reflected on her WWE journey ahead of her Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament finals match against Lyra Valkyria on RAW. The Damage CTRL member advanced to the finals after defeating Zoey Stark, while Valkyria secured her spot by overcoming IYO SKY in the semifinals.

The championship match represents a pivotal moment for Kai, who has yet to capture a singles title during her tenure with the company. Her path to this opportunity includes notable tag team success as a two-time WWE Women’s Champion.

Career Milestone Opportunity

Kai opened up about her seven-and-a-half-year WWE career through a message on X/Twitter, sharing memories of practicing moves with her brother and addressing her previous championship pursuits:

I’ve been about WWE for 7 and a half years. This has been my dream for as long as I can remember, way back when I was practicing DDTs on my lil bro in the lounge (don’t try this at home, lol). With each opportunity to win a singles championship over the years, I’ve given my all every time… even if I fell short, every time. I don’t want to say ‘failure isn’t an option’ because failure has been a part of my story and I’ve learned from it. I hope to make you all proud.🤍