One Big Thing
Shayna Baszler fired a direct shot at Damage CTRL on social media, highlighting the faction’s ongoing injury issues after Dakota Kai’s recent concussion diagnosis.
Key Details
- Dakota Kai is sidelined with a concussion, adding to Damage CTRL’s injury woes
- Baszler referenced her previous comments about Damage CTRL’s inability to “stay healthy long enough to be champion”
- Multiple Damage CTRL members are currently injured:
- Asuka (knee injury since May)
- Kairi Sane (recent arm injury)
- Dakota Kai (current concussion, previously recovered from ACL and meniscus tears)
Why It Matters
This situation highlights the growing tension between Baszler and Damage CTRL, while also spotlighting the physical toll of professional wrestling on performers. The mounting injuries have significantly impacted Damage CTRL’s momentum in WWE.
By The Numbers
- Kai missed 10 months (May 2023 to March 2024) with an ACL tear
- Additional 3-month absence in 2024 due to meniscus injury
- Baszler hasn’t won on Raw since September 2024
Recent Context
- Kai lost the Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament finals to Lyra Valkyria
- Kai and IYO SKY defeated Baszler and Zoey Stark in their last Raw encounter
Looking Ahead
The timing of Kai’s injury and Baszler’s comments could signal a potential storyline development between these performers when Kai returns to action.
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