Damage CTRL
{{short description|Professional wrestling stable in WWE}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox wrestling team
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|image = WWE Damage CTRL Logo.jpg
|caption = WWE merchandise logo
|type = S
|names = Damage CTRL
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|former_members =See below
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|debut = July 30, 2022
|years_active =2022–2025
|disbanded=May 2, 2025}}
{{nihongo|Damage CTRL (pronounced "Damage Control")|ダメージコントロール|Damēji Kontorōru}} was a professional wrestling stable in WWE. The group was formed in July 2022 at SummerSlam by Bayley alongside Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. Damage CTRL quickly became prominent in WWE’s women’s division, with Kai and Sky capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship twice. In 2023, Sky won the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match and cashed in at SummerSlam to become WWE Women’s Champion. Later that year, Kairi Sane and Asuka joined the group, marking the return of The Kabuki Warriors under the Damage CTRL banner. After internal conflict, Bayley was expelled from the faction in early 2024. The group continued competing in championship matches throughout 2024 and 2025, despite multiple injuries to its members, including Kai, Asuka, and Sane. In March 2025, Sky defeated Rhea Ripley to win the Women’s World Championship and retained the title at WrestleMania 41. Kai was released from WWE in May 2025, ending her tenure with the stable and marked the silent disbanding of Damage CTRL.
History
= Formation and Bayley's leadership (2022–2023) =
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Damage CTRL debuted at SummerSlam on July 30, 2022, when Bayley returned from a year-long injury hiatus, aligning with the returning Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky (formerly Io Shirai), who was called up from NXT. The group confronted Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair following her successful title defense.{{cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=July 30, 2022 |title=Bayley, Dakota Kai, Io Shirai return at WWE SummerSlam |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/bayley-dakota-kai-io-shirai-return-at-wwe-summerslam |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731060207/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/bayley-dakota-kai-io-shirai-return-at-wwe-summerslam |archive-date=July 31, 2022 |access-date=July 31, 2022 |website=f4wonline.com |publisher=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online}} Kai later revealed that the original concept for the faction included herself, Tegan Nox, and Candice LeRae.{{cite web |date=December 2022 |title=Original Members of WWE's Damage CTRL Revealed |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-damage-ctrl-dakota-kai-bayley/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201203024/https://comicbook.com/wwe/amp/news/wwe-damage-ctrl-dakota-kai-bayley/ |archive-date=December 1, 2022 |access-date=December 1, 2022}}
Wrestling under the Damage CTRL name, the trio won their debut match at Clash at the Castle in September, where Bayley pinned Belair in a six-woman tag team match.{{cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |date=September 3, 2022 |title=WWE Clash At The Castle 2022 - Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley, IYO SKY, Dakota Kai Result |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-clash-castle-2022-alex-bliss-asuka-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-iyo-sky-dakota-kai-result |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904080554/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-clash-castle-2022-alex-bliss-asuka-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-iyo-sky-dakota-kai-result |archive-date=September 4, 2022 |access-date=September 3, 2022 |work=Fightful}} On the September 12 episode of Raw, Kai and Sky defeated Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 12, 2022 |title=9/12 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Edge vs. Dominik Mysterio, Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah vs. Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles, Johnny Gargano's in-ring return |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/12/9-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edge-vs-dominik-mysterio-raquel-rodriguez-and-aliyah-vs-iyo-sky-and-dakota-kai-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles-johnny-garganos-in-ring-return/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920152353/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/09/12/9-12-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edge-vs-dominik-mysterio-raquel-rodriguez-and-aliyah-vs-iyo-sky-and-dakota-kai-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles-johnny-garganos-in-ring-return/ |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Bayley challenged Belair for the Raw Women’s Championship at Extreme Rules in a ladder match and again at Crown Jewel in a Last Woman Standing match, but was unsuccessful both times.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 8, 2022 |title=WWE Extreme Rules results: Powell's review of Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins in a Fight Pit match with Daniel Cormier as special referee, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a ladder match for the Raw Women's Title, Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rousey in an Extreme Rules match for the Smackdown Women's Title, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a strap match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/08/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-review-of-matt-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-fight-pit-match-with-daniel-cormier-as-special-referee-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-raw-womens/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008234339/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/08/wwe-extreme-rules-results-powells-review-of-matt-riddle-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-fight-pit-match-with-daniel-cormier-as-special-referee-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-raw-womens/ |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |date=November 5, 2022 |title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul and Jake Paul for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley, Bianca Belair vs. Bayley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. Omos, Drew McIntyre vs. Karrion Kross in a cage match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/05/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-logan-paul-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-last-wom/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221105180543/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/05/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-logan-paul-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-championship-brock-lesnar-vs-bobby-lashley-bianca-belair-vs-bayley-in-a-last-wom/ |archive-date=November 5, 2022 |access-date=November 8, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Meanwhile, Kai and Sky briefly lost the tag titles to Alexa Bliss and Asuka after a 49-day reign but regained them five days later at Crown Jewel.{{cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=October 31, 2022 |title=Women's Tag Team title rematch set for WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/womens-tag-team-title-rematch-set-for-wwe-crown-jewel |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221101202548/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/womens-tag-team-title-rematch-set-for-wwe-crown-jewel |archive-date=November 1, 2022 |access-date=November 1, 2022 |work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online}} At Survivor Series: WarGames in November 2022, Damage CTRL teamed with Nikki Cross and Rhea Ripley in the women’s WarGames match but lost when Becky Lynch pinned Kai.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 26, 2022 |title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of The Bloodline vs. Drew McIntyre, Kevin Owens, and The Brawling Brutes in a WarGames match, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Alexa Bliss, and Mia Yim vs. Rhea Ripley, Nikki Cross, and Damage CTRL in a WarGames match, Seth Rollins vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Austin Theory for the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/26/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-the-bloodline-vs-drew-mcintyre-kevin-owens-and-the-brawling-brutes-in-a-wargames-match-bianca-belair-becky-lynch-asuka-alexa-bliss-and/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127003623/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/26/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-the-bloodline-vs-drew-mcintyre-kevin-owens-and-the-brawling-brutes-in-a-wargames-match-bianca-belair-becky-lynch-asuka-alexa-bliss-and/ |archive-date=November 27, 2022 |access-date=November 27, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}
Following that, the group entered a feud with Lynch. On the December 19 episode of Raw, Bayley defeated her in singles competition.{{cite news |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=December 19, 2022 |title=12/19 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Becky vs. Bayley, Street Profits vs. Priest & Balor, Dexter vs. Miz in ladder match |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/12/19/12-19-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-becky-vs-bayley-street-profits-vs-priest-balor-dexter-vs-miz-in-ladder-match/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221227060923/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2022/12/19/12-19-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-becky-vs-bayley-street-profits-vs-priest-balor-dexter-vs-miz-in-ladder-match/ |archive-date=December 27, 2022 |access-date=December 27, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} Kai and Sky later beat Lynch and Michin in a non-title match.{{cite news |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=January 2, 2023 |title=1/2 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Seth Rollins vs. Austin Theory, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103011101/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/ |archive-date=January 3, 2023 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} A steel cage match between Bayley and Lynch was scheduled for Raw is XXX but did not take place due to a pre-match attack by Damage CTRL.{{cite news |last1=Brookhouse |first1=Brent |date=January 23, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Sami Zayn earns Bloodline redemption, Brock Lesnar returns at Raw is XXX |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-sami-zayn-earns-bloodline-redemption-brock-lesnar-returns-at-raw-is-xxx/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124110540/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-sami-zayn-earns-bloodline-redemption-brock-lesnar-returns-at-raw-is-xxx/live/ |archive-date=January 24, 2023 |access-date=January 24, 2023 |work=CBSSports}} The match was rescheduled for February 6, where Lynch defeated Bayley with assistance from Lita.{{cite web |date=February 7, 2023 |title=Lita Returns To Raw, Helps Lynch Defeat Bayley In Steel Cage |url=https://www.diva-dirt.com/lita-returns-to-raw-helps-lynch-defeat-bayley-in-steel-cage/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318105201/https://www.diva-dirt.com/lita-returns-to-raw-helps-lynch-defeat-bayley-in-steel-cage/ |archive-date=March 18, 2023 |access-date=March 18, 2023 |work=3 February 2023}} Shortly after, Lynch and Lita challenged Kai and Sky for the Women's Tag Team Championship. Despite Bayley’s interference, Kai and Sky lost the titles on the February 27 episode of Raw due to help from returning Trish Stratus.