The wrestler formerly known as Dakota Kai, now competing as Charlie, returned to the ring for the first time since her WWE release. She challenged Kris Statlander for the EVE International Championship at Pro Wrestling EVE’s Wrestle Queendom 8 in London, England. Statlander retained her title in the match.
Charlie, previously Dakota Kai in WWE and a former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, competed in her first match since her release from the company. The event took place at Pro Wrestling EVE’s Wrestle Queendom 8 in London, England. Charlie faced Kris Statlander for the EVE International Championship.
During the bout, Charlie executed a Bayley-To-Belly suplex. Statlander kicked out after Charlie's Kiwi Destroyer. Statlander secured the victory by retaining her title, finishing the match with three consecutive Saturday Night Fever tombstone piledrivers.
This marked Charlie's first in-ring appearance since March 24, 2025, when she last competed at WWE Main Event tapings. She was released by WWE in May 2025. The match was the first encounter between Charlie and Statlander.
Ahead of her return, comments from the former Dakota Kai were available, though specifics were not detailed in reports. The event highlights Charlie's transition to independent wrestling following her WWE departure.
