Dakota Kai

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Cheree Georgina "Charlie" Crowley (born 6 May 1988) is a New Zealand professional wrestler. She is performing on the independent circuit under the ring name Charlie. She is best known for her tenure in WWE, where she performed under the ring name Dakota Kai. Crowley was released from WWE in April 2022 but returned to the company that July and joined the main roster, where she became part of the stable Damage CTRL. As part of the stable, she became a two-time WWE Women's Tag Team Champion with Iyo Sky. Crowley was once again released from WWE in May 2025. Cheree Georgina Crowley 6 May 1988 (age 38) Auckland, New Zealand Ring name(s) Charlie Dakota Kai Evie5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[ 121 lb (55 kg) Auckland, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Trained by Impact Pro Wrestling WWE Performance Center Debut 15 December 2007 Crowley appeared on 14 October 2015 episode of NXT as Evie, losing to the debuting Nia Jax.On 15 December 2016, Crowley signed a contract with WWE,[13] and in June 2017, she was announced as a participant in the upcoming Mae Young Classic under the new ring name Dakota Kai. According to Crowley, she wanted her new ring name to sound tomboyish but still reflect her Samoan heritage. The word Kai means sea in the Polynesian language, indicating her journey to get to WWE, and contrary to popular belief, is not a reference to Leilani Kai. WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Iyo Sky NXT Women's Tag Team Championship (2 times, inaugural) – with Raquel González[133] NXT Women's Championship Invitational

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On 30 July 2022, Kai re-signed with WWE and returned at SummerSlam alongside Bayley and Iyo Sky (formerly known as Io Shirai), confronting Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair.[77] She officially joined the Raw brand as a heel and made her debut for the brand the following night.[78][79] On 8 August episode of Raw, the trio challenged Belair, Alexa Bliss and Asuka to a six-woman tag team match at Clash at the CastleOn 28 January 2023, Kai entered the women's Royal Rumble match at the titular event. She eliminated five wrestlers before being eliminated by LynchIn late 2024, Kai entered the tournament to crown the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion, challenging Lyra Valkyria in the finals on the 13 January 2025 episode of Raw, which she lost.[104] On 27 January, it was reported that Kai had suffered another injury, this time a concussion.[105] On the 27 March episode of Main Event, Kai defeated Ivy Nile in what would be her final match in WWE.On 2 May, Kai was once again released from her WWE contract, ending her second tenure of three years with the company In September 2009, Crowley starred in the music video for "Sweet December