After staying away from wrestling matches for more than a year, Saraya is finally back inside the ring — at least for training. Naturally, this has made fans wonder: is she planning another big run in professional wrestling? While she is not officially confirming anything yet, her recent comments clearly suggest that something could be on the way.
Saraya Back in the Ring After Long Break
Saraya has not wrestled a match since late 2024. Her last appearance came in AEW during a fatal four-way number one contender’s match for the AEW Women’s World Championship. She faced Willow Nightingale, Nyla Rose, and Jaime Hayter, but lost the match to Nightingale.
After that, Saraya remained mostly quiet. In March last year, she confirmed that she had left All Elite Wrestling. Since then, there were no matches or major wrestling appearances from her.
However, things have now changed.
In a recent interview, Saraya revealed that she has returned to in-ring training. She shared that she missed wrestling and even admitted that she had lost her passion for it for some time. But now, that love for the sport seems to be back.
She hinted that 2026 is looking promising for her. While she did not reveal any specific plans, her words were enough to get fans excited.
Is a WWE Return on the Cards?
Many fans are now asking whether Saraya could return to WWE. After all, she built her biggest name there under the ring name Paige.
As Paige in WWE, she achieved major success. She became the NXT Women’s Champion and won the Divas Championship multiple times. She also served as the General Manager of SmackDown after being appointed by Shane McMahon in 2018.
Unfortunately, her WWE career was cut short in 2017 due to a serious neck injury. Doctors forced her to retire from in-ring competition, which was a heartbreaking moment for both her and her fans.
She made her emotional return to wrestling in 2022 when she debuted for AEW at Grand Slam inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. During her AEW run, she feuded with Britt Baker and eventually captured the AEW Women’s World Championship at the historic All In London event in 2023. That victory, in front of her home crowd, was one of the biggest moments of her career.
Now that she is training again, speculation about a WWE comeback is naturally growing. However, Saraya has not confirmed any talks or negotiations with WWE yet.
Saraya’s AEW Achievements
During her time in AEW, Saraya proved she could still compete at a high level despite her past injury concerns.
Here is a quick overview of her recent wrestling journey:
| Event | Highlight |
|---|---|
| WWE Career | Former NXT Women’s Champion and Divas Champion |
| Retirement | Forced to retire in 2017 due to neck injury |
| AEW Debut | Grand Slam 2022 |
| AEW Title Win | Won AEW Women’s World Championship at All In London 2023 |
| Last Match | Fatal four-way contender’s match in late 2024 |
Her AEW title win was especially emotional, as it happened in front of family and friends in London. She defeated Britt Baker, Toni Storm, and Hikaru Shida in that match.
What’s Next for Saraya?
Saraya has clearly stated that if she returns, she wants to be better than ever — even better than her “NXT Paige” days. That is a strong statement, considering how successful she was during that period.
Right now, she is focused on training and regaining her confidence inside the ring. She has a busy schedule ahead and seems excited about what the future holds.
While no official return date has been announced, one thing is clear: Saraya’s passion for wrestling is back. Whether that leads to a WWE comeback, another AEW stint, or something completely unexpected, fans will be watching closely.
