Saraya announces near retirement from wrestling career

Former AEW Women’s World Champion Saraya has announced that her wrestling career is coming to an end. She is known for her time in WWE, where she was called Paige. Saraya suffered a serious neck injury in 2017 during a match, which forced her to retire in 2018. After working hard on her recovery, she returned to wrestling in 2022 by signing with AEW. She quickly became a prominent figure in the women’s division and won the AEW Women’s Championship in London in 2023. However, her championship reign was brief, and she has faced several losses since then. Saraya has been absent from AEW for over five months, prompting speculation about her health. She recently clarified that she is not injured but is reflecting on her career. In an interview, she said she is letting new stars shine and is ready to step back. Saraya expressed that her time in wrestling is coming to a close. She stated she does not want to leave on a sour note and hopes to uplift others in the process. It remains uncertain if she will make one last attempt for the championship before retiring.