Former Women's Champion says Vince McMahon told her she could return 'anytime'

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in his office
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon in his office

As per former NXT Women's Champion Kairi Sane, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon told her she can come back to the USA 'anytime', if she wishes.

Kairi Sane parted ways with WWE in December 2021. She also worked as an ambassador for WWE after returning to Japan in 2020.

Sane recently spoke with Entamenext and opened up about her relationship with Vince McMahon. The former RAW star stated that McMahon told her she can come back to America, anytime she wants. She also heaped major praise on the WWE Chairman.

“I think he is very unusual. Vince also smiled and said, ‘If you want to come back, come back to America anytime.' Vince is very enthusiastic about his work and is still at the forefront of the field. He always gave me and Asuka-san a kind voice, although he sometimes gave strict guidance and training to the players and staff in some games," she said. [H/T and credits for the translation to Wrestling Inc.]
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Kairi Sane did quite well during her brief stint in Vince McMahon's promotion

Kairi Sane was offered a WWE deal in 2016, and she signed a three-year deal with the company in early 2017. It didn't take her long to make a name for herself as she won the Mae Young Classic tournament later that year. She defeated Shayna Baszler in the finals to win the tournament.

At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV, she defeated Baszler again to win her first and only NXT Women's Championship. Sane lost the belt to Baszler at WWE Evolution, so her reign lasted 71 days. In 2019, Sane formed a tag team with Asuka, with the duo calling themselves The Kabuki Warriors.

They won the Women's Tag Team Championship on one occasion, and the duo held the belts for 181 days before Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross dethroned them at WrestleMania 36.

Sane was one of the most beloved superstars in WWE during her run. The WWE Universe had nothing but respect and admiration for Sane, and her exit left many fans upset. If Sane chooses to return to WWE someday, she would certainly receive a big pop from the crowd.

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