Kairi Sane does not have a work visa for the United States, which is why her first appearance since leaving WWE took place at sea, according to Dave Meltzer.
Sane appeared on the final night of Chris Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea. She got physical with Zack Gibson, Blake Christian and Jay Lethal during a segment and hit Lethal with the Insane Elbow.
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer said Sane cannot legally work wrestling events in the U.S. without a visa. Because the cruise ship was in international waters, she was able to take part without falling under U.S. jurisdiction.
Before the cruise, Sane said she had received a “wonderful offer” to appear.
“The idea of working aboard a ship as the ‘Pirate Princess’ really excites me. After leaving WWE, I wanted my first wrestling related activity to be something I genuinely wanted to do, and this was it,” Sane said.
Sane remains a free agent. She has reportedly held talks with AEW but had not reached a deal before the cruise.
