WWE News: Twitter reacts to Paige's retirement

With tears in her eyes, Paige announced her retirement from in-ring competition tonight, on Monday Night Raw, after months of speculation suggesting that the former Divas Champion wouldn't be able to wrestle again after she suffered a neck injury back in January at a live event.

Paige has already missed the Women's Royal Rumble and the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal but, it seems that she chose the perfect moment to announce her retirement, in the same arena she made her main roster debut at back in 2014.

Despite the fact that her retirement has been rumored for months, it seems that the WWE Universe and her fellow superstars have been hit hard by the official announcement.

The women of WWE have paid tribute to their fellow Superstar:

It didn’t matter how busy you were, when I was doing tryouts or was an extra backstage you always made the time to say Hi, with a smile and hug. Heartbroken for you. Thank you for helping pave the way and changing the game. Your house @RealPaigeWWE . #ThankYouPaige
— Nikki Cross (@NikkiCrossWWE) April 10, 2018

Nooo...@RealPaigeWWE
I really appreciate your kindness.
It’s thanks to you that I am who I am today.#ThankyouPaige#Respect#RAWAfterMania https://t.co/knY1JsVENe
— KAIRI SANE⚓️ (@KairiSaneWWE) April 10, 2018

NOOOOOOOOO.....😔😢 https://t.co/lTBNBHpckQ
— Tamina Snuka (@TaminaSnuka) April 10, 2018

Thank you @RealPaigeWWE 👏👏 😔 #RAW
— Peyton Royce (@WWEPeytonRoyce) April 10, 2018

Thank you @RealPaigeWWE for being one of my all time favorite opponents I’ve ever worked with in the ring. I’m so proud of you for being so strong but I’m also so excited for so many incredible opportunities coming your way. You’re a star and you were born to shine! I 🖤 you! pic.twitter.com/L1erOWqdlO
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) April 10, 2018

Feelings are bittersweet right now .. @RealPaigeWWE has been such a mentor to me since the day I got here. She is insanely talented and I know whatever chapter is to follow will be just as amazing as this one. 💜 thank you Paige! #ABSOLUTION
— Sonya Deville (@SonyaDevilleWWE) April 10, 2018

Can’t even put into words how thankful I am for you @RealPaigeWWE ... you have taught me so much in such a short period of time, from Tough Enough to now. Love you and thank you 🙏🏻♥️ #ThankYouPaige
— Mandy (@WWE_MandyRose) April 10, 2018

You’ve done so much for women’s wrestling at such a young age and accomplished so much @RealPaigeWWE . This is heartbreaking. #ThankYouPaige
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) April 10, 2018

#ThankYouPaige
— MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) April 10, 2018

#ThankYouPaige
— LIV Morgan 👅 (@YaOnlyLivvOnce) April 10, 2018

#ThankYouPaige ❤️
— CJ (Lana) Perry (@LanaWWE) April 10, 2018

Many fellow WWE stars have also reacted to the news:

#ThankYouPaige
— Killian Dain (@KillianDain) April 10, 2018

Thank you @RealPaigeWWE
— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) April 10, 2018

Sad to hear first @WWENXT Women’s champion @RealPaigeWWE officially announce her retirement after injuries truncated her in ring @WWE career. 🙏 #RAWAfterMania
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) April 10, 2018

I LOVE YOU @RealPaigeWWE BUBBA YOU A CHAMPION
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) April 10, 2018

Man. I gotta day I’m really bummed about @RealPaigeWWE - but what a career she’s had at such a young age. She will always be successful wherever she goes. #ThankyouPaige
— Kayla Braxton (@KaylaBraxtonWWE) April 10, 2018

@RealPaigeWWE is awesome!

Wishing her much success #ThankYouPaige #RAW pic.twitter.com/V9VLO8MxYa
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) April 10, 2018

Thank you @RealPaigeWWE.
— Devil's Blood (@WWEAleister) April 10, 2018

Paige's brother:

I'm so proud of what you've achieved in this business. You paved the way for the woman of today and that the leader of the woman's revolution.
I love you sis @RealPaigeWWE #ThankYouPaige https://t.co/FjuY8Muhal
— Zak Knight (@ZakBevis) April 10, 2018

And members of the WWE Universe:

I can’t believe that this era of NXT has finally come to an end. I - I’m speechless. 😢😢 #ThankYouPaige #NXTOriginals #Revolutionaries #RAWAfterMania pic.twitter.com/N1U4lz123v
— нєℓιχ α ∂ιт (@helixfelicis) April 10, 2018

First ever NXT Women's Champion
Youngest female champion in WWE history
Only female double champion in WWE history
Had the first NXT Special Women's Match in history
2-0 at WM
Tough Enough judge
Fighting with My Family

You're a legend ❤️@RealPaigeWWE #ThankYouPaige pic.twitter.com/aW0PR3eDDZ
— Andrew (@HEELItUp) April 10, 2018

"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long" - Lao Tzu.

A NOLA full circle that has come way too soon.

The first woman to hold the WWE Divas and NXT Women's Championship at the same time and indeed our own first Champion at EVE.#ThankYouPaige #RAW #RawAfterMania pic.twitter.com/WytNrpza1K
— EVE - Women's Pro Wrestling (@ProWrestlingEVE) April 10, 2018

Some of my favorite moments from Paige. #ThankYouPaige #RAWAfterMania pic.twitter.com/qBqwyppmAL
— Shai! これがレスリングだ 🤼 (@ShaiSensei) April 10, 2018

The Paige retirement speech was very emotional. She's only 25 years old. This was likely the end of her as a regular on TV. Good job by the crowd supporting her so much as she got through the speech. #Raw #ThankYouPaige
— John Canton (@johnreport) April 10, 2018

This will always be your house @RealPaigeWWE ❤️ Thank you for changing the game forever #ThankYouPaige
— Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) April 10, 2018