Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Paige Says Goodbye to WWE

Following the tag match between Sasha Banks, Bayley and Absolution last night, Paige gave a heartfelt goodbye to the WWE Universe, formally announcing her retirement due to neck injury. Here are some of the milestones during Paige's 7 year run with the company:

  • 2011 Paige signs with WWE, joining their Florida Championship Wrestling territory.
  • In the late summer of 2012 Paige debuts on NXT. She puts together a string of victories and great performances that make her immensely popular with the crowd.
  • In the summer of 2013 Paige wins a tournament to become the inaugural NXT Women's Champion. 
  • The night after Wrestlemania in 2014 Paige debuts on Raw and wins the Divas Championship from AJ Lee.
  • Two months later Paige turns heel and begins a run as the most over female competitor in the company for a year straight.
  • At Summerslam 2014 Paige wins her 2nd Divas Championship.
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated names Paige the top female wrestler of 2014.
  • Summer 2015 Paige brings up Charlotte and Becky Lynch to the main roster as part of the Revolution storyline.
  • In August 2016 Paige suffers an injury that would sideline her from action for over a year. During this time she would be suspended twice for Wellness Policy violations.
  • In March 2017 sexual videos and photos of Paige leaked on the internet.
  • In November 2017 Paige returns to Raw and creates the faction known as Absolution with Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville.
  • In December 2017 Paige re-injures her neck at a live show forcing a match stoppage.
  • The night after Wrestlemania 34 in 2018 Paige formally retires.

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