3 possible reasons why Dakota Kai betrayed Bayley and chose Damage CTRL on WWE SmackDown

Dakota Kai gave Bayley a Judas kiss on SmackDown after she decided to join sides with Iyo Sky.

3 possible reasons why Dakota Kai betrayed Bayley and chose Damage CTRL on WWE SmackDown

Dakota Kai and Bayley (via WWE)

WWE is on the road to WrestleMania. It means the build-up for the biggest matches of the year has started. One of the biggest matches heading forward is between Bayley and Iyo Sky for the Women’s Championship. The rivalry is personal and has many layers. One of the key factors in the feud is Dakota Kai.

Kai is one of the founding members of the Damage CTRL, alongside Role Model and Genius of the Sky. Although, at one instance, it felt like the former Women’s Tag Team Champion was aligning herself with Bayley. However, she took a different path and decided to be a Judas to the Royal Rumble winner. Fans have one question in mind regarding the reason for the mega-betrayal after SmackDown.

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Here are three potential reasons why Dakota Kai betrayed Bayley:

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3. To set up a rivalry with Bayley post-WrestleMania

Dakota Kai was one of the top stars on NXT. She had some marquee matches on the brand and even competed for the Women’s Championship. When she arrived on the main roster, fans had similar expectations from her. However, WWE failed to do so. Therefore, Kai might go for the top prize amid this mix.

Dakota Kai and Bayley
Dakota Kai and Bayley (via WWE)

Bayley is highly likely to win the Women’s Championship at WrestleMania. Therefore, Kai can be a potential opponent for the Role Model after the Show of Shows. The two stars have a deep history with each other, and this betrayal can also act as a catalyst for topping this feud. Kai and Bayley can feud all over the summer to have some marquee matches, and the fans might again see the dark side of the 35-year-old superstar.

2. To have a singles run

The Kiwi superstar has the potential to be the face of the company. She has a great personality and is one of the most experienced stars in the company today. In essence, Dakota Kai has long pushed for a singles championship. Therefore, this betrayal might sideline her from this ongoing feud between her Damage CTRL mates.

Dakota Kai
Dakota Kai (via WWE)

Moreover, Kai can establish her place as a singles superstar on the main roster. She can go on to have marquee feuds with the likes of Bianca Belair and even Jade Cargill on SmackDown. Besides, the lack of heel superstars in the company might help the 35-year-old  have a solid place on the roster.

1. An unexpected leader of the Damage CTRL

Dakota Kai has been a strong member of the Damage CTRL since its inception. She had a remarkable showing before her injury, where she worked as a workhorse of the faction. Therefore, it is highly likely that Kai has some more role in the feud between her Damage CTRL mates. Kai may be the potential leader of the faction leading the Japanese superstars using her brains.

Dakota Kai, Bayley, and Iyo Sky
Dakota Kai, Bayley, and Iyo Sky (via WWE)

Fans have seen on several occasions that Kai has been pulling up strings. She was the one to set up their matches and even worked as the group’s mouthpiece for a long time. After this betrayal, Bayley might go on to look for answers against Kai and even make her the final villain of the story after WrestleMania, ergo making her the unexpected leader of the improvised Damage CTRL.

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