5 possible roles for Paige in WWE following her General Manager run

It was a decision that did not make too many fans happy. Paige was asked to step down as the General Manager of SmackDown Live after the McMahons took control of both brands.

The only silver lining in the whole situation was the assurance from Shane McMahon that Paige will still be a part of proceedings. Only her role has changed, for right now.

So, what could Paige possibly do in the weeks that follow? Let me try and explore a few options in this article. As always, you are invited to air your opinions, irrespective of whether you agree or disagree with anything I've said in this piece.

There are only 5 possibilities that I could think of for Paige's future, if she continues with WWE. Let's hope that one of these does certainly happen.

Without further ado, here are 5 roles for Paige.

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#5 An in-ring competitor

It's easy to forget just how much Paige loves to wrestle

If you look at Paige's list of accomplishments in the ring, they are certainly noteworthy. Not only was she the first ever NXT Women's Champion, but also a two-time WWE Divas Champion. Oh, and before I forget, she is only 26 years of age.

It is easy to forget how much Paige loves wrestling and how much wrestling is in her blood. She was in the ring long before she ever became a WWE superstar, hailing from a wrestling family.

In fact, the upcoming movie entitled 'Fighting With My Family' chronicles how Paige was different from other kids growing up because of her love for sports entertainment.

Of course, her injuries may play spoilsport and we may never see her in the ring again. But as Daniel Bryan proved, where there's a will, there is always a way.

#4 Trainer at the Performance Center

It is easy to see why Paige would excel in this role

The reason Paige achieved so much in so little time is because she is the complete package. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous, but is also incredibly gifted in the ring. She can cut a mean promo as well when the need so arises.

All of the skills I've mentioned here can be used as knowledge to pass on to future generations.

Paige could become a trainer at the WWE Performance Center and lend her expertise to aspiring students of the art of sports entertainment. Having competed at the highest level, she will certainly have a lot of wisdom to share.

Like Matt Bloom has, Paige could find her footing in this role, in the next step of her career. Maybe Paige discovers the next Paige, from the list of applicants in NXT.

#3 A full-time announcer

Could Paige become the Renee Young of SmackDown Live?

Renee Young made history when she became the first full-time fema announcer on RAW. Paige could follow in her footsteps and do the same for SmackDown Live, going forward.

It makes sense to have a female (wo)man the desk on both brands. This will allow for a unique mix of perspectives at the announcers' booth.

For example, when Mandy Rose or Sonya Deville wrestle, Paige could talk about her own equation with them. Similarly, she could also lend her unique perspective to Charlotte Flair's matches, having waged some wars with her.

This would also allow Corey Graves to be exclusive to one brand and thereby, make his commentary special. I can even imagine Paige slipping into a heel role and rooting for the bad guys like Corey Graves does on commentary.

Paige is a great promo, and this could lend wonderfully to commentary.

#2 A Kickoff show panelist

This is certainly the least exciting option of the lot

The rumour doing the rounds right now is that Paige will only become a pre-show panelist, going forward. This may be a waste of her talents, but is a likely role for WWE to book her in.

Many legendary WWE superstars such as Jerry 'The King' Lawler and Booker T have suffered the same fate before she did.

This would not be the worst thing in the world. It could also be a pit stop for her before she moves on to other things.

It would certainly help to have someone with her experience and her youth appear on such a show, to have it connect with the audience to a greater degree.

One role she could excel in is interviewing the talent before they go out to compete. Imagine her interacting with someone like Ronda Rousey.

#1 An on-screen manager

Asuka certainly needs someone like Paige to be her mouthpiece, going forward

A superstar like Asuka has devoted her whole life to learning the craft of wrestling. Hailing from a non English speaking country, she struggles with her promos.

While she goes off on her opponents in a barrage of Japanese insults, once in a while, such gimmicks often lose their charm. Asuka needs an on-screen manager like Paige.

Someone like Shinsuke Nakamura could similarly benefit from her. Imagine seeing Andrade 'Cien' Almas without Zelina Vega for the company.

Paige is a worker, knows how to react to every situation and can, therefore, be a great manager for either Japanese superstar.

It is unfortunate indeed that Paige was stripped off her General Manager duties when she was actually doing a commendable job. But it is what it is, and as long as WWE likes her, her career is far from done.

Thank you for devoting your life to our entertainment, Paige!