Few wrestling careers have packed as much drama into one decade as Paige’s. She became the youngest Divas Champion in WWE history at 21, then spent years sidelined by a neck injury that forced her into retirement. Now, after eight years away from a WWE ring (Fox News), she’s back — and she has championship gold to show for it. Here’s the full arc of her career and where she stands in 2026.
Real name: Saraya-Jade Bevis ·
WWE debut: 2013 ·
Championships held: 2 (NXT Women’s & Divas) ·
Current WWE status: Signed as of Apri 2026 ·
Born: August 17, 1992
Quick snapshot
- Paige returned to WWE at WrestleMania 42 on April 18, 2026 (USA Today)
- She and Brie Bellah won the Women’s Tag Team Championship that night (Fox News)
- She was granted her release from AEW in 2024 (Sportskeeda)
- The full medical details of the 2018 neck injury were never made public
- Whether she’ll wrestle a full-time schedule going forward
- Her current relationship status
- An exact breakdown of her net worth
- A scheduled match against Jacy Jayne for the Women’s United States Championship
- Whether the comeback becomes a full-time run remains unannounced
- Fans track official updates through her Instagram, @saraya
Eight details, one pattern: nearly every line traces back to the same hinge — the 2018 neck injury that stopped her first WWE run and started the long road back.
| Label | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Saraya-Jade Bevis |
| Ring name | Paige |
| Born | August 17, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Norwich, England |
| WWE debut | 2013 |
| WWE championships | 2 — NXT Women’s and Divas |
| Current WWE status | Signed as of April 2026 (USA Today) |
| @saraya |
Why is Paige no longer in WWE?
The premise needs an update: Paige is in WWE again as of April 2026. The real question is why she disappeared in the first place — and the answer starts with a neck injury that ended her first run in the ring.
- Last WWE match before the return: December 2017 (Wikipedia)
- Forced out of in-ring competition in 2018 (WhatCulture)
- Returned to WWE at WrestleMania 42 on April 18, 2026
Neck injury and forced retirement
- Paige wrestled her last WWE match of that era in December 2017 and never returned to the ring during that contract (Wikipedia)
- She announced her retirement from in-ring wrestling in 2018
- Paige has described the injury as career-threatening, saying she was told she might never walk again
- WhatCulture reported on April 22, 2026 that Paige shared an emotional update about being cleared to compete in a WWE ring once more (WhatCulture)
The injury wasn’t a storyline gap. It was a medical shutdown that stayed in place for years.
The AEW chapter
- After leaving WWE’s in-ring picture, Paige joined AEW, won the AEW Women’s World Championship, and received her release from Tony Khan in 2024 (Sportskeeda)
- UK outlet Metro framed her WWE comeback as the end of a relatively short spell away from the company (Metro)
The road back to WWE
The pre-announcements from Fightful and POST Wrestling signaled that the return was already locked in behind the scenes, not just hopeful rumor.
- 2026-04-17: Wrestling news site Fightful reported Paige had signed and would return to the ring that weekend
- 2026-04-17: Pro wrestling outlet POST Wrestling reported she was expected to replace the injured Nikki Bella
- 2026-04-18: Paige appeared at WrestleMania 42
The implication: Paige’s absence was never about a falling-out with WWE. Her body made the call in 2018, and it took eight years of recovery for her to answer it again.
What happened to Paige in the WWE?
Paige’s WWE career is a compressed version of a much longer story: fast rise, sudden peak, hard stop, slow return. Here are the beats that matter.
Early career and NXT Women’s Championship
- Joined WWE’s developmental system and debuted in 2013
- Became the first NXT Women’s Champion that same year
- Moved to the main roster in 2014
Divas Championship and main roster success
At 21, Paige had already done what most wrestlers spend a decade chasing: a main-roster title, a signature moment, and a place in WWE’s women’s-division history.
- Won the Divas Championship in 2014, becoming the youngest Divas Champion in WWE history at 21 (Wikipedia)
- WWE’s official site still refers to her as a two-time Divas Champion (WWE)
Injury and forced retirement
- Retired from in-ring competition in 2018 after the neck injury
- Her final months of wrestling in 2017 included a run of high-profile matches before she was pulled from competition
Return and current status
- 2026-04-18: Returned at WrestleMania 42 in the women’s tag team championship match (Asbury Park Press)
- Won the Women’s Tag Team Championship with Brie Bella
- Announced as the Women’s United States Title challenger on August 28, 2026
Why this matters: the 2026 version of Paige is not a nostalgia act. WWE put her straight into a title program, which changes how the return should be read.
Did Paige in the WWE get a boobjob?
This is one of the most-searched questions about Paige, and the honest answer is that no verifiable evidence supports the rumor. Here’s what’s actually known.
Where the rumors started
- The speculation grew from fan comparisons of her appearance after her return from injury
- No medical record, photo archive, or credible report confirming breast augmentation has ever been published
- The rumor has circulated mostly on social media and comment sections
What Paige has said
- Paige has denied having breast augmentation surgery
- She has attributed any change in her appearance to weight training and overall health
- Her public statements have focused on recovery and wrestling, not cosmetic procedures
Evidence and verifiable facts
- No mainstream outlet covering her 2026 WWE return — including USA Today, Fox News, and WWE’s official site — has reported the claim as fact
- The burden of proof sits with the rumor, and no credible evidence has been provided
Cosmetic-surgery rumors about female wrestlers rarely survive contact with evidence. In Paige’s case, there is no published medical confirmation — only fan speculation and a public denial.
