Suspension coincides with her boyfriend, Alberto Del Rio, who was suspended yesterday
WWE announced late on Wednesday night that it had suspended Paige for 30 days, following her first violation of the company's Wellness Policy. The announcement of her suspension came just a matter of hours after WWE announced that it had suspended Alberto Del Rio for his first violation. Paige and Del Rio are reportedly dating.
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"WWE has suspended Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige) for 30 days effective tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 18, for her first violation of the company’s talent wellness policy," WWE announced in a short statement.
Both Del Rio's and Paige's suspensions began effective today (Aug. 18), according to WWE.
You can read the WWE Wellness Policy here, which includes the various substances it covers. The program covers various drugs as well as a section that covers the use of alcohol, indicating that talent cannot consume alcohol for the 12 hours prior to a WWE scheduled event, however penalties for alcohol violations are fines ($2,500).
Paige has been off WWE television for several weeks, reportedly nursing a back injury.
