Dakota Kai Has a Torn ACL, Undergoing Surgery

Dakota Kai said on Twitter that she suffered a torn ACL last month and was going in for surgery today.

She suffered the injury at an NXT house show on December 7. After a running kick spot, she had trouble getting up and the referee threw up the “X” and she was taken out of the match.

I’m about to head into surgery, so let me give you an update ♡ ☁️ pic.twitter.com/GSwhIhRjBV

— Kingslayer (@DakotaKai_WWE) January 17, 2019

I had always felt invincible. Working through minor injuries was something I never thought twice about because love what I get to do.

On December 7th in Green Bay during the last NXT Road Loop of 2018, I planted my foot awkwardly after a kick and I tore my ACL. I put off posting this because I wanted to focus on being home for the holidays and to be honest, I dreaded having to even mention this as I didn’t want to let any of you down. That, over everything, was and is the most heartbreaking feeling in the world.

Unfortunately, this will take me out for a bit. I’m surrounded by amazing people, doctors, trainers and you. It helps more than I can explain, especially being so far away from my family. The amount of positivity & support I have received already has been so overwhelming. It’s going to be a tough ride, mentally and physically. I know that. The last thing I want is any sympathy…but hear me when I say this; Within my whole being, I know for sure I will be back stronger than ever. I will hit the ground, running. That’s a promise.

“Above all, don’t fear the difficult moments. The best comes from them.”