Former AEW star Paige VanZant is set to make her debut in Power Slap.

Paige VanZant, known for her background in UFC, transitioned into professional wrestling and made her AEW debut in September 2021. Despite her initial in-ring appearance at AEW Double Or Nothing 2022, she saw limited screen time thereafter and was officially removed from AEW’s roster page in April 2024.

On June 22, UFC announced that Paige VanZant will step into the Power Slap ring for the first time on June 28. The official tweet reads:

“Yes, you heard that right! The @Powerslapdebut of Paige Van Zant goes down on June 28! #PowerSlap8”

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VanZant’s debut match at Power Slap will see her face off against Christine Wolmarans on the upcoming June 28 episode.

This move marks yet another chapter in VanZant’s diverse and dynamic career, showcasing her versatility across different combat sports and entertainment platforms. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how she performs in this new and intense competition format.

What are your thoughts on Paige VanZant’s debut in Power Slap and her transition from UFC to professional wrestling and now to Power Slap? How do you think her background will influence her performance in this new competition? Share your excitement and predictions in the comments below!

Steve Carrier

Steve is the Founder of RingsideNews. He has been writing about professional wrestling since 1996. He first got into website development at the time and has been focusing on bringing his readers the best professional wrestling news at it's highest quality.

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