Hōsako Kaori(宝迫 香織)aka Kairi Sane made her return to WWE on 17 January 2020 after dealing with the injury. Kairi got back in-to ring action during Friday's WWE live event in Lafayette, LA, at the Cajundome.
She made her return public through a tweet earlier that day.
Kairi was present in the recent episodes of WWE over two weeks; however, she had not wrestled since December 2019. Sources reportedly revealed that she suffered a concussion in the contest, which still remains behind the shadows.
Kairi Sane against the game with Becky Lynch on 17 January 2020 (©: YouTube/Michael Vargas)
Despite getting back to WWE, Kairi Sane and her tag-teammates Asuka and Sarah Logan were defeated by Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Natalya.
The rumors of Kairi's return in WWE hit off the headlines since December 2019, projecting a tag team match against Becky Lynch and her mates on 21 January 2020. Kairi made her re-appearance in WWE as per the rumors, four days ahead.
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Kairi Sane's WWE Career And Contract
Kairi Sane, 31, was athletic since her young age. During her early professional career, she was named 'Goddess of Stardom' three times and 'Artist of Stardom' four times.
After successful career initiatives, WWE offered her a contract offer in October 2016. Later, in March 2017, she signed a three-contract with WWE for $60,000 per year (reportedly). On 30 June 2017, she made her debut in WWE's developmental division, NXT. She played a couple of seasons in WWE's NXT until 2019.
Furthermore, she competed Mae Young Classic and won a career-defining tournament by beating former UFC fighter Shayna Baszler in the Finale.
In April 2019, Kairi Sane, along with Asuka, joined the tag-team with Saraya-Jade Bevis, aka Paige, as Kabuki Warriors. However, she suffered an injury, reportedly concussion. After nearly a couple of months, she returned back to WWE against a match with Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Natalya.
What Is Kairi's Entrance Music?
It's named 'The Next Voyage,' which is sung by Kairi Sane herself. She and her tag teammate, Asuka, share the same entrance music as being a 'Kabuki Warriors.'
Kairi, who stands at the height of 5 feet and 1 inch tall, shared a new video of her entrance music, where she has sung a cappella version, probably suits her. You can find her WWE entrance music on YouTube and other music sites.
What Is Her Salary From Wrestling?
The estimated salary of WWE NXT ranges around $80 thousand per year, which means that Kairi made the same amount throughout her career in WWE NXT. She was also reported to have signed a three-year contract with WWE for $60,000 per year back in 2017.
Despite the alleged salary and earnings, Kairi has not disclosed her net worth. However, her blazing career reflects that she might be enjoying substantial gains from her wrestling career.
Besides Being A Wrestler, Kairi Is An Actress
No matter what, WWE operates under the script, which makes all the wrestlers actors/actresses. Kairi, who is also a professional wrestler, fits into those groups. However, she has her acting career apart from WWE.
She got into an acting industry with her debut movie named Sūpu～Umarekawari no Monogatari in 2012. Before that, she had already made her television appearance in Zenigata Kintarō (2011).
Besides that, she has starred in other projects like Gachigase (2012), Sekai Fushigi Hakken (2013), Nakai Masahiro no Mininaru Toshokan (2014), and Naruhodo! Haisukūru (2015).