{{cite web |last=Brookhouse |first=Brent |date=February 27, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results, recap, highlights: Trish Stratus returns to help Becky Lynch and Lita win women's tag titles |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-trish-stratus-returns-to-help-becky-lynch-and-lita-win-womens-tag-titles/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228115539/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-highlights-trish-stratus-returns-to-help-becky-lynch-and-lita-win-womens-tag-titles/live/ |archive-date=February 28, 2023 |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=CBSSports}} At WrestleMania 39, Damage CTRL was defeated in a six-woman tag match by Lynch, Lita, and Stratus.{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=April 1, 2023 |title=4/1 WWE WrestleMania 39 – Night 1: Keller's report on Cena vs. Austin Theory, Rollins vs. Logan Paul, Usos vs. Sami & KO, Charlotte vs. Ripley, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/01/4-1-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-1-kellers-report-on-cena-vs-austin-theory-rollins-vs-logan-paul-usos-vs-sami-ko-charlotte-vs-ripley-more/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402135633/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/01/4-1-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-1-kellers-report-on-cena-vs-austin-theory-rollins-vs-logan-paul-usos-vs-sami-ko-charlotte-vs-ripley-more/ |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |access-date=April 1, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} On May 12, Bayley and Kai failed to recapture the tag titles from Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, during which Kai sustained a torn ACL and Morgan suffered a shoulder injury.{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=May 22, 2023 |title=Injury updates: Dakota Kai, Mark Davis, more |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/injury-updates-dakota-kai-mark-davis-more |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527020616/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/injury-updates-dakota-kai-mark-davis-more |archive-date=May 27, 2023 |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results |language=en}}
On June 9, both Bayley and Sky qualified for the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match at the namesake event,{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 9, 2023 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (6/9): Barnett's review of Jey Uso's decision, Asuka presented with the WWE Women's Championship belt, MITB qualifiers featuring Butch vs. Baron Corbin, Santos Escobar vs. Mustafa Ali, Michin vs. Bayley, and Shotzi vs. Iyo Sky |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/09/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-6-9-barnetts-review-of-jey-usos-decision-asuka-presented-with-the-wwe-womens-championship-belt-mitb-qualifiers-featuring-butch-vs-baron-corbin-sant/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610000047/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/09/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-6-9-barnetts-review-of-jey-usos-decision-asuka-presented-with-the-wwe-womens-championship-belt-mitb-qualifiers-featuring-butch-vs-baron-corbin-sant/ |archive-date=June 10, 2023 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}} which Sky won.{{Cite web |last=Staszewski |first=Joseph |date=July 2, 2023 |title=WWE Money in the Bank review: Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, Iyo Sky star |url=https://nypost.com/2023/07/02/wwe-money-in-the-bank-review-jey-uso-roman-reigns-iyo-sky-star/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708130113/https://nypost.com/2023/07/02/wwe-money-in-the-bank-review-jey-uso-roman-reigns-iyo-sky-star/ |archive-date=July 8, 2023 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |website=New York Post |language=en-US}} At SummerSlam, Sky successfully cashed in her contract on Belair to win the WWE Women’s Championship. Kai made her first appearance since injury to celebrate with Sky and began appearing in a non-wrestling role during recovery.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 5, 2023 |title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Title, Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-tribal-combat-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-title-asuka-vs-bianca-belair-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-ti/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805225047/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-tribal-combat-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-title-asuka-vs-bianca-belair-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-ti/ |archive-date=August 5, 2023 |access-date=August 5, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}
=New members, injuries and disbandment (2023–2025)=
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At Crown Jewel in November 2023, Kairi Sane made a surprise return to WWE and aided Sky in retaining the Women's Championship against Belair.{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 4, 2023 |title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight for the WWE Universal Title, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Title, Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul for the U.S. Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104153034/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/ |archive-date=November 4, 2023 |access-date=November 4, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Sane officially joined the stable on the November 10 episode of SmackDown. That same night, Asuka reunited with Sane as The Kabuki Warriors and later formally joined Damage CTRL.{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=November 10, 2023 |title=WWE Friday Night Smackdown results (11/10): Barnett's review of Bobby Lashley vs. Carlito, LA Knight vs. Grayson Waller, and Bayley addresses the future of Damage CTRL |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/10/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-11-10-barnetts-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-carlito-la-knight-vs-grayson-waller-and-bayley-addresses-the-future-of-damage-ctrl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111003039/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/10/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-11-10-barnetts-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-carlito-la-knight-vs-grayson-waller-and-bayley-addresses-the-future-of-damage-ctrl/ |archive-date=November 11, 2023 |access-date=November 10, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} At Surviror Series: WarGames, Damage CTRL lost in the women's WarGames match.{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Matthew |date=November 25, 2023 |title=WWE Survivor Series: Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, and Shotzi Defeat Damage CTRL in Wild Women's War Games Match |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-survivor-series-becky-lynch-charlotte-flair-bianca-belair-and-shotzi-defeat-damage-ctrl-in-wild-womens-war-games-match/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=ComicBook |language=en}}
