Paige’s unexpected retirement from the ring on last night’s Raw drew an outpouring of emotion from the WWE Universe, and plenty of respect and admiration from Paige’s peers. In the hours since the Superstar revealed that she will be stepping away from the ring, numreous touching tributes have been posted by women who battle Paige in the ring, those who were influenced by her and those who influenced her.
Read what other female Superstars had to say about one of the true trailblazers of the Women’s Evolution.
Feelings are bittersweet right now .. @RealPaigeWWE has been such a mentor to me since the day I got here. She is insanely talented and I know whatever chapter is to follow will be just as amazing as this one. ? thank you Paige! #ABSOLUTION
— Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) April 10, 2018
Can’t even put into words how thankful I am for you @RealPaigeWWE … you have taught me so much in such a short period of time, from Tough Enough to now. Love you and thank you ??♥️ #ThankYouPaige
— Mandy (@WWE_MandyRose) April 10, 2018
You’ve done so much for women’s wrestling at such a young age and accomplished so much @RealPaigeWWE . This is heartbreaking. #ThankYouPaige
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 10, 2018
Thank you @RealPaigeWWE for being one of my all time favorite opponents I’ve ever worked with in the ring. I’m so proud of you for being so strong but I’m also so excited for so many incredible opportunities coming your way. You’re a star and you were born to shine! I ? you! pic.twitter.com/L1erOWqdlO
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 10, 2018
We shared the ring together & We wrestled one another. You are one of the greatest! #ThankYouPaige pic.twitter.com/DHNWtPv53k
— $asha Banks (@WWVESashaBanks) April 10, 2018
@wwe Without @RealPaigeWWE there wouldn’t be an #EmberMoon . #ThankYouPaige #Raw
— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) April 10, 2018
#ThankYouPaige – Too many memories to share but I will always be grateful for you. pic.twitter.com/mYzRfwvLA5
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) April 10, 2018
She is a star & I can’t wait to see what she does next. Love you so much!! @RealPaigeWWE #ThankYouPaige
— Nia Jax (@NiaJaxWWE) April 10, 2018
Your health and future will bring incredible things. #ThankYouPaige
— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) April 10, 2018
Nooo…@RealPaigeWWE
I really appreciate your kindness.
It’s thanks to you that I am who I am today.#ThankyouPaige#Respect#RAWAfterMania https://t.co/knY1JsVENe— KAIRI SANE⚓️ (@KairiSaneWWE) April 10, 2018
— Taynara Conti (@TaynaraContiWWE) April 10, 2018
Man. I gotta day I’m really bummed about @RealPaigeWWE – but what a career she’s had at such a young age. She will always be successful wherever she goes. #ThankyouPaige
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) April 10, 2018
It didn’t matter how busy you were, when I was doing tryouts or was an extra backstage you always made the time to say Hi, with a smile and hug. Heartbroken for you. Thank you for helping pave the way and changing the game. Your house @RealPaigeWWE . #ThankYouPaige
— Nikki Cross (@NikkiCrossWWE) April 10, 2018
Article source: WWE.com