Following her return to the company, Paige has quickly reestablished herself as a major presence. After Nikki Bella was not medically cleared to compete, Paige stepped in to team with Brie Bella, capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship and securing her first title win in approximately eight years.
The victory also marked her long-awaited return to WrestleMania, her first appearance on the grand stage since competing at WrestleMania 30, adding another milestone to her accomplished WWE career.
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With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the most notable accomplishments that have defined her legacy:
- First NXT Women’s Champion: In 2013, at just 20 years old, Paige defeated Emma in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural NXT Women’s Champion, setting a new standard for the division. Many believe this match helped spark what would later be known as the “Women’s Revolution.”
- Historic main roster debut: On April 7, 2014, the night after WrestleMania XXX, she debuted on Raw and defeated AJ Lee to win the Divas Championship in her very first appearance.
- Youngest Divas Champion in history: By winning the title at age 21, she set a record that still stands today.
- Double champion: She remains the only woman to have held both the Divas Championship and the NXT Women’s Championship at the same time.
- Key figure in the Women’s Revolution: Paige played a significant role in the transition from the “Divas” era to the modern women’s division, as part of Team PCB alongside Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
- Two-time Divas Champion: In addition to her debut win, she regained the title months later at SummerSlam 2014, solidifying her position as a top star in the division.
- Film inspiration: Her life and career were portrayed in the film Fighting with My Family, produced by Dwayne Johnson and starring Florence Pugh.
- First champion born in the 1990s: Paige became the first wrestler of her generation to win a major title in the company.
- SmackDown General Manager: After her in-ring retirement in 2018 due to medical reasons, she transitioned into an authority role as General Manager of SmackDown,
earning strong fan support. - “Anti-Diva” pioneer: She broke away from traditional beauty standards of the era with her gothic look and aggressive in-ring style, paving the way for future generations.