On January 26, 2024, The Kabuki Warriors defeated Katana Chance and Kayden Carter to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=January 26, 2024 |title=Kabuki Warriors Win WWE Women's Tag Team Championships On 1/26 WWE SmackDown {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kabuki-warriors-win-wwe-women-s-tag-team-championships-126-wwe-smackdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127021433/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kabuki-warriors-win-wwe-women-s-tag-team-championships-126-wwe-smackdown |archive-date=January 27, 2024 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Fightful |language=en}} The following night at Royal Rumble, Bayley won the women's Royal Rumble match.{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2024 |title=Royal Rumble Match stats 2024 |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2024/royal-rumble-match-stats-2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128091918/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2024/royal-rumble-match-stats-2024 |archive-date=January 28, 2024 |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=WWE |language=en}} On the February 2 episode of SmackDown, Asuka and Sane turned on Bayley and expelled her from the group.{{cite news |last1=Pulido |first1=Luis |date=February 2, 2024 |title=WWE SmackDown (2/2/2024) Results: Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes Face-to-Face, Bayley Speaks, More Set |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/wwe-smackdown-222024-results-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-bayley-fallout-royal-rumble-more |access-date=February 2, 2024 |work=Fightful}} Kai initially appeared to support Bayley, but on the March 1 episode of SmackDown, revealed it was a ruse and reunited with Asuka and Sane to attack Bayley.{{cite web |last1=JOSEPH |first1=SUNIL |date=February 9, 2024 |title=DAKOTA KAI SAVES BAYLEY FROM DAMAGE CTRL ON 2/9 WWE SMACKDOWN |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/02/09/dakota-kai-saves-bayley-from-damage-ctrl-on-2-9-wwe-smackdown/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228103703/https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/02/09/dakota-kai-saves-bayley-from-damage-ctrl-on-2-9-wwe-smackdown/ |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |access-date=February 10, 2024 |website=Ringside News}} At Night 1 of WrestleMania XL, Kai, Sane, and Asuka lost a six-woman tag match to Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi. The following night, Bayley defeated Sky to win the WWE Women’s Championship, ending Sky’s 246-day reign.{{cite news |author1=WWE.com Staff |date=April 7, 2024 |title=Full WrestleMania results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/full-wrestlemania-results-2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408083717/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/article/full-wrestlemania-results-2024 |archive-date=April 8, 2024 |access-date=April 8, 2024}} At Backlash: France, Asuka and Sane lost the tag titles to Belair and Cargill, ending their reign at 99 days.{{cite web |last1=Muller |first1=Chris |date=May 4, 2024 |title=WWE Backlash 2024 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10119809-wwe-backlash-2024-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007011629/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10119809-wwe-backlash-2024-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=May 5, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en-US}}
Both Asuka and Kai had to undergo surgery after suffering knee injury.{{Cite web |last=Alba |first=Jon |date=January 27, 2025 |title=Dakota Kai Reportedly Injured Ahead Of WWE Women's Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/wwe/dakota-kai-reportedly-injured-ahead-of-wwe-women-s-royal-rumble-match |access-date=January 28, 2025 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Roy |first=Sumit |date=August 13, 2024 |title=WWE Star Dakota Kai to Undergo Surgery After Suffering Knee Injury |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/wwe/top-stories/wwe-star-dakota-kai-to-undergo-surgery-after-suffering-knee-injury/articleshow/112495638.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827030622/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/wwe/top-stories/wwe-star-dakota-kai-to-undergo-surgery-after-suffering-knee-injury/articleshow/112495638.cms |archive-date=August 27, 2024 |access-date=August 27, 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=}} The following months, Sky and Sane unsuccessfully challenged for the tag titles several times, including a fatal-four way tag match at Crown Jewel.