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Will Ospreay Backs AEW Signing of Former WWE Star After In-Ring Return

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All Elite Wrestling is reportedly considering signing former WWE star Dakota Kai, now competing as Charlie. The move follows her in-ring debut at Pro-Wrestling EVE's Wrestle Queendom VIII on March 8 in London, where she returned to competition for the first time since May of last year after being released from WWE.

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    Will Ospreay has expressed strong support for former WWE star Charlotte (Dakota Kai) joining All Elite Wrestling.
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    Ospreay specifically cited the wrestler as an ideal candidate following her recent in-ring return at Pro-Wrestling EVE's Wrestle Queendom 8 event.
Mar 09, 20:03 "Wrestling Will Ospreay Would Like To See Charlie (Dakota Kai) In AEW"
Mar 09, 17:31 'Will Ospreay Wants Dakota Kai to Join AEW' - Former WWE star returned at Pro Wrestling EVE on March 8 in London for her first match since release.
Mar 09, 16:00 "Wrestling / News Will Ospreay Expresses Interest in Seeing Dakota Kai In AEA Amid Her In-Ring Return" - Former International Champion expressed interest after nearly a year away from competition at EVE Wrestle Queendom VIII.
Mar 09, 14:31 "Wrestlingnews Will Ospreay Supports AEw Potentially Signing former WWE Star"
Mar 09, 13:45 'Will Osproy Gives Seal of Approval for AEW to Sign Former Wwe Superstar' - Charlie (formerly Dakota Kai) competed at EVE Wrestle Queendom VIII in London.

Will Ospreay has voiced his support for and expressed interest in seeing former WWE star Dakota Kai (now competing as Charlie) join All Elite Wrestling following her recent first-in-ring return.

— [Mar 09, 17:31] Will Ospreay Wants Dakota Kai To Join AEW

"Will" has stated he would like to see a former WWE star sign with an organization after their in-ring debut and highlighted this opportunity for Charlie at her recent return.

— [Mar 09, 20:03] Will Ospreay Would Like To See Charlie (Dakota Kai) In AEW

"Will" has given his seal of approval regarding the potential signing by All Elite Wrestling and noted that Tony Khan is always in search for valuable talent.

— [Mar 09, 13:43] Will Ospreay Gives Seal Of Approval
Will Ospreay Wants Charlie (FKA Dakota Kai) In AEW (AEW News)
Will Ospreay Would Like To See Charlie (Dakota Kai) In AEW

At Pro-Wrestling: EVE's Wrestle Queendom 8 show in early April (text date says "March" but context implies the event is after Feb), wrestler Will Ospreay commented on a social media post suggesting Charlie should join AEW, stating he would like to see her there. This follows Dakota Kai making her first match since March of that year against Kris Statlander for an EVE International Championship title in February (text date says "March" but context implies the event is after Feb).

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Will Ospreay Wants Dakota Kai To Join AEW

Former WWE star Dakota Kai (now competing as "Charlie") has received a one-word endorsement from AEW wrestler Will Ospreay regarding her potential return to All Elite Wrestling. This comment follows Charlie's successful independent debut at Pro Wrestling EVE 146: Wrestle Queendom VIII on March 8, where she returned after being released by WWE in May of the previous year and taking time off for health reasons over a period that included injuries like Penelope Ford affecting AEW roster depth.

Will Ospreay Expresses Interest in Seeing Dakota Kai in AEW Amid Her In-Ring Return

Former AEW International Champion Will Ospreay has expressed interest in seeing Dakota Kai (Charlie) compete again after her recent return to the ring. This follows a social media exchange where Ospreay, who serves as EVE's producer and creative team member, confirmed he would be happy for fans if she joined All Elite Wrestling following an unsuccessful challenge at Pro-Wrestling: EVE Wrestle Queendom VIII in London on March 9, 2026.