Saraya Names Rhea Ripley Ideal WWE Return Opponent

Former WWE star Saraya, known to fans as Paige, has named Rhea Ripley as her ideal opponent for a potential return match, envisioning a high-stakes Extreme Rules bout under WWE's banner. In a recent interview, Saraya expressed her desire for the matchup, highlighting it as a way to revisit unfinished business from her earlier career.

Saraya, who departed All Elite Wrestling earlier this year, has been fueling speculation about a WWE comeback since announcing her return to training in January. The 32-year-old British wrestler, whose career was derailed by multiple neck injuries, retired from in-ring competition in 2018 after a brief comeback attempt. Cleared to wrestle again in 2022, she joined AEW and captured the Women's World Championship before her exit. Now, with WWE experiencing a wave of high-profile returns—including AJ Lee, Nikki Bella, and Alexa Bliss—Saraya's comments have intensified rumors of her possible reentry into the promotion.

During her interview with Poker Scout, Saraya reflected on her WWE tenure, which coincided with the early stages of the Women's Evolution, formerly called the Divas Revolution. She noted that landmark events for the division, such as the...