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 19, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (8/19): Powell's live review of Randy Orton and CM Punk's appearances, three-way for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles, Sheamus vs. Pete Dunne |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/19/wwe-raw-results-8-19-powells-live-review-of-randy-orton-and-cm-punks-appearances-three-way-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles-sheamus-vs-pete-dunne/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820025743/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/19/wwe-raw-results-8-19-powells-live-review-of-randy-orton-and-cm-punks-appearances-three-way-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-team-titles-sheamus-vs-pete-dunne/ |archive-date=August 20, 2024 |access-date=August 27, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=}}{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Skylar |date=October 14, 2024 |title=Jade Cargill And Bianca Belair Retain Women's Tag Titles On WWE Raw, Jakara Jackson And Lash Legend Appear In The Crowd {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jade-cargill-and-bianca-belair-retain-women-s-tag-titles-wwe-raw-jakara-jackson-and-lash-legend |access-date=October 15, 2024 |website=Fightful |language=}}{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 2, 2024 |title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes for the Crown Jewel Championship, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan for the Women's Crown Jewel Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/ |access-date=November 2, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}} Kai returned from injury in November but again suffered a concussion in January 2025. Sane also sustained an injury at the end of previous year. On March 3, Sky defeated Rhea Ripley on Raw to win the Women’s World Championship.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 3, 2025 |title=WWE Raw results (3/3): Powell's live review of Rhea Ripley vs. Iyo Sky for the Women's World Championship, War Raiders vs. The Creeds for the World Tag Titles, Elimination Chamber fallout |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/03/wwe-raw-results-3-3-powells-live-review-of-rhea-ripley-vs-iyo-sky-for-the-womens-world-championship-war-raiders-vs-the-creeds-for-the-world-tag-titles-elimination-chamber-fallout/ |access-date=March 4, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}} She also retained the title in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 41 against Ripley and Belair.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2025-04-20 |title=WrestleMania 41 results: Powell's live review of night two with Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship, Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/04/20/wrestlemania-41-results-powells-live-review-of-night-two-with-cody-rhodes-vs-john-cena-for-the-wwe-championship-iyo-sky-vs-bianca-belair-vs-rhea-ripley-for-the-womens-world-championship/ |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}} On May 2, WWE announced the release of Kai, ending her tenure with Damage CTRL.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-02 |title=Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Dakota Kai & Others Reportedly Released From WWE |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/wwe/braun-strowman-shayna-baszler-dakota-kai-others-reportedly-released-from-wwe |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=Wrestling On Fannation |language=en-US}} The release of Kai as well as Asuka's inactivity also signaled the silent disbanding of the stable.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-06 |title=Damage CTRL's Reported Fate Following Dakota Kai's WWE Release |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/wwe/damage-ctrl-reported-fate-following-dakota-kai-wwe-release |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Wrestling On Fannation |language=en-US}}
Members
File:Bayley 042025 (cropped).jpg|Bayley (L)
File:Dakota Kai, WrestleMania XL 2024 (headshot).jpg|Dakota Kai
File:Iyo Sky 042025.jpg|Iyo Sky
File:Kairi Sane 2024 (cropped).jpg|Kairi Sane
File:Asuka, WrestleMania XL.jpg|Asuka
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|Leader |
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!Joined !Left |
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| Bayley (L)
|{{dts|2024|02|02}} |
| Dakota Kai{{Efn|Kai suffered an ACL tear in May 2023 and was sidelined after her surgery. From August 5, 2023 to February 9, 2024, she served as the stable's quasi manager while recovering from her injury.}}
|May 2, 2025 |
| Iyo Sky
|May 2, 2025 |
| Kairi Sane
|{{dts|2023|11|10}} |December 16, 2024{{Efn|Sane's last appearance for the stable.}} |
| Asuka
|{{dts|2023|11|17}} |May 4, 2024{{Efn|Asuka's last appearance for the stable.}} |
Timeline
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Sub-groups
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| The Kabuki Warriors | Asuka Kairi Sane | 2023–2024 | Tag team |
Championships and accomplishments
- Slam Wrestling Awards
- Best WWE Tag Team Female (2022){{cite web|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|date=December 28, 2018|title=SLAM WRESTLING AWARDS 2022: BEST OF WWE|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2023/01/14/slam-wrestling-awards-2022-best-of-wwe/|access-date=December 28, 2018|archive-date=February 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208082648/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2023/01/14/slam-wrestling-awards-2022-best-of-wwe/|url-status=live}}
- WWE
- WWE Women's Championship (1 time) – Sky
- Women's World Championship (1 time) – Sky
- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (3 times) – Kai and Sky (2),{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|title=WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)|access-date=November 6, 2022|archive-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205160653/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-womens-tag-team-championship|url-status=live}} Asuka and Sane (1)
- Tenth WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion – Sky
- Seventh WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion – Sky
- Women's Money in the Bank (2023) – Sky
- Women's Royal Rumble (2024) – Bayley
Notes
{{notelist}}
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{wwe superstar|bayley|Bayley}}
- {{wwe superstar|dakota-kai|Dakota Kai}}
- {{wwe superstar|iyo-sky|Iyo Sky}}
- {{wwe superstar|kairi-sane|Kairi Sane}}
- {{wwe superstar|asuka|Asuka}}
- {{Professional wrestling profiles}}
{{WWE Women's Tag Team Championship}}