The chatter can finally cool down because, after all the swirling rumors, it looks like Bayley is staying right where she belongs in WWE. People within the company are convinced she has signed a new contract, shutting down all that talk about her potentially jumping ship. This is massive for the company, and honestly, we love to see it!
Bayley Locks It Down, More Than Just On-Screen Talent
This is huge news for the women’s division, especially given all the speculation that had her heading out the door. Bryan Alvarez reported last month her deal was set to expire in January! And come on, her close friend Mercedes Moné is the women’s world champion over at AEW, so a lot of folks thought Bayley might make the move. Plus, WWE’s stability has been questioned lately, with longtime veterans like New Day and Sheamus leaving. But nope, it seems the Role Model is locked in for the long haul.
What’s even wilder: the expectation that Bayley won’t simply be back on screen, she’s gonna be way more involved with other parts of the company. We’re talking behind the scenes stuff! Creative pitches for her have already been made, and we should see her back on WWE programming “very soon,” probably in the next few weeks. Remember, this is a Four Horsewoman we’re talking about, a truly decorated Superstar. She’s a four-time women’s champion, a two-time women’s tag team champion, a Royal Rumble winner, and a Money in the Bank ladder match winner. This 37-year-old veteran is also building the future with her Lodestone camps, which is huge for WWE finding tomorrow’s stars. Her staying and getting more responsibility? That’s a total power move for the company.
Anthony Bowens’ Contract Countdown Sparks WWE Interest
But hold up, because while WWE is keeping one of its own, they’re reportedly keeping an eye on a big name from the competition: former AEW world tag team champion Anthony Bowens. Dave Meltzer broke the news that WWE has shown “at least some interest” in bringing him over. His AEW contract is set to expire within the next month, which is exactly why this is so spicy right now.
Bowens, 35, was one half of The Acclaimed with Max Caster, a duo that was one of the most popular acts in AEW. They had a 140-day run as AEW world tag team champions and then held the AEW World Trios Championships for 238 days with Billy Gunn. That’s some serious hardware! But The Acclaimed split in early 2025, and neither Bowens nor Caster has really found their footing as singles competitors since. Caster’s deal is also up in October, so both guys are in limbo with AEW. An intriguing addition for WWE, especially for the NXT brand? Absolutely. Bowens also brings added value as one of the few openly gay wrestlers in a major promotion, connecting with a part of the audience often ignored in pro wrestling. This move could be a game-changer for sure.
So, as Bayley prepares to return with an expanded role and Bowens’ contract countdown ticks away, the wrestling world is definitely on notice. Will Bayley’s return with increased responsibilities stabilize the WWE women’s division even more? And will we see Bowens make the jump, bringing his unique charisma to WWE’s NXT, or even the main roster? The next few weeks are going to be wild, folks!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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