Paige Returns to WWE at WrestleMania 42 After Nearly 10 Years

Paige returned to WWE at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas on April 18, 2026. The event took place at Allegiant Stadium during night one of the show. She replaced the injured Nikki Bella in a fatal four-way match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

Paige teamed with Brie Bella in the match. She secured the pin to win the championship. This appearance followed reports that she had re-signed with WWE after departing in 2022.

Background on Paige's Career Paige was part of the women's revolution in WWE and became one of the youngest wrestlers on the roster.

She was the inaugural NXT Women’s Champion and won the Divas Championship at age 21 on her main roster debut. Her career included various feuds but ended due to neck injuries that led to medical retirement. After retiring from in-ring competition, Paige held managerial roles in WWE before leaving in 2022.

She then joined All Elite Wrestling under the name Saraya and wrestled there until 2025. Her last WWE match was nearly 10 years prior to this return.

Events Leading

to Return Nikki Bella suffered an ankle injury in March 2026, making her participation uncertain.

She had expressed optimism about competing with her sister Brie Bella. Ultimately, WWE replaced her with Paige for the match.