Paige’s dream of joining forces with Rhea Ripley and AJ Lee in WWE might be realized soon, as she makes a comeback to professional wrestling this weekend. The ex-AEW wrestler, who departed from the promotion in late March, appeared on an independent wrestling show on Saturday, reigniting speculation about her WWE return.
Paige appeared on Insane Wrestling Revolution, using elements from her previous WWE persona, including the classic "Stars in the Night" entrance theme, sparking rumors of her WWE comeback. At 33, she competed against Pierre Gerin, who suffered a knee injury, leading to a tag team match announcement where Paige will face two mysterious opponents: Kenny Arband and AJ Francis (formerly WWE’s Top Dollar).
Although fans are buzzing about her possible return to WWE following her AEW exit, Paige had previously stepped away from the ring due to a severe neck injury, which forced her 2022 WWE retirement. Post-retirement, she took on managerial and analyst roles. Paige returned to wrestling in AEW under her Saraya name, winning the AEW Women’s World Championship; she is now a free agent and has been training to return fully to the ring.
During her WWE tenure in the Divas era, Paige was a leading figure alongside AJ Lee. Despite working as both tag team partners and rivals, they remained close friends off-screen. AJ Lee recently made a WWE return after a decade, a move Paige warmly welcomed. Paige expressed a strong desire to reunite with AJ Lee and team up again, ideally alongside Rhea Ripley, highlighting her eagerness to wrestle with many notable contemporaries during a Women’s Wrestling Talk podcast appearance.
In an interview with Chris Van Vliet, Paige clarified that if she returns to WWE, she intends to do so as her original character, Paige, whom she remains deeply connected to and proud of. her recent independent show appearance has further fueled speculation that she might be a surprise participant in the upcoming Women’s Royal Rumble, scheduled for January 31st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fan Take: Paige’s potential return to WWE is thrilling news that could reshape the women’s division by blending past legends with current stars, creating fresh and compelling storylines. For WWE fans, this signals exciting possibilities for unforgettable matches and renewed rivalries that honor the sport’s evolving legacy.
