It was an emotional scene on this week’s edition of WWE Raw as Paige announced her retirement from the WWE. It was expected for a long time now considering multiple reports suggested about her bent neck which would never allow her to wrestle, ever.
Eventually, this is why she got sidelined from in-ring competition for the past several months but no official announcement was made available regarding this.
It finally came at the same venue in New Orleans where she made her main roster debut back in 2014. It is quite ironic that the Smoothie King Center witnessed the retirement of the popular superstar hanging up her boots, forever.
Alongside her, there were millions of fans around the world had tears in their eyes, for sure hearing about this sudden retirement.
Paige has always been considered as a trailblazer in the female division of the WWE.
It was her who brought some serious competition in the NXT division that was later introduced on the main roster, too.
The same tradition was followed by the likes of Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Asuka and more of these generation superstars.
“Unfortunately due to neck injuries, I can no longer perform in this ring as an in-ring competitor.” – @RealPaigeWWE #RAW #RAWAfterMania pic.twitter.com/Ri3eVtSG4c
— WWE (@WWE) April 10, 2018
This is why she still is the only woman who held the NXT Women’s Championship and the WWE Divas Championship, at the same time.
Furthermore, Paige won the title at an age of 21 which indeed is an incredible stat.
Paige still had a plenty of wrestling left inside her but probably can’t make a comeback ever in a wrestling capacity. Rather, the GM role is reserved for her on Smackdown Live.
Back in a live event in December 2017, Paige suffered a serious concussion that never allowed her to recover.
With that being said, her co-workers as well as, the fans all around the world reacted on this news wishing her the best in future and the squared circle missing a pure wrestling gem.
Check out some of the reactions given below over Paige:
3 years ago @WWE_MandyRose and I met @realpaigewwe as our judge on WWE Tough enough, a few… https://t.co/z2tzMqLvBs
— Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) April 10, 2018
#ThankYouPaige @RealPaigeWWE pic.twitter.com/QuJdXdxRAu
— $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) April 10, 2018
? @realpaigewwe #4HW https://t.co/ckdVtQgyWK
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) April 10, 2018
She is a star & I can’t wait to see what she does next. Love you so much!! @RealPaigeWWE #ThankYouPaige
— Nia Jax (@NiaJaxWWE) April 10, 2018
I met @RealPaigeWWE at an airport when she was 17 years old. I instantly felt a connection to her & knew she would be an absolute star. This is just the beginning for her. I’m really excited to see what the future holds ❤️
Oh here’s a picture of her beating me up ? pic.twitter.com/56SK9bzZ9n— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) April 10, 2018
@wwe Without @RealPaigeWWE there wouldn’t be an #EmberMoon . #ThankYouPaige #Raw
— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) April 10, 2018
Your health and future will bring incredible things. #ThankYouPaige
— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) April 10, 2018
Thank you @RealPaigeWWE
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) April 10, 2018
Feelings are bittersweet right now .. @RealPaigeWWE has been such a mentor to me since the day I got here. She is insanely talented and I know whatever chapter is to follow will be just as amazing as this one. ? thank you Paige! #ABSOLUTION
— Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) April 10, 2018
Can’t even put into words how thankful I am for you @RealPaigeWWE … you have taught me so much in such a short period of time, from Tough Enough to now. Love you and thank you ??♥️ #ThankYouPaige
— Mandy (@WWE_MandyRose) April 10, 2018
Nooo…@RealPaigeWWE
I really appreciate your kindness.
It’s thanks to you that I am who I am today.#ThankyouPaige#Respect#RAWAfterMania https://t.co/knY1JsVENe— KAIRI SANE⚓️ (@KairiSaneWWE) April 10, 2018
It didn’t matter how busy you were, when I was doing tryouts or was an extra backstage you always made the time to say Hi, with a smile and hug. Heartbroken for you. Thank you for helping pave the way and changing the game. Your house @RealPaigeWWE . #ThankYouPaige
— Nikki Cross (@NikkiCrossWWE) April 10, 2018
— CJ (Lana) Perry (@LanaWWE) April 10, 2018
Thank you @RealPaigeWWE ?? ? #RAW
— Peyton Royce (@WWEPeytonRoyce) April 10, 2018
— Taynara Conti (@TaynaraContiWWE) April 10, 2018
Paige has been excellent in the ring:
Thank you @RealPaigeWWE for being one of my all time favorite opponents I’ve ever worked with in the ring. I’m so proud of you for being so strong but I’m also so excited for so many incredible opportunities coming your way. You’re a star and you were born to shine! I ? you! pic.twitter.com/L1erOWqdlO
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 10, 2018
— dakota ☁️ イーヴィー (@DakotaKai_WWE) April 10, 2018
Man. I gotta day I’m really bummed about @RealPaigeWWE – but what a career she’s had at such a young age. She will always be successful wherever she goes. #ThankyouPaige
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) April 10, 2018
You’ve done so much for women’s wrestling at such a young age and accomplished so much @RealPaigeWWE . This is heartbreaking. #ThankYouPaige
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 10, 2018
Thank you @RealPaigeWWE.
— Devil’s Blood (@WWEAleister) April 10, 2018
Thank you for the revolution. Thank you @RealPaigeWWE. We love you #RAW
— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) April 10, 2018
— MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) April 10, 2018
— LIV Morgan ? (@YaOnlyLivvOnce) April 10, 2018
@RealPaigeWWE is awesome!
Wishing her much success #ThankYouPaige#RAWpic.twitter.com/V9VLO8MxYa
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) April 10, 2018
Here’s the newsfeed with Paige announcing retirement:
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