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Bayley has returned to WWE television, but her contract status remains a little more complicated than her comeback might suggest. The former Women’s Champion has not signed a new WWE deal yet, although the latest report indicates that she and the company were already close to agreeing on terms.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 11

The Latest Contract Update Between Bayley and WWE

Bayley returned to WWE after a two-month absence this week on Raw. But is it a long-term or short-term return? Back in July at Saturday Night's Main Event, Lyra Valkyria defeated Bayley and then proceeded to viciously attack her following the match, writing her off television.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / September 8

Has WWE Fumbled Lyra Valkyria’s Heel Turn?

Lyra Valkyria continues to be consigned to an afterthought since what should have been a star-making performance. On Monday’s episode of Raw, the Irish-born superstar ate the pin in a Women’s Money in the Bank qualifier against Sol Ruca and Maxxine Dupri.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 8

Bayley Has Reportedly Made a Decision on Her Long-Term Future in WWE

Bayley is back, and as many assumed when she appeared on Monday night's episode of WWE Raw in Birmingham, she's going to be sticking around for the long haul.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Bayley’s WWE Return Reportedly Set for Raw Tonight: Here’s Where She Could Fit

Bayley could be back on WWE television as soon as Monday night. According to PWInsider Elite, Bayley is expected to return on the September 7 episode of WWE Raw in Birmingham, Alabama.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 7

Potentially Huge Spoiler on Bayley's Return to WWE

WWE is back on the road after giving talent the week off ahead of Sunday Night's Main Event in Atlanta, Georgia, and one of the company's biggest stars will reportedly be joining the rest of the locker room after taking an even lengthier spell away.

Wrestling News / TWSN / August 28

Bayley’s WWE Future May Already Be Decided

After Bayley ended up losing to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 18, she has been kept off television in what was widely speculated

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 13

Bayley's Recent Move Didn't 'Land Well With Everyone' in WWE

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so how many words is Bayley trying to convey with her latest video? Despite competing at a couple of WWE Live Events in late July, Bayley hasn't appeared on WWE programming since losing and being essentially written off by Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 11

The Latest on Bayley's WWE Status After Monday Night Raw Name Drop

Lyra Valkyria did it again on Monday night. Ever since she defeated Bayley at Saturday Night's Main Event last month and dropped her onto the steel ring

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 3

Lyra Valkyria's Insistence That Bayley is Done With WWE May Be Proof She's Not

Lyra Valkyria just can't keep Bayley's name out of her mouth. The inaugural WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion took part in the WWE SummerSlam media

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / July 26

Bayley Returns to the Ring at WWE Live Event

Bayley may not be finished with Lyra Valkyria just yet. The Role Model has not been seen on WWE programming since she lost to Lyra at Saturday Night's Main Event earlier this month, but she did surprise fans in Stockton, California, with an appearance during the July 25 live event.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Did Bayley Leave WWE? New Video Fuels Speculation About Her Future

Despite growing speculation surrounding Bayley's future, there is currently no strong evidence that she has left WWE. The questions intensified following Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden, where Bayley faced former friend Lyra Valkyria in a featured singles match.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / July 24

Bayley Has ‘Big Decision To Make’ As WWE Exit Speculation Builds

Bayley‘s WWE future came up on the July 22 edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, where Dave Meltzer said the only information he has been given is that she has “a big decision to make.” Meltzer did not say what the decision involves.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / July 21

Major Update on Bayley's WWE Future and AEW Interest

Should we read into Lyra Valkyria's comments regarding Bayley's WWE status last night on Raw? Over the weekend on Saturday Night's Main Event, Lyra Valkyria got a definitive victory over Bayley by choking her former partner unconscious to win the matchup.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / July 17

WWE SmackDown Tonight (July 17): Preview, Full Card, Location, Start Time

WWE SmackDown will be live tonight from Albany, New York, with Adam Pearce serving as acting General Manager following Nick Aldis' confrontation with Gunther at the end of last week's show.

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Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / February 16

Comedy Legend Being Worked Creatively Into WWE Tag Team Split?

WWE star Bayley recently shared a text message exchange with her tag team partner Lyra Valkyria and while the two seemed to have a good laugh, some fans are wondering if this somewhat friendly beef might lead to their split as a tag team.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 8

Lyra Valkyria: WWE's Rising Star in Women's Division

Lyra Valkyria is being positioned as a new face of WWE's women's division in 2026. She's held NXT Women's and WWE Women's Intercontinental titles and thrived on every test.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / July 13, 2025

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Seven years after the inaugural event, WWE held its all-women's Premium Live Event, Evolution, on Sunday night from Atlanta.

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Wrestling News / The Sportster / May 6, 2025

Becky Lynch Roasts Bayley, Mocks Mercedes Moné's New Cash Grab Fan Service

Lynch mocks Mone's $100/month text service, insinuating Bayley pays a friend to message her. Lynch jokes about Bayley's WWE opportunities, suggesting discontent and real-life tension.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / April 21, 2025

Becky Lynch Turns Heel on Lyra Valkyria on WWE RAW After Wrestlemania 41

The WWE RAW After Wrestlemania is always filled with turns and twists and this year’s edition has lived up to the hype. In a Wrestlemania rematch, Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch faced off against Liv Morgan and Rachel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships after winning the titles on Wrestlemania 41 Night 2 on Sunday.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2025

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Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / February 7, 2025

Lyra Valkyria: WWE main roster experience ‘suits me a whole lot more’ than NXT

Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria is “absolutely loving” her experience on the WWE main roster. It’s been nearly a year since Valkyria was called up to WWE Raw.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / January 13, 2025

Lyra Valkyria crowned first-ever WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion

The first-ever Women’s Intercontinental Champion has been crowned. Lyra Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai in the finals of the tournament to crown the first-ever champion on Monday’s Raw.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / November 22, 2024

WWE wrestler Lyra Valkyria set for Irish indie event

WWE wrestler Lyra Valkyria is returning home to Ireland for an indie appearance this holiday season. Valkyria will be in action for Over The Top Wrestling in her hometown of Dublin on Saturday, December 21.

Wrestling News / F4WOnline.com / September 14, 2024

Lyra Valkyria & LJ Cleary announce engagement

Lyra Valkyria and LJ Cleary are engaged. Cleary announced the news via Instagram on Saturday, writing: “10 years together celebrated by getting engaged to the person I will be spending the rest of my life with, and she is the love of mine.” “Congrats to you both!