Update on Kairi Sane ahead of the 2026 AEW All Out PPV event

TBS Champion Persephone is scheduled to defend her title against a mystery opponent at AEW All Out 2026. However, it doesn’t look like former WWE star Kairi Sane will be in the match despite internet speculation.

Fightful.com noted the following about Kairi and AEW…

“As of Friday, Kairi was not signed and not planned for AEW All Out, Fightful Select has learned. One source said it would be nearly legally impossible for her to appear at All Out as things stand. Conversations are ongoing with AEW, and it’s expected that she would be on a dual contract if the deal does occur.”

This week, Thekla spoke with TVInsider.com about Kairi potentially joining WWE…

“Kairi has been the talk of the town. I’m only going to believe it once I see it. For the fans, it’s always cool to see a new matchup. We’ll see. Let’s keep our fingers crossed. Let us see if we can spice it up a little bit.”

As of Friday, Kairi was not signed and not planned for AEW All Out, @FightfulSelect has learned.

One source said it would be nearly legally impossible for her to appear at All Out as things stand.

Conversations are ongoing with AEW, and it's expected that she would be on a dual… pic.twitter.com/nZerlDZt1R

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) September 25, 2026