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Paige is one of the most controversial, decorated and beloved women's Superstars of the modern generation. The former NXT Women's Champion and Divas Champion has been rumored to be returning to television over the last week. According to a report by Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Paige could be a surprise entrant into the Royal Rumble match later this month.
It was believed last year that Paige would never wrestle again and that if she were to suffer another injury it could jeopardize her long term health and well being. Paige was sidelined with a severe injury in a match with Sasha Banks last year and was forced to retire.
We have seen her in a few roles since the injury. She began as the General Manager of SmackDown where she was applauded in her role. She was given the role in the same week that she announced her in-ring retirement.
After WWE eliminated General Managers and made their major announcement that the Universe was in charge she became a manager for the Kabuki Warriors and once against she received praise in her role.
That was shortlived however and she eventually faded away before the team turned heel. Now she is an analyst on the FS1 show, WWE Backstage and she just signed a new five-year deal with the WWE.
She has also been teasing that maybe she still has a desire to return to the ring. She had a severe injury and until she is officially announced to return everything should be taken as speculation.
What I'll be doing in this article is looking at five exciting, logical and viable ways for Paige to return into the fold weekly on WWE television. After reading this article let me know your thoughts of these options on Twitter @awesomephiniatic.
#5 Charlotte's WrestleMania Dance Partner
It's no secret that Charlotte is considered one of the biggest Superstars in WWE. However, she also doesn't have a rumored dance partner for WrestleMania yet.
Charlotte, who is generally in the title picture, looks to be on the outside looking in. While Becky Lynch is rumored to tangle with Shayna Baszler or Ronda Rousey, Bayley seems set for Alexa Bliss or Sasha Banks, one of the biggest Women's Superstars is without an opponent. Insert a returning Paige as these two have a backstory from NXT and the main roster.
Paige and The Queen were the first two NXT Women's champions. The two also had a tremendous feud on the main roster that involved Charlotte and her father.
You could easily have Paige return in the Royal Rumble and eliminate Charlotte, solidifying The Queen as a heel and creating a grudge match for WrestleMania. Who better for Paige to return against than Charlotte on The Grandest Stage Of Them All in a potential classic bout.
#4 Shayna Baszler's Final NXT Opponent
Shayna Baszler is considered by some as the greatest NXT Women's Champion of all time and is the heavy favourite to win the Royal Rumble this year. However what is she doesn't win the Rumble and she is left to stay on NXT until the next Superstar ShakeUp?
Her feud with Rhea Ripley would surely be completed by the time WrestleMania weekend rolls around, so then what? A match with the original NXT Women's Champion Paige returning to the Black and Gold brand could be the perfect send off for the Submission Magician. Much like the story before Paige could eliminate Baszler in the Rumble sending The Queen of Spades into a rage.
They could work a slower more methodical style which could protect Paige and with her returning to NXT she wouldn't have to work often. It could also help NXT in its weekly hunt for more viewers of their program on the USA network.
#3 As A Manager For Humberto Carillo
It is obvious that WWE officials like the prospect of Humberto Carillo and his in-ring abilities however in WWE you have to be able to connect through promo. That is something that Humberto may struggle with due to language barriers. Why not put one of the most charismatic women ever in his corner and help elevate his character?
Humberto is also in a feud with Andrade and has been written off TV due to a DDT onto the outside of the ring.
The current United States Champion who currently has Zelina Vega as his manager and Carrillo could use someone in his corner.
Paige would depth and would also add many layers of intrigue to a young and hungry exceptional in-ring talent. Paige raising Carrillo's hand after his US Title match at WrestleMania could be a career-altering moment for the young Superstar.
#2 Becoming The New Raw Commentator
The RAW commentary team has seen many changes over the last year. The show is determined to have the three-person booth and still haven't found the right chemistry yet on Monday nights.
There has been an experiment with Renee Young on commentary as well as Dio Madden with both of them no longer in the booth.
Jerry Lawler isn't getting any younger and will need to be replaced at some point. Many fans loved the commentary that Samoa Joe provided at the end of 2019 and felt he added depth and logic.
I pointed to Paige's charisma earlier and will continue it here. Given her knowledge and charisma, it's a no brainer to allow her a spot in the booth. It's obvious WWE wanted a female presence at one time using Young on commentary and Paige would be an excellent voice for the RAW brand.
#1 A Surprise Tag Team With AJ Lee
This is the most outside the box option and would make for the most memorable moment yet on this list. However, how could I not add this dream scenario? The last time we saw AJ Lee in a WWE ring was teaming with Paige at WrestleMania 31 against the Bella Twins.
Now that the fences appear to have been mended with CM Punk, with his addition to WWE Backstage it's more possible than ever. Paige has also made remarks about missing A.J. Lee on WWE Backstage with Lee's husband.
How about Paige and AJ Lee reuniting once again as a team? This time in their WrestleMania match they take on the Kabuki Warriors for the Women's Tag Team Titles. Yes, the same Kabuki Warriors that Paige was the manager for a short while before moving on and the team turning heel.
