With tears in her eyes, Paige announced her retirement from in-ring competition tonight, on Monday Night Raw, after months of speculation suggesting that the former Divas Champion wouldn't be able to wrestle again after she suffered a neck injury back in January at a live event.
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Paige has already missed the Women's Royal Rumble and the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal but, it seems that she chose the perfect moment to announce her retirement, in the same arena she made her main roster debut at back in 2014.
Despite the fact that her retirement has been rumored for months, it seems that the WWE Universe and her fellow superstars have been hit hard by the official announcement.
The women of WWE have paid tribute to their fellow Superstar:
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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
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
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
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
Sad to hear first @WWENXT Women’s champion @RealPaigeWWE officially announce her retirement after injuries truncated her in ring @WWE career. 🙏 #RAWAfterMania
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
I'm so proud of what you've achieved in this business. You paved the way for the woman of today and that the leader of the woman's revolution. I love you sis @RealPaigeWWE#ThankYouPaigehttps://t.co/FjuY8Muhal
First ever NXT Women's ChampionYoungest female champion in WWE historyOnly female double champion in WWE historyHad the first NXT Special Women's Match in history2-0 at WMTough Enough judgeFighting with My Family You're a legend ❤️@RealPaigeWWE#ThankYouPaigepic.twitter.com/aW0PR3eDDZ
"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long" - Lao Tzu.A NOLA full circle that has come way too soon.The first woman to hold the WWE Divas and NXT Women's Championship at the same time and indeed our own first Champion at EVE.#ThankYouPaige#RAW#RawAfterManiapic.twitter.com/WytNrpza1K
— EVE - Women's Pro Wrestling (@ProWrestlingEVE) April 10, 2018
The Paige retirement speech was very emotional. She's only 25 years old. This was likely the end of her as a regular on TV. Good job by the crowd supporting her so much as she got through the speech. #Raw#ThankYouPaige
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