Dakota Kai hasn’t worked a match since last May after suffering a torn ACL.
On a recent Twitch stream, the Damage CTRL member provided an update on her status and recovery, noting that she is able to move normally but hasn’t been cleared. She said,
“I’m so sick of seeing people saying, ‘She can run and jump, but she’s not cleared still?’ No, that’s not how this works. Obviously, I can run and jump because I’ve been doing it for the last few months, but they have a set date for when you actually get cleared because I have to still do matches and they have to check all the boxes of when I’m actually cleared. I’m not going to be in a wheelchair for nine months and then suddenly stand up and go, ‘I’m cured.’ That’s not how it works.”
She added, “I have been running. I have been jumping. Please stop with ‘she’s lying, she’s faking.’ Do you think it’s been my choice to not wrestle for nine months? Do you think it’s been my choice? No. I don’t know when the clear date is. Please stop asking me. Rehab is going great though. It’s definitely not long now.”
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Dakota Kai Provides Update on Her Injury and Recovery
Professional wrestler Dakota Kai has been out of action since May of last year due to a torn ACL. However, she recently provided an update on her status and recovery during a Twitch stream. While she mentioned that she is able to move normally, she clarified that she hasn’t been cleared to return to the ring.
Kai addressed the misconception that just because she can run and jump, she should be cleared to compete. She explained that there is a specific process and timeline for being cleared, which involves ticking off certain boxes and ensuring that she is fully ready to return to wrestling. Simply being able to run and jump doesn’t mean she is ready for the physical demands of the sport.
She expressed frustration with people accusing her of lying or faking her injury. Kai emphasized that it hasn’t been her choice to be sidelined for nine months and that she doesn’t have control over when she will be cleared to wrestle again. She urged fans to stop asking her about the clear date, as she herself doesn’t know when it will be. However, she reassured everyone that her rehabilitation is going well and that it won’t be much longer before she can make her comeback.
Injuries are a common occurrence in professional wrestling, and they can have a significant impact on a wrestler’s career. Recovering from an injury requires patience, dedication, and following a carefully planned rehabilitation program. It’s important for fans to understand that the healing process takes time and that wrestlers cannot rush their return to the ring.
Dakota Kai’s update serves as a reminder that injuries are not easy to overcome, both physically and mentally. It highlights the challenges wrestlers face when dealing with injuries and the frustration they experience when they are unable to do what they love. It also sheds light on the rigorous process of being cleared to compete again, which involves thorough medical evaluations and ensuring that the wrestler is fully healed and ready to perform at their best.
As fans, it’s crucial to support wrestlers during their recovery process and show understanding for the time it takes to heal. Dakota Kai’s determination and positive outlook on her rehabilitation journey are inspiring, and fans can look forward to her return to the ring once she receives medical clearance.
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