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‘Legend’: Torrie Wilson, Zelina Vega and more pay tribute to Paige as she announces WWE exit-Alistair McGeorge-Entertainment – Metro
Thank you Paige!
Paige (left) is leaving the company after 11 years (Picture: WWE)
WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson has led tributes to Paige after she revealed she is leaving the company next month.
The former Divas Champion – who signed in 2011 and was forced to retire four years ago due to a devastating injury – has confirmed July 7 will be her final day as part of WWE.
Her announcement has been met with a wave of emotion from her fans and fellow stars, with Torrie and a number of current stars all sending their love.
Torrie simply described Paige as a ‘legend’ on Instagram, while WWE official Adam Pearce responded with prayer hands on Twitter.
Zelina Vega – who played AJ Lee in Paige’s biopic Fighting With My Family, which starred Florence Pugh as the Anti-Diva herself – said: ‘Truly a legendary talent and person.
‘I don’t think she’ll ever know the incredible impact that she’s had on people like me and so many others. My initial opportunity to work in a WWE ring was due to HER story. Honored to call her a friend.
‘This will ALWAYS be.. her house. ilysm (sic)’
Both Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville referred to their former Absolution teammate as ‘mom’, while former WWE star Lana added: ‘I love you so much. Thank you for everything you taught me about wrestling.
‘Thank you for breaking glass ceilings for women & inspiring the next generation of humans to chase their dreams no matter what gender, race or sexual orientation they are.’
In a lengthy statement on Friday night, Paige confirmed she is leaving in a few weeks, but also promised to return to the ring years after she was forced to retire.
She wrote: ‘Paige here! July 7th will be the last day with WWE. I’m so thankful and I appreciate the opportunities that the company has given me.
‘I will always be appreciative of the company that took in an 18-year-old British pale emo girl that didn’t look like your average diva, giving me the chance of a lifetime and making me feel like a superstar.
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‘I know after my neck injury taking me out of in ring status, it was pretty hard to keep me around for as long as you did and for that I’m thankful too.
‘Thank you to the WWE Universe. You guys are the most passionate group of fans I’ve ever seen. Hope you continue to stay on this journey with me.
‘I think the toughest part weirdly enough is having to let the Paige name go! But Saraya is helluva name. Kudos to my mum for that one. FYI I’m not saying I’ll never be in the ring. That day will most certainly come again! Wherever the return maybe.’
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