10 Depressing Wrestling Retirement Matches
4. Paige & Absolution Vs. Sasha Banks, Bayley, & Mickie James (House Show, December 2017)
Paige has had a tumultuous few years with WWE. After an incredible debut with a title win over AJ Lee the night after 'Mania XXX, she moved into singles competition, joined the cast of Total Divas, and feuded with pretty much the entire Women's Division.
In August 2016, Paige was suspended for 30 days for a Wellness violation, followed by another suspension in October, and took time off to have neck surgery to treat old injuries.
She returned in November 2017, forming Absolution with Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville and getting back in the ring. Her career would shortly come to an inglorious end at a house show a few weeks later.
During a spot, Sasha kicked Paige in the back before Paige was in position. Paige immediately dropped to her knees, unable to get to her feet and having to roll onto her back. The referee immediately stopped the match and called for medics. Paige then had a barrage of medical testing that confirmed the worst - she was done.
Sadly, at age 25, Paige was told she would no longer be medically cleared, and despite continuing to be involved with WWE, she will likely never get a proper send-off match.