She Said She’d ‘Steal’ Rhea Ripley—Ex-Champion Teases Wild WWE Return Fans Didn’t See Coming
The buzz around WWE just got louder after a former women’s champion openly admitted she would love to return—and even joked about taking one of the company’s biggest stars away from her current partner.
Right now, Rhea Ripley is at the peak of her popularity, dominating the women’s division and building strong momentum as part of a powerful tag team alongside IYO SKY. The duo have earned massive respect across the roster, especially after capturing the Women’s Tag Team Championships and proving they are among the most dangerous pairings in the division.
But things got interesting when former champion Paige spoke about a possible in-ring comeback during a recent interview. While praising the current depth of the women’s roster, she revealed dream scenarios she would love to explore if she ever steps back inside a WWE ring.
Paige said reuniting with longtime friend AJ Lee would be her first choice. However, if that couldn’t happen, she admitted she would jump at the chance to team with Ripley—even jokingly apologizing to IYO for potentially taking her tag partner.
The comment instantly sparked fan discussion online, with many already fantasy-booking what a Paige and Ripley alliance could look like.
Paige and AJ Lee’s History Still Matters
Paige’s name became legendary the moment she debuted on WWE’s main roster in 2014, defeating AJ Lee to become the youngest Divas Champion in history. The rivalry quickly turned into one of the era’s defining storylines.
The following year, the two joined forces at WrestleMania 31, where they faced The Bella Twins in a high-profile tag match that remains memorable for fans.
A Dream Match Still Waiting to Happen
Interestingly, Paige and Ripley have never shared the ring, but Paige has repeatedly named “Mami” as one of her dream opponents. With WWE’s women’s division currently stacked with talent and storylines, her potential return could immediately shake things up.
If Paige does make a comeback, the biggest question will be where she fits into today’s landscape—and whether her playful comment about “stealing” Ripley could ever turn into an actual storyline.
