The Wrestling World's Unanswered Question: Will Saraya Return to the Royal Rumble?
In a recent interview, Saraya, the former WWE and AEW star, shared her thoughts on the viral buzz surrounding her potential Royal Rumble comeback. With a passionate fan base and a renewed love for wrestling, Saraya's story is one of dreams, disappointment, and a possible comeback.
The Viral Moment: 18 Million Views and Counting
Saraya's training videos took the internet by storm, accumulating a staggering 18 million views across various platforms. This overwhelming support left Saraya in tears, realizing that her controversial past hadn't diminished her fans' love.
"I cried because I couldn't believe people still cared about me. I thought all that support was gone due to my controversies."
The Missed Rumble Dream
Freddie Prinze Jr. revealed his vision of Saraya's surprise return to WWE as a Royal Rumble entrant. This moment held special significance, as WWE had organized the first-ever women's Royal Rumble shortly before Saraya's career-ending injury in 2018. Backstage footage from that historic event shows a devastated Saraya, crying in the Gorilla position, heartbroken to miss the match she had always dreamed of competing in.
"I was backstage, emotional, and they captured me crying. It was my dream to be a part of that Rumble, and I just couldn't believe I was missing it."
A Decision Beyond Her Control
Saraya clarified that her absence from this year's match wasn't her choice. She expressed her desire to be a part of it but acknowledged that the decision ultimately rested with WWE.
"I wish I could have been there, but it's not up to me. WWE has to make that call."
Falling Out of Love with Wrestling in AEW
Saraya opened up about losing her passion during her time with AEW. Despite enjoying certain aspects, she wasn't satisfied with her character and wished she could have had different matches and opportunities.
"I loved my time in AEW, but I fell out of love with wrestling. I wanted to do more, and it just didn't happen."
A Commitment to Training
In January 2025, Saraya made a commitment to serious training, inspired by her desire to rediscover the passion she had in NXT. She aimed to be "better than ever" at 33, proving that age was just a number.
Training with a Purpose
The former NXT Women's Champion emphasized that her training wasn't just for social media attention. She had been consistent with her training plans, and her promise to fans was bold: "If I return, I'll be better than you've ever seen me."
The Future: A WWE Comeback?
Whether Saraya will finally get her chance to compete in a women's Royal Rumble match is uncertain. However, she seems open to the idea if WWE decides to reach out. The wrestling world awaits with bated breath, hoping for a Saraya comeback story.
And here's the controversial part: Should WWE bring Saraya back, or is it time to move on? What do you think, wrestling fans? Let's discuss in the comments!
