Former WWE Champion Leilani Kai Set for Total Hip Surgery

Former WWF and NWA Women’s Champion Leilani Kai is set to undergo total hip replacement surgery on September 18, 2024. The wrestling legend shared the news with her fans on social media, reflecting on her career and memories with fellow wrestlers.

Kai, who famously feuded with Wendi Richter and faced her at WrestleMania I, posted a heartfelt message on Twitter.

“I’m having a total hip replacement tomorrow. I love looking at candid pictures with wrestlers. It brings back the best times in my life with my friends. If you have taken a picture with a wrestler, post it here.”

The tweet encouraged fans to reminisce and share their favorite photos with wrestlers, showing the bond she still shares with the wrestling community. A trailblazer in women’s wrestling, Kai has held prestigious titles such as the WWF Women’s Championship, WWF Women’s Tag Team Championship, and NWA World Women’s Championship. She was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2006.

Ringside News sends best wishes to Leilani Kai for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

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