Dakota Kai: The Fearless Warrior of the WWE Ring

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A professional wrestler from New Zealand, Dakota Kai is currently signed to WWE. Her real name is Cheree Crowley. Dakota Kai was born on May 6, 1988, in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Dakota Kai made her wrestling debut in 2007 at the age of 19. She began her career in New Zealand before moving to Australia to further her training.

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Dakota Kai is the ring name that Cheree Crowley uses as a professional wrestler. The name "Kai" is a reference to her Maori heritage, as it means "food" in the Maori language.

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Dakota Kai signed with WWE in 2018 and was assigned to the NXT brand. She has competed in several high-profile matches, including a WarGames match and a match for the NXT Women's Championship.

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Dakota Kai's signature moves include the Kai-Ropractor (a backstabber), the Scorpion Kick (a spinning heel kick), and the GTK (a Go To Kick).

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In 2019, Dakota Kai suffered a torn ACL during a live event. She underwent surgery and returned to the ring in 2020.

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Dakota Kai is active on social media and has a large following on Instagram and Twitter. She frequently posts about her wrestling career, her personal life, and her love for animals.

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