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Saraya Departs AEW, Launches New Podcast

The former WWE star cites a lack of fitting storylines and mutual agreement as reasons for her departure while leaving the door open for future wrestling opportunities.

Saraya making her entrance before facing off against AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm on AEW Dynamite.
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Overview

  • Saraya, formerly known as Paige in WWE, announced her official departure from AEW on her podcast, Rulebreakers With Saraya.
  • She stated that the decision was mutual, with no issues between her and AEW or its founder, Tony Khan.
  • Citing a lack of fitting storylines, Saraya expressed her desire to step back and focus on personal projects, including her new podcast.
  • Her AEW tenure included becoming Women's World Champion in August 2023, though her appearances became infrequent in late 2024.
  • Saraya remains open to returning to AEW or WWE in the future, sparking speculation about a potential WWE comeback under Triple H's leadership.