Paige returns to WWE: Women's star makes comeback at WrestleMania 42
Once a major star, Paige returns to WWE to compete at WrestleMania for her first match with the company in nearly 10 years.
LAS VEGAS — Paige is back in WWE . The first shocker of WrestleMania 42 came during night one on Saturday, April 18 , with the women’s star making her return to the company. Not only that, but she’s competing, too.
She took the place of the injured Nikki Bella, teaming with Brie Bella for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship fatal four-way match. Her music hit and the crowd erupted inside Allegiant Stadium. PAIGE IS BACK!!!!!
💜 WHAT A WRESTLEMANIA MOMENT!! pic. twitter.
com/3ey0qK3G4o — WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026 It was more than a return. She looked solid in the ring as she went on to get the pin in the match, winning the Women's Tag Team Championship with Bella. Paige’s return confirms multiple reports from the days leading up to the event that she had re-signed with WWE after leaving in 2022.