Bayley has been struggling with internal conflict since SummerSlam, when she accidentally cost Lyra Valkyria her match against Becky Lynch, preventing Valkyria from challenging for the title again while Lynch was reigning champion. As WWE SmackDown approaches, Bayley has revealed that she will be undergoing a significant character shift with a full heel turn.
The former champion has portrayed a conflicted character, torn between her friendly and aggressive sides in recent vignettes. However, after the fallout with Valkyria and the ongoing tension with Lynch, Bayley took to Instagram to announce that she plans to embrace a much colder and more ruthless persona this season, describing herself as a cold hard b*tch.
Bayley’s Personal Struggles Lead to a New Ruthless Attitude
Bayley’s relationship with Lyra Valkyria deteriorated following the events at SummerSlam, where Bayley’s interference inadvertently ended Valkyria’s title hopes. Despite this, Bayley’s former role on WWE RAW was not as a villain; she was Valkyria’s friend until an earlier attack at WrestleMania complicated matters further. Bayley’s accidental cost to Valkyria’s match left her at a crossroads, deciding to abandon her softer side to pursue her ambitions more aggressively in WWE competition.
Potential Impact on Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella Clash in Paris
Bayley’s evolving character creates uncertainty surrounding her involvement in upcoming WWE events, particularly the clash between Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship at Clash in Paris. Lynch, who attacked Bayley at WrestleMania and caused the rift between Bayley and Valkyria, is now set to defend her title against longtime rival Nikki Bella, a Hall of Famer. Bayley’s recent statements and WWE RAW promos have fueled speculation that she could interfere in this highly anticipated match, potentially costing Lynch her championship and further displaying her new cold demeanor.
With Bayley now embracing a more villainous role, her actions in the near future, especially at Clash in Paris, are expected to clarify the full extent of this heel turn and how far she will go to dominate the WWE women’s division.
“this season she would be a cold hard b*tch.” —Bayley
