Overview
- Paige spoke on The Nikki & Brie Show filmed at Fanatics Fest on Monday, July 20, 2026, saying she enjoyed her time in AEW but that “her heart wasn’t in it” and that she is “a WWE girl.”
- She said the split with AEW ended on good terms and added she has “nothing but love” for the company and its president, Tony Khan.
- Paige’s comments follow a multi-stage career that included an initial long WWE run, a 2022–2025 stint in AEW where she won the Women’s World Championship at Wembley, and a return to WWE at WrestleMania 42 with recent tag-title activity at Madison Square Garden.
- The Bella Twins promoted the podcast quote and wrestling media quickly amplified it, and outlets report no signs that the remarks have produced a public dispute between WWE and AEW.
- Public statements of loyalty can change fan response and a performer’s role, and sources note that Paige’s value now leans more on name recognition and character work than peak in-ring output.