Four Major Stars Moved to Free Agents Page of WWE.com
The roster hierarchy within WWE has undergone another wave of administrative shifts as four of the most influential women in the company's history have been reassigned on the official superstars page. As of 8 May 2026, AJ Lee, Paige, and both Nikki and Brie Bella have been moved from the Raw brand to the Free Agents section, sparking intense speculation regarding their future roles in the promotion.
This administrative shuffle comes on the heels of a massive WrestleMania 42, which served as a landmark weekend for all four women. AJ Lee, who made a shock return to WWE in late 2025, recently concluded a high-profile reign as the Women’s Intercontinental Champion. After losing the title to Becky Lynch in an emotional encounter at WrestleMania, Lee’s status had been a subject of debate. Her move to the free agent list suggests that the company may be looking to utilise her in a more flexible capacity, potentially allowing her to move between brands to facilitate marquee rivalries rather than being tied to a single Monday night schedule.
The move is equally significant for the newly crowned WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Paige and Brie Bella. Paige’s return at WrestleMania 42 was one of the weekend's biggest surprises, as she stepped in to replace an injured Nikki Bella. The makeshift duo of Paige and Brie managed to capture the tag team gold, and their new status as free agents aligns with the traditional rules governing the tag championships, which often allow the titleholders to appear on both Raw and SmackDown. Paige, having signed a substantial multi-year deal upon her return, appears to be a focal point of the division’s revitalisation.
For The Bella Twins, the shift to the free agent page marks the latest chapter in their 2026 homecoming. Brie and Nikki reportedly signed two-year contracts in early 2026 with the intent of completing one final, definitive run before retirement. While Nikki is currently sidelined with the ankle injury that forced her out of the WrestleMania card, her placement alongside Brie and Paige as a free agent indicates that she is still viewed as a vital part of the active landscape once she is medically cleared to return.
The combined movement of these four stars—often referred to by fans and themselves as the Original Four Horsewomen of the Divas era—signals a broader strategy by Triple H and TKO leadership. By designating these legacy stars as free agents, WWE is effectively creating a "special attraction" tier within the women's division. This allows the promotion to bolster the star power of both major brands without overexposing veterans whose presence is better served in high-stakes, cross-brand storylines. As the road to SummerSlam begins, the free agency of AJ Lee, Paige, and The Bellas ensures that the women's division remains one of the most unpredictable and star-studded elements of WWE programming.