Paige, WWE rumors surface ahead of WrestleMania 42 amid Nikki Bella injury
WWE fans received a major surprise on Friday afternoon, just over 24 hours before WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Paige, whose real name is Saraya-Jade Bevis, is making her highly anticipated return to the company. According to the pro wrestling rumor mill, Paige is signing a multi-year contract to return to WWE.
BodySlam. net was the first to report the news. PWInsider.
com added to the buzz, noting Paige is expected to compete at WrestleMania 42 as a replacement for the injured Nikki Bella . Nikki Bella has been dealing with an ankle injury. MORE: Logan Paul channels inner-Marshawn Lynch for ESPN interview ahead of WrestleMania If Paige does compete in Nikki’s place, she will join Brie Bella, who is participating in a Fatal- 4-Way match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against the current champs, Nia Jax and Lash Legend, along with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, and Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.
Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Nikki Bella before the game during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images The match is scheduled for WrestleMania Night 1 on Saturday night. — Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —