Bayley’s time in WWE might be running out fast. Word is, her contract could hit free agency in just “a couple months,” according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. This isn’t some low-key rumor, either. Speculation about her future exploded after her brutal loss to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where Lyra absolutely laid her out with a nightwing on the steel steps.
Is Bayley About to Walk Out of WWE?
Man, that ref stoppage loss to Lyra Valkyria felt weird, right? But then Lyra kept attacking Bayley after the match, hitting her with a nightwing on the steel steps! And then on Monday’s Raw, Lyra went full savage in a promo, saying, “I’m probably glowing because I dropped the dead weight when I ran Bayley outta here.” Ouch. While it could totally be a storyline to give Bayley some time off before a big revenge return, it’s impossible to ignore her longtime friend Mercedes Moné stirring the pot on social media about a reunion in AEW. Think about it: AEW’s WrestleDream show usually happens in October, which could line up perfectly with Bayley’s contract expiring. She’s got huge leverage here, too. WWE absolutely doesn’t want to lose one of its most popular women’s stars to a rival, and AEW could seriously use a jolt of top-level talent, especially with Toni Storm out of action. WWE’s doing a solid job of writing her off TV, though, if she is truly heading for the exit.
Becky Lynch’s Return, But No NBA Stunt at SummerSlam
Speaking of big names, Becky Lynch is finally set to make her return to WWE in the near future, but don’t expect her before SummerSlam kicks off on August 1-2. She’s been off our screens since losing a first-round Queen of the Ring match last month, with her last televised appearance being that June 8 Raw four-way where Liv Morgan got the pin over Chelsea Green. It feels a bit wild that one of WWE’s absolute top stars wouldn’t be on the SummerSlam card, unless this break was always part of the plan. But hey, adding Becky back into the mix after she lost the Intercontinental title to Sol Ruca and fell short in Queen of the Ring? That’s going to be a massive boost.
Now, for those NBA stars, Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson, who “reignited their onscreen rivalry” at Saturday Night’s Main Event? Don’t get your hopes up for SummerSