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BRITISH WWE beauty Paige has sensationally revealed she is quitting the sport in a tearful announcement to fans.

The record-breaking former champ had suffered a new neck injury in December and told her followers on Monday Night Raw that she wouldn't be putting her health at risk any more.

 Paige has quit WWE due to a neck injury
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Paige has quit WWE due to a neck injuryCredit: Getty Images

While she has also tweeted: "Completely overwhelmed with the love and support. Thank you everyone. Seriously means so much to me. This isn't the end though. Just the beginning of something special. #ThankYou #ThisIsMyHouse."

Paige, 25, who is from Norwich, had already undergone surgery on her neck before she was kicked from behind by Sasha Banks at the end of last year, causing fresh damage.

It’s said she suffered a "stinger" injury, which causes a burning sensation, and was immediately taken off the WWE schedule.

As a result, Paige missed the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match in January.

And she broke down as she addressed the Monday Night Raw crowd after watching Wrestlemania 34 from the stands.

 Paige was the youngest-ever women's champ at the age of 21
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Paige was the youngest-ever women's champ at the age of 21Credit: WWE

Paige claimed the WWE was “her heart, her soul and her blood”, adding: “This is one of the hardest things I will ever have to say in my career."

Her announcement was met by chants of “Thank you Paige, this is your house.”

Paige became the youngest-ever Divas champ when she won the title at the age of just 21.

But she was left suicidal after a leaked sex tape and ban for a failed drugs test tarnished her glittering career in the ring.

Stars paid tribute to Paige soon after the retirement announcement, with Sasha Banks – who delivered the KO blow – saying she will be “remembered for generations to come”.

Banks wrote: “I know there are so many different dreams to be had and good things ahead of you.”

Billie Kay said: “This is just the beginning for her. I’m really excited to see what the future holds.”

Nattie added: “You’re a star and you were born to shine! I love you!”

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