I've never been a big Paige fan. I don't dislike her I just have no emotions towards her. I've always been a big fan of Austin even before I knew that they were dating because he was a big prospect from the wrestling scene in MMA.
Here's the problem I think for Paige is that up until now, at least for the last decade, everything in her life has been built around fighting. Her husband, all her friends, her career, the way that she thinks of herself are all built around fighting. And it's really hard to walk away from something that you're that entrenched in because it's where you derive your sense of worth. If all your friends are engineers and you don't make the cut as an engineer, at least initially, then you'll feel pretty shitty because you'll feel like you don't match up. Particularly if everyone else around you is doing well, like I think it's hard not to feel like you're slacking if you're falling behind but your husband is on the up and up.
It is always, and I mean always, easier to say from the outside looking in than from the inside. But life without fighting can be wonderful. There is still the potential for so many magical moments, exciting adventures, and beautiful goals that you can set for yourself that don't have to do with the circle you've been entrenched in. Maybe her fight journey is coming to an end, and while that's sad, I think firstly, it's always sad when it's over but always be glad it happened. And secondly, I think she could find that next adventure. It's out there.
And in the meantime, I'm worried about Austin's arm. I hope everything is ok, because he will need it in top shape to fight Gegard. War Vanderford!