Bayley is not listed on the SummerSlam match card after her recent defeat to Lyra Valkyria, who secured the number one contender spot for Becky Lynch‘s Women’s Intercontinental Championship. This pivotal match is set to take place at SummerSlam, where Lynch and Valkyria will face off in a No Disqualification Match, with a high stake that if Lynch loses, she will not earn another title shot while holding the championship.
Even with the setback, Bayley, known as The Role Model, sparked speculation by posting a surprising tease on her social media ahead of SummerSlam. This suggests the Grand Slam Champion could intervene in the Lynch versus Valkyria match, given her complex past with both competitors. Fans are left wondering if Bayley will assist her ally in reclaiming the title or make a dramatic heel turn to help Becky Lynch keep her championship.
Bayley’s Social Media Tease Fuels Speculation About SummerSlam Involvement
Following her loss, Bayley shared a cryptic message on Instagram, accompanied by photos from her recent tag team match alongside Lyra Valkyria against Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez for the Women’s Tag Team Titles. The caption simply said, “Lol,” leaving fans to interpret what role she might play during SummerSlam.
Given her history and current storyline dynamics, Bayley’s possible interference introduces a thrilling element of uncertainty to the SummerSlam showdown, potentially altering the outcome in an unexpected manner.
WWE Veteran Kevin Nash Applauds Bayley’s Wrestling Skills
On the Kliq This podcast, WWE legend Kevin Nash praised Bayley’s performances in the ring, highlighting her as a talented and dedicated competitor. Nash admired her in-ring storytelling and ability to seamlessly execute moves with precision during live matches, including her triple threat contest on a recent women’s pay-per-view.
“I gotta put over Bayley. Bayley opened the women’s pay-per-view on Sunday. She was in a Triple Threat (…) I just love when somebody works like it’s a shoot (…) Everything she hit, she covered. She was trying to win the belt. Everything she did, she covered. She’s so talented (…) I saw her work against Sasha [Banks] in that Brooklyn NXT, the first women’s main event ever, and they absolutely rocked it. And I’ve been a huge fan of her since,” Kevin Nash said. —Kevin Nash, WWE Legend
Bayley, a former WWE Women’s Champion, is expected to remain a key figure in RAW’s women’s division storylines. Many anticipate she will receive more opportunities to compete for either the Women’s Intercontinental Championship or the Women’s World Championship as the year progresses.
Implications for Bayley and the Women’s Title Scene Post-SummerSlam
The potential twist involving Bayley at SummerSlam could dramatically influence the championship landscape heading into the latter half of the year. Whether she decides to support Becky Lynch or disrupt her reign, Bayley’s involvement signals that her character will continue to be central to WWE’s women’s division. Fans and analysts alike will watch closely to see how this tease materializes and what new rivalries or alliances it might spark moving forward.
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