THIS Former Divas Champion Wants To Manage Ronda Rousey

Could the Rowdy One be about to get a mouthpiece?

by Andrew Pollard
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When WWE posed the question on Twitter of who fans would like to see Ronda Rousey face next, one-time Divas Champion Paige responded by throwing out the idea of her managing the Rowdy One.

Despite Paige recently talking up how she's "not f**king done" with her in-ring career, WWE has yet to clear the Anti-Diva for any sort of wrestling return. Thus, a managerial role for the Brit alongside Rowsey could actually work pretty well; particularly considering promos aren't exactly Ronda's strong suit.

As it stands, Paige last competed for WWE at a December 2017 live event. There, she teamed with Absolution pals Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville against Sasha Banks, Bayley and Mickie James. The inaugural NXT Women's Champion would officially announce her in-ring retirement the night after WrestleMania 34 due to neck issues.

Following that retirement, the now-29-year-old became the General Manager of SmackDown, before she then later managed the Kabuki Warriors.

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The belief is that Paige's current WWE contract expires next month, and she has previously cited Bryan Danielson and Edge as inspirations in how they were able to resume their wrestling careers after being forced to retire on medical grounds.

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