WWE legend Paige reveals failed pitches to get back on TV and confirms exit isn’t mutual-Alistair McGeorge-Entertainment – Metro

Paige has addressed her upcoming exit (Picture: WWE)

Paige has revealed her impending WWE exit isn’t a mutual decision and she has had pitches to return to television rejected by bosses.

The British wrestling legend – whose journey to the top of the business was the subject of Stephen Merchant and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s 2019 movie Fighting With My Family – is set to leave the company with her last day confirmed to be July 7.

‘I knew it was coming eventually. Getting the, “Hey, can I call you? I’m at SmackDown though.” I’m like, “That leaves no room for negotiation. They’re probably not going to renew it.” I had a feeling for awhile,’ she said on Twitch.

‘I’m appreciative of WWE. They helped me so much, more than just wrestling. They got me a therapist when I was having drinking and alcohol issues. They kept me, even after my neck surgery, just sitting on my ass. I really appreciate that.

‘I feel like I had so much left to give there as someone who can cut a decent promo and do a managerial role. It is what it is. I’m not leaving because I want to, they just don’t want to re-sign my contract. I completely understand. There is no hard feelings.’

Indeed, Paige even pitched to be involved with current SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey by helping her out as an on-screen manager.

Paige offered to work with Ronda Rousey (Picture: WWE)

‘There are things I could have done, I just don’t think they want to think of it. They want to focus on people that are wrestling. I offered to be the voice piece for Ronda,’ she added, as transcribed by Fightful.

‘They weren’t using me to my full potential, that’s for sure. I broke my neck twice for this company, just to be let go.

‘I still tried to fight to do something and then to not be told until the last minute left me disappointed. Again, I understand their reasoning why they didn’t want to re-new the contract.’

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Paige – who made it clear she hopes to return to the ring one day, and kept reiterating that it wasn’t her decision to leave WWE – noted that she hasn’t been medically cleared at this time, and isn’t ruling out the possibility of signing with someone like AEW.

‘Sure, if the money is right,’ she laughed, suggesting she’s open to the idea of joining Tony Khan’s All Elite Wrestling.

When it comes to a dream in-ring comeback and whether or not she’s been cleared for action, she added: ‘Not yet. [But my neck’s] so healthy. I feel like I’m the most healthy I’ve been in my whole career. I feel I can compete again, 1000%.’

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