During this past Saturday's WWE WrestleMania 42 Night One event, a Fatal 4-Way Match took place for the Women's Tag Team Championship. WWE veteran Paige made a surprise return to the company, stepping in for the injured WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella. Teaming up with Hall of Famer Brie Bella, Paige helped secure the championships in a match that also included The Irresistible Forces, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, as well as Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.
According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, the original plan was for The Bella Twins to win the titles despite Paige's involvement not altering the match's outcome. Meltzer noted that when WWE brought Brie back, they intended to have the twins win the titles, building on Nikki's successful singles run.
Meltzer also added that with Nikki under contract, the idea was to reunite Brie and Nikki for a nostalgia run as WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, a title that did not exist during their previous time in WWE. With Nikki sidelined due to injury, Paige was considered a suitable backup.
Paige has reportedly signed a multi-year contract with WWE. Meanwhile, Nikki revealed on Monday that she is expected to be out of action for six to eight weeks due to a tear, fracture, and sprain in her ankle. According to PWInsider.com, Nikki underwent surgery on her ankle two weeks before WrestleMania.
