Saraya Has WWE Fans Thinking She Is Returning
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A recent social media post from Saraya has sparked discussion among fans about a potential WWE return. This comes as the company prepares for its second all-women's premium live event, Evolution 2.
Saraya, formerly known as Paige in WWE, left AEW in March of this year. Her status as a free agent has led to speculation about a comeback.
Saraya's Social Media Post
On her X account, Saraya posted a simple question about the upcoming show. "Evolution is this weekend?" she asked.
Why you ask?? 👀 — WOCKK (@takenbywockk) July 2, 2025
If only we could see this at #WWEEvolution that would be insane pic.twitter.com/s6tNvkiIHt — Dazz (@lifeofdazz) July 2, 2025
This led to a wave of fan responses. While some corrected her that the event is next week on July 13th, many others took it as a tease that she will be involved in the show.
Next weekend, and I HOPE to see you come back to @WWE #WWEEvolution pic.twitter.com/krUx6pOypa — LUKE PAXLEY (@LukePaxley_) July 2, 2025
You playing pic.twitter.com/ALgdIdpWch — He who regains (Kayng da Conqueror) (@k5grizzly) July 3, 2025
Uncertainty Over A WWE Return
Despite the fan excitement, Saraya expressed uncertainty about a return in a recent interview. Speaking on the Grume Rume Show, she said she is shocked fans still want to see her back in WWE.
She noted that while she would love to return one day, she wants to take 2025 to focus on acting and other projects. She also questioned if there was a spot for her in the current locker room.
Saraya heading to the ring in order to face off against Riho on AEW Dynamite.
Saraya heading to the ring in order to face off against Riho on AEW Dynamite.
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"The women's roster there right now is stacked," she said. "I don't know if there's even a place for me there right now."
As Paige in WWE, Saraya was a trailblazer, becoming the inaugural NXT Women's Champion and establishing herself as the "Anti-Diva." Her main roster debut is legendary; she won the Divas Championship on her first night.
A two-time champion, her promising career was cut short by a severe neck injury in 2018, forcing her into retirement, where she transitioned into non-wrestling roles like SmackDown General Manager.
After leaving WWE, she made a shocking debut in AEW in 2022 as Saraya. Medically cleared to compete again, she returned to the ring after a nearly five-year absence.
The pinnacle of her run was at All In 2023 in her home country of England, where she won the AEW Women's World Championship in front of over 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. She parted ways with AEW in March 2025 and is currently on a hiatus from wrestling.
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