Real Reason Sarray Has Vanished From WWE NXT

Here's why you haven't seen Sarray in NXT 2.0 since November...

by Andy H Murray
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Conspicuous by her absence on recent episodes of WWE NXT 2.0 has been Sarray, whose last appearance was a 9 November defeat to former NXT UK Women's Champion Kay Lee Ray.

The reason for the Japanese star's absence is simple: she had returned to her homeland for a month.

Sarray tweeted the following on 13 November, dealing she was taking some time away:-

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Sarray is back in Japan. But don't worry I'll be back soon. Thank you everyone for your patience. #WWENXT

Then, over the past weekend, she updated fans with the following (as translated by Google):-

I got a lot of power surrounded by my Japanese family, friends, and loved ones for the first time in 9 months. Life shines because I dream... Return to America! !! I will go ...

Sarray has technically been on WWE's books since announcing she had signed a contract with the market-leading promotion in February 2020, though her arrival was held-up by the COVID-19 pandemic's onset. Finally moving to the United States, she debuted on NXT television the following March, embarking on an undefeated streak that lasted until 10 August, when she fell to Dakota Kai.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.