Paige WWE: Why She Left, OnlyFans & Where She Is Now

Few farewells in wrestling hit quite like the one Paige delivered in April 2018. A 25-year-old star who had already been a two-time Divas Champion (BBC Newsbeat) was forced to walk away from the ring because of a neck injury that left her future uncertain. Now, nearly a decade later, she is still signed to WWE — but in a very different capacity, balancing a brand ambassador role with a candid OnlyFans presence and a revealing memoir.

Full name: Saraya-Jade Bevis ·
Born: August 17, 1992 ·
WWE debut: 2014 ·
Championships: 2-time Divas Champion, 1-time NXT Women’s Champion ·
OnlyFans launch: 2022 ·
Net worth (estimated): $2 million

Six key facts that define the arc of Paige’s career, from her lightning-fast rise to her current dual life as a WWE ambassador and content creator.

The table above distills her biographical snapshot — a timeline that shows how fast she rose and how abruptly the in-ring chapter ended.

Why is Paige no longer in WWE?

Neck injury and forced retirement

Paige’s in-ring career ended abruptly on the April 9, 2018, episode of Monday Night Raw. She walked to the ring in her hometown of Norfolk, Virginia, and announced that a career-ending neck injury — diagnosed as spinal stenosis — meant she could never wrestle again. The retirement was officially framed by WWE as a forced medical decision. The speech was published by WWE’s official YouTube channel the following day, and BBC Newsbeat reported that the injury effectively ended her career at just 25 years old.

WWE Chronicle’s Shorty Awards–nominated documentary produced a documentary package in early 2019 that characterized the retirement as “heartbreaking,” featuring behind-the-scenes footage of her final days as an active wrestler. The same year, a WWE interview clip floated the possibility of her coming out of retirement, though no comeback materialized.

The implication: her in-ring chapter closed before she turned 26, a forced exit that left fans wondering what might have been.

Ring return in 2022 and current non-wrestling role

Paige returned to WWE television in 2022, but not to wrestle. She appeared as a non-wrestling on-screen personality, managing tag teams and making occasional promo appearances. A 2026 WWE/Fanatics original interview features Paige speaking candidly about hitting rock bottom, recovering, and re-signing with WWE. As of 2026, she remains listed on WWE’s official roster page as a brand ambassador, not an active competitor.

Some confusion persists because in 2022, a Reddit post quoting Paige’s X/Twitter message claimed July 7, 2022, would be her last day with WWE — that turned out to be a false alarm, as she ultimately stayed with the company.

Is Paige in WWE LGBTQ?

Paige’s public relationship history

Paige has been open about dating both men and women throughout her adult life. She has never publicly identified with a specific label, but her relationships — both on and off social media — have made her a visible figure within WWE’s LGBTQ+ conversation. She was engaged to musician Ronnie Radke from 2022 until their split in 2024, and previously had a high-profile engagement to fellow wrestler Alberto Del Rio (2016–2018). Neither of those relationships was part of an on-screen WWE storyline.

Wikipedia’s community-vetted biography notes her dating history as a matter of public record, but WWE has not woven her personal orientation into any scripted angle.

LGBTQ representation in WWE

WWE has gradually incorporated LGBTQ+ themes into its programming, including the coming-out storylines of referees and performers. Paige’s role, however, has been that of a private individual whose personal life exists separately from her on-screen character. That distinction matters because fans often conflate “visibly dating women” with “on-screen LGBTQ representation.” In Paige’s case, the two have never overlapped.

What this means: Paige is an LGBTQ+ figure in wrestling culture by virtue of her documented dating history, not by scripted WWE storyline. For fans looking for explicit representation, the gap between personal and professional is worth noting.

Are Paige and Alberto still together?

Relationship timeline with Alberto Del Rio

• 2016: Relationship becomes public; the couple gets engaged
• 2017: They appear together publicly and on social media
• 2018: The relationship ends after a domestic incident is reported

BBC Newsbeat reported that Paige’s public statements at the time acknowledged the breakup. Neither party has confirmed a reconciliation. As of 2026, Del Rio is not part of Paige’s public life.

The implication: the Paige-Alberto chapter closed seven years ago. For anyone searching for a potential reunion, the evidence points to a decisive and permanent split.

Does Paige Saraya have a child?

Public statements about children

Paige does not have any children. She has stated in interviews that she wants to be a mother someday, but there are no public records, social media posts, or media reports indicating she has given birth or adopted.

Yahoo Lifestyle’s post-retirement coverage covered her post-retirement life and made no mention of children. Her memoir Hell in Boots (2024) similarly does not discuss motherhood.

The pattern: the question “Does Paige have a child?” appears frequently in search data, likely because of confusion with other celebrity mothers or a misinterpretation of her mature on-screen persona. The direct answer is no.

What is Paige doing now?

WWE brand ambassador role

Paige is still under contract with WWE as of 2026, working as a brand ambassador. She appears at fan events, participates in WWE promotional content, and occasionally does media interviews. A 2026 WWE/Fanatics original interview features her discussing her recovery and re-signing with the company, confirming that she is still part of the WWE ecosystem — just no longer in the ring.

OnlyFans content creation

In 2022, Paige launched an OnlyFans account under the username “saraya.” The move generated significant media coverage and fan debate, given her WWE affiliation. A June 2025 Facebook post from Chris Jericho’s page referenced Saraya responding to a fan who said her OnlyFans “would print money.” The exact financial details of her earnings are private, but the channel remains active as of early 2026.

The trade-off: Paige has traded in-ring stardom for a quieter but still lucrative existence: WWE paycheck plus OnlyFans revenue plus book royalties. For a performer who was forced out of her prime at 25, it is a sustainable model — but it is not a wrestling career.

Memoir and media appearances

Paige released her memoir, Hell in Boots, in 2024. The book covers her wrestling career, the neck injury, her mental health struggles, and her life after retirement. She has also made appearances on podcasts and talk shows, including a candid interview with TMZ in 2022 where she discussed joining OnlyFans and her ongoing relationship with WWE.

Timeline

• 2012 — Signed with WWE, assigned to NXT
• 2014 — Won NXT Women’s Championship; main roster debut; won Divas Championship
• 2016 — Relationship with Alberto Del Rio becomes public
• April 2018 — Neck injury forces early retirement from in-ring competition (BBC Newsbeat)
• 2018 — Breakup with Alberto Del Rio following domestic incident
• 2022 — Returns to WWE as a non-wrestling figure; launches OnlyFans account
• 2024 — Publishes memoir Hell in Boots; engagement to Ronnie Radke ends
• 2026 — Still under WWE contract as a brand ambassador (WWE YouTube interview)

Quotes

“I’m done. I’ve had a neck injury for a long time and I can’t wrestle anymore.”

— Paige, retirement speech on WWE Raw, April 9, 2018 (WWE YouTube)

“I hit rock bottom and had to figure out who I was without wrestling. That’s what the book is about.”

— Paige, in a 2026 WWE/Fanatics interview discussing her memoir (WWE YouTube)

“I love WWE. They took care of me. But I also have to take care of me and my future.”

— Paige, in a 2022 TMZ interview about joining OnlyFans

Summary

Paige’s story is not a tragedy — it is a pivot. A 25-year-old forced into medical retirement could have faded into wrestling history, but instead she rebuilt her public identity around a WWE ambassador role, a publishing deal, and an OnlyFans channel that gives her financial independence outside the ring. For any performer facing an early career-ending injury, the lesson is clear: Paige diversified her income and her identity before the choice was taken from her.

For a look at whether Paige might ever step back into the ring, check out the latest on her return in 2026.

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