Bayley stunned WWE fans with an unforeseen heel turn on her ally during the September 23 episode of Monday Night RAW. The shocking moment unfolded during a key segment involving Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, shifting Bayley’s character dramatically and catching the audience off guard.
Strained Tensions Between Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
The episode began with Valkyria approaching Bayley to apologize for entering her room uninvited in the previous week, to which Bayley appeared unbothered. Bayley requested Valkyria’s support during her upcoming match against Roxanne Perez, and Valkyria agreed with surprise, recalling how Bayley had rescued her from a previous attack by Judgment Day.
During the match, Raquel Rodriguez repeatedly interfered, escalating tensions. Near the match’s conclusion, Rodriguez attacked Bayley at ringside, prompting Valkyria to jump in and defend her friend. Valkyria was knocked unconscious outside the ring, missing the events that followed inside.
Bayley Strikes Back and Rejects Valkyria’s Support
After seeing Valkyria get hurt, Bayley abruptly turned aggressive, viciously attacking Roxanne Perez and securing the victory. Following the match, Valkyria entered the ring to congratulate Bayley with a hug, but Bayley rejected her gesture, pushing her away and shouting in anger,
“You think you can hug me?”
“YOU THINK YOU CAN HUG ME?!” 😡
This sudden display shocked both Valkyria, who was confused by Bayley’s behavior, and the fans who had grown accustomed to Bayley’s previously loyal and caring persona.
Impact and Future Implications of Bayley’s Heel Turn
Bayley’s unexpected heel turn marks a significant turning point in her WWE RAW narrative, generating tension and uncertainty in her relationships with allies like Valkyria. The shift from her beloved “Role Model” image to a more ruthless character adds new layers to upcoming storylines and promises to intensify rivalries. Fans and analysts will be keen to see how this change influences Bayley’s trajectory and the dynamics within WWE RAW going forward.
Bayley you're confusing us… and everybody. 😵💫 pic.twitter.com/mVYSX1aBNm
— WWE (@WWE) September 22, 2025
"YOU THINK YOU CAN HUG ME?!" 😡
Bayley, seriously… what is going on? pic.twitter.com/tO1fM8ZV9r
— WWE (@WWE) September 23, 2025
