Bayley was attacked by Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 41, and was subsequently written off WWE programming due to an injury. What was meant to be a major moment for The Role Model turned into an unexpected hiatus. However, after more than a month on the sidelines, the former Women’s Champion is back training in the ring. Thereby, it signals a potential return to WWE action.
Taking to X, the former Women’s Champion shared a picture of her ring boots placed on the apron, subtly hinting at her in-ring return. She highlighted her boots, with the tongue of one reading, “I was born to do this,” signaling her intent and determination. The post suggests that Bayley is training hard for a comeback, fueled by confidence and a desire to reclaim her place at the top of WWE.
Before her injury, the former Damage CTRL member was teaming with Lyra Valkyria on Monday Night Raw. The duo had quickly made a name for themselves and were on the verge of capturing the Women’s Tag Team Championship. However, at WrestleMania 41, Becky Lynch intervened and replaced Bayley in the match, halting their momentum.
Moreover, over the past few months, Bayley’s booking has faced significant criticism from fans. Many feel that her character has become irrelevant and lacks proper direction. Her reign as WWE Women’s Champion last year was viewed as underwhelming, with little to few standout moments.
As a result, WWE may need to revamp her character and give her a fresh storyline to reignite fan interest when she returns. An emotionally charged rivalry with Becky Lynch seems like the perfect plan, considering their long history.
Bayley to go after Becky Lynch upon her comeback?
Becky Lynch has taken multiple shots at Bayley over the past month, calling her “trash” and claiming it was her duty to take her out. The comments were blatantly disrespectful, and it would only be fitting for The Role Model to return with a vengeance. A fiery comeback targeting The Man could set the stage for an intense feud this summer.
Big Time Becks is set to face Lyra Valkyria at Money in the Bank next month in a high-stakes clash for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The stipulation adds extra pressure—if Lynch loses, she can no longer challenge Valkyria for the title. Rumors are swirling that Bayley might return during the match, potentially costing The Man the championship and reigniting their heated rivalry.
Such an angle could set the stage for a heated feud between Bayley and Lynch on Raw. As two key members of WWE’s Four Horsewomen, their rivalry has the potential to be a legendary chapter in WWE history. With the rumored Evolution 2 premium live event taking place next month, a showdown between two former Women’s Champions could serve as a marquee headliner for the historic all-women’s show.
Bayley explains why everyone hates her finishing move
When Bayley first arrived in WWE, she faced notable criticism for her finishing moves. Her original finisher, the Belly-to-Belly suplex—dubbed the “Bayley-to-Belly”—was seen by many fans as underwhelming. For such a talented athlete, the finisher lacked any excitement or joy that would come from a Sweet Chin Music or The Attitude Adjustment.
Later, when The Role Model turned heel, she introduced a new finisher called the “Rose Plant.” Changing it doesn’t mean it always gets better. Instead of silencing the critics, the move drew even more backlash from fans around the world.
Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, the former Women’s Champion admitted she’s confused about the criticism surrounding her finisher. She explained that the setup for the move is actually quite difficult, as she often struggles with positioning her opponent’s head correctly.
Yeah, everyone hates my finish. Sorry, guys. It was a finish that I did on the indies. [Why do they hate it?] I don’t know. The setup is really hard. It is like, sometimes I’m like, trying to figure out where to put it, or how to get into it. I’m like, man, this is annoying. This move sucks!
Bayley via Insight
However, she acknowledged that the main reason fans may not connect with it. While the signature move feels impactful to perform, it appears on television as simply driving the opponent face-first into the mat—lacking the visual intensity that resonates with the audience. A brand new finisher could add spark when Bayley eventually returns to action.
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