AEW star Will Ospreay voiced support for Charlie (fka Dakota Kai) to join AEW following her in-ring return at Pro Wrestling EVE's Wrestle Queendom 8. As an EVE producer, Ospreay booked Charlie for the event and affirmed a fan's query about her potential AEW signing.
Building on Charlie's return match against AEW's Kris Statlander at Wrestle Queendom 8—where Statlander retained the EVE International Championship—Ospreay, who handled booking duties, responded 'Yes' on X to a fan asking if fans wanted to see Charlie in an AEW ring. This endorsement has fueled speculation that AEW owner Tony Khan may pursue the veteran to strengthen the women's division.
Charlie's WWE career spanned a 2016 debut, inaugural NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship, and two WWE Women’s Tag Team titles as part of Damage CTRL with IYO SKY during her second run, which ended with her May 2025 release after a March 2025 match.
With AEW introducing Women’s World Tag Team Championships amid challenges like injuries, Charlie's experience from her recent 12-minute showcase could add depth to programming like Dynamite and Collision.
