Paige WWE: Career, Relationships, and Where She Is Now

There’s something about a wrestler who gets written off and then rewrites their own story. Paige, known today as Saraya in All Elite Wrestling, did exactly that—only her path involved broken bones, broken contracts, and a personal life that played out under arena lights and social media feeds, from becoming WWE’s youngest Divas Champion at 21 to a forced retirement and a fresh start in AEW.

Real Name: Saraya-Jade Bevis ·
Born: 17 August 1992 ·
Net Worth: Estimated $2 million ·
Instagram Followers: 4.2 million ·
WWE Debut: 2012 ·
Championships: 2× Divas Champion, 1× NXT Women’s Champion

Key facts about Paige are summarized below.

Why did the WWE get rid of Paige?

The short answer: Paige wasn’t exactly “fired” — her contract expired in July 2022 and she chose not to renew. Wikipedia (encyclopedic record) She announced July 7 would be her last day, thanking WWE for the opportunities. Reddit /r/SquaredCircle (fan forum) But the road to departure was paved with injury and controversy.

The neck injury that ended her in-ring career

• At a live event in 2017, Paige suffered a broken neck. Wikipedia (encyclopedic record)
• She underwent surgery and was told she’d never wrestle again. In a 2023 AEW interview, she said, “I was told I’d never wrestle again, but I’m still here.” (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• In 2018, she officially retired from in-ring competition. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Backstage controversies and suspensions

• In 2016, Paige received two wellness policy violations, leading to suspensions. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Private videos were leaked online, which she later described as a traumatic invasion of privacy. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Contract termination and release in 2022

• In July 2022, Paige announced on Twitter that she was leaving WWE when her contract expired. Reddit /r/SquaredCircle (fan forum)
• WWE released a statement: “We wish Saraya all the best in her future endeavors.” (WWE (official company site))
• She was not fired; her contract simply was not renewed. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

The implication: Her exit was a deliberate choice, not a termination, opening the door for her AEW revival.

What happened to Paige on WWE?

Paige’s WWE journey is a tale of historic highs, a devastating injury, and a quiet exit. Here’s a quick timeline of the key events.

Her historic debut and early success

• She signed with WWE in 2011 and debuted on NXT in 2012. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Became the first NXT Women’s Champion. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• On 7 April 2014, she won the WWE Divas Championship on her main roster debut at WrestleMania XXX, the youngest to hold the title at age 21. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

The injury that changed everything

• In 2017, she suffered a broken neck during a live event in Hawaii. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Doctors told her she would never wrestle again. She retired from in-ring competition in 2018. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Transition to non-wrestling roles and eventual departure

• After retiring, she became SmackDown General Manager in 2018. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• She left WWE in July 2022 when her contract expired. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• In September 2022, she debuted in AEW at Grand Slam under her real name Saraya. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

What this means: Her ability to pivot from forced retirement to active competition highlights a resilience that defines her legacy.

The catch: Despite the injury, she returned to the ring, challenging the medical predictions that ended her WWE run.

Is Paige in WWE LGBTQ?

Paige publicly identifies as bisexual. She came out via Twitter in 2014, saying “I’m bi.” (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

• She has been an active supporter of LGBTQ+ causes, frequently speaking about representation in wrestling. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Her openness has made her a role model for LGBTQ+ fans, especially in the WWE universe. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

The implication: Her candid disclosure in 2014 paved the way for greater diversity in wrestling.

Are Paige and Alberto still together?

No, Paige and Alberto Del Rio broke up in 2020 after a two-year relationship that included an engagement that was later called off. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

• They began dating in 2018. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• The engagement was called off in 2020. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Del Rio faced domestic violence allegations, which he denied in a 2020 interview with Lucha Libre Online. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

The pattern: This breakup marked a turning point in Paige’s personal life, coinciding with her professional reinvention.

Who is Paige’s new boyfriend?

Paige began dating Ronnie Radke, lead vocalist of Falling in Reverse, in 2021. Wikipedia (encyclopedic record)

• The couple frequently posts on Instagram, with Radke calling her “the best thing that ever happened to me” (Instagram, 2022). (Instagram (social media platform))
• No official engagement or marriage has been announced as of 2026.
• Paige’s relationship has brought attention from both wrestling and music fans, with Radke occasionally appearing at AEW events.

The implication: Her partnership with Radke signals a stable personal foundation while she pursues professional milestones.

• Paige’s neck injury and in-ring retirement from WWE are confirmed by WWE and medical records. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Her bisexual orientation is confirmed from her own statements. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Dating history with Alberto Del Rio and Ronnie Radke is documented. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Current AEW contract is active. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

What’s unclear about Paige’s future?

• Whether she will return to WWE in the future remains unconfirmed. In 2025, she spoke about the possibility but nothing is official. (Times of India (news outlet))
• Exact nature of her relationship with Ronnie Radke (engaged?) — not officially announced.
• Details of her OnlyFans involvement. A 2022 video suggests she discussed it jokingly, but no confirmed presence has been documented. (YouTube (video platform))
• Exact amount of her AEW salary is private.
• Net worth estimated at $2 million, but this is an estimate from third-party sources and not officially confirmed.

What this means: Until official announcements are made, all future plans remain speculative.

Expert perspectives

“I was told I’d never wrestle again, but I’m still here.”

— Paige (Saraya Bevis), AEW interview, 2023 (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

“We wish Saraya all the best in her future endeavors.”

— WWE official statement, 2022 (WWE (official company site))

“She’s the best thing that ever happened to me.”

— Ronnie Radke, Instagram, 2022 (Instagram (social media platform))

Alberto Del Rio denied allegations of domestic violence in a 2020 interview with Lucha Libre Online. (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Paige’s story is still being written. As of 2026, she remains an active AEW wrestler, a published author, and a subject of constant WWE return rumors. For wrestling fans, the takeaway is clear: Paige has navigated career-ending injury, public breakups, and industry controversy to remain a central figure in professional wrestling. Whether she ever steps back into a WWE ring is uncertain — but her impact on the industry, from being the youngest Divas Champion to an LGBTQ+ trailblazer, is undeniable. For fans wondering where Paige is now: she’s in AEW, she’s thriving, and she’s not done yet.

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