Folks, let me tell you, WWE’s got more roster moves happening in secret than a magician with a deck of cards. And the latest name to quietly vanish from the active roster? Kiana James. That’s right, fans, one minute she’s drafted to WWE Raw, the next minute she’s shuffled off to the “miscellaneous” section like someone trying to hide last week’s leftovers in the back of the fridge. Naturally, the rumor mill went into overdrive, with people wondering if Kiana was about to join the Dijak Memorial—aka quietly released talent.
Now, the good folks over at PWInsiderElite initially suspected that James might’ve been sidelined by a serious injury, and guess what? They nailed it. Their sources confirmed that Kiana James is nursing a leg injury that could keep her out for a whopping six months! That’s like an eternity in wrestling years. But hey, better than being released, right? Right?!
Here’s the timeline: James was drafted to WWE Raw earlier this year. Big moment, lots of hype, people thought, “Here we go, future star in the making!” And then… nothing. She’s barely seen any in-ring action since the draft, leaving fans wondering if she was trapped in a creative black hole. It got so quiet that Fightful Select was straight-up asking WWE, “Hey, what’s up with Kiana?” Just a little poke, checking in on the talent. They also asked about former WWE star Dijak, who—spoiler alert—got released, only fueling more concerns for Kiana’s future. When one superstar gets the boot, everybody gets a little nervous, like that awkward moment at a dinner party when someone leaves early.
Now, here’s the thing: Kiana’s got backers. Big ones. Booker T himself—legendary hall-of-famer, multiple-time champ, and a man with a beard that could cut glass—gave her a glowing endorsement right after her call-up. Said she checked all the boxes, was the future of the company, and could break records! That’s not just a pat on the back, folks, that’s a full-on shove toward the spotlight.
But with this injury, we’re all left wondering, what happens next? Does Kiana James recover, make her triumphant return, and live up to Booker T’s predictions? Or will WWE’s fast-moving roster changes leave her behind? Only time—and six months of rehab—will tell.
So stay tuned, wrestling fans. This story’s got more to it than a bad soap opera twist.