What this means: for anyone asking whether Paige had a boobjob, the accurate answer is that the claim is unverified and she has denied it. Everything else is speculation dressed up as fact.
Is Paige returning to WWE?
She already has. The question now is what the return looks like — and the first months of 2026 answered that.
The WrestleMania 42 return
- Returned at WrestleMania 42 on April 18, 2026
- Stepped in for the injured Nikki Bella in a fatal four-way for the Women’s Tag Team Championship (USA Today)
- Won the titles with Brie Bella
How the return came together
- 2026-04-17: Fightful reported Paige had signed with WWE and would return to the ring that weekend
- 2026-04-17: POST Wrestling reported she was expected to replace Nikki Bella at WrestleMania
- Those reports were confirmed the next night when Paige appeared at WrestleMania 42
What comes next with WWE
- WWE’s official site announced on August 28, 2026 that Paige would challenge Jacy Jayne for the Women’s United States Title (WWE)
- The match puts her back in a single-title picture for the first time in years
- Her broader role — full-time roster member or special attraction — has not been formally announced
Paige’s title match against Jacy Jayne is the clearest signal yet about her future. A win puts her in the champion’s spot; a loss tells fans she’s back for moments, not a full run.
The trade-off: a comeback can be either a moment or a chapter. The August title match is WWE’s way of betting on the latter — but only Paige’s schedule over the next year will prove it.
What is Paige’s net worth?
Net worth is the least verifiable part of Paige’s public profile. Public estimates put it at roughly $2 million, but that figure comes from adding up visible income streams, not from audited records.
WWE salary and earnings
- Paige earned WWE pay over two separate runs: the original 2013–2018 stretch and the 2026 return
- Her AEW run added premium paydays during a world-title run
Other income streams
- Paige launched an OnlyFans account, adding a direct-to-fan income stream
- Endorsements, paid appearances, and a large social following add to her earnings
Estimated net worth
- Public estimates place Paige’s net worth in the $2 million range
- The estimate combines WWE and AEW contracts, OnlyFans revenue, appearances, and endorsements
- No reliable source has published a verified figure
The catch: the $2 million figure is a ballpark, not a receipt. It’s the best available estimate, but the real number is private.
Timeline: Paige’s WWE career at a glance
Seven entries, one pattern: her career didn’t move in a straight line — it spiked, stopped, detoured, and climbed again.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| NXT debut and first NXT Women’s Championship (Wikipedia) | |
| Wins the Divas Championship on the main roster | |
| Suffers a neck injury; last WWE match before the long absence | |
| Forced to retire from in-ring competition | |
| Granted release from AEW by Tony Khan (Sportskeeda) | |
| Returns at WrestleMania 42; wins the Women’s Tag Team Championship with Brie Bella | |
| WWE announces she will challenge Jacy Jayne for the Women’s United States Title |
Confirmed facts vs. speculation
The public record on Paige is a mix of verified reporting and persistent rumor. This split keeps the two apart.
Confirmed
- Paige is signed to WWE as of April 2026 (Asbury Park Press)
- She retired from in-ring competition in 2018 after a neck injury (WhatCulture)
- She returned at WrestleMania 42 and won the Women’s Tag Team Championship with Brie Bella (Fox News)
Unclear or speculative
- The exact medical details of Paige’s neck injury were never publicly documented
- Whether she will wrestle a full-time schedule going forward
- Cosmetic-surgery rumors, which Paige has denied and no evidence supports
- An exact breakdown of her net worth
What Paige has said
Her own words capture the distance between the 2018 retirement and the 2026 return better than any recap can.
“I’m back home.”
— Paige, on returning to WWE
“I was told I might never walk again, but I proved them wrong.”
— Paige, on recovering from the neck injury that forced her into retirement
“Report: Paige (Saraya) signs with WWE, will return to the ring.”
— Headline from Fightful, April 17, 2026
The takeaway
Paige’s return was never a question of whether she wanted to wrestle again — it was a question of whether her body would allow it. She proved the doubters wrong on the biggest stage WWE has, walked out with the Women’s Tag Team Championship, and landed directly in the Women’s United States title picture. For WWE’s women’s division, the decision is clear: put Paige in meaningful title programs, or let a ready-made comeback story go cold.
Frequently asked questions
What is Paige’s real name?
Saraya-Jade Bevis. She has performed under the ring name Paige throughout her WWE and AEW career.
How old is Paige?
Paige was born on August 17, 1992, in Norwich, England. She is 34 as of August 2026.
Is Paige still wrestling in 2026?
Yes. She returned to the ring at WrestleMania 42 in April 2026 and was announced in August 2026 as the challenger to Jacy Jayne’s Women’s United States Championship.
Does Paige have any children?
There is no public record of Paige having children.
Does Paige have a brother?
Yes — her brother’s name is Zak.
Who is Paige’s husband?
Paige has not publicly confirmed a husband. She was previously engaged to Ronnie Radke.
What is Paige’s Instagram handle?
Paige’s official Instagram handle is @saraya.
Did Paige die?
No. The death rumor is false. Paige is alive and actively wrestling in WWE as of 2026.
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Harry Thompson is Senior Reporter at PublicReport, covering breaking UK news and political stories across the country.