Paige has shared an update after suffering a bloody head injury during the May 8 episode of SmackDown. WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Paige and Brie Bella were interrupted in the ring by Fatal Influence and the Irresistible Forces, leading to a chaotic segment in which Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacked the champions. Cameras caught Paige checking the top of her head at ringside as Rhea Ripley made her entrance, and the Women’s Tag Team Champion has now confirmed she was busted open during the angle.
Paige Confirms Bloody Head Injury From SmackDown Segment
Taking to social media, Paige shared photos and videos showing the cut on the top of her head, captioning the post with a quote attributed to Nia Jax: “Welcome back bitch.” Fans had expressed concern after the live broadcast, where it was unclear how badly Paige had been hurt. Her social media post can be viewed here (warning: graphic). The injury appears to have been caused by Nia Jax striking Paige with the microphone, although that has not been officially confirmed.
What’s Next For Paige After SmackDown Injury
Despite the bloody result, Paige’s update suggests she is in good spirits, and there has been no indication that she will need to vacate the Women’s Tag Team Championship she shares with Brie Bella. The angle clearly sets up a future title program with Nia Jax and Lash Legend, with Rhea Ripley’s involvement adding another layer to the story heading into Backlash season. Given Paige’s well-documented history of neck and head issues that previously forced her into retirement, fans are understandably watching this situation closely, and her social media response did help reassure the audience that the cut is being treated as a routine wrestling injury rather than something more serious. Additional coverage of the women’s division is available at Alleitewrestling.com. WWE has yet to comment publicly on the injury or any potential disciplinary review of the spot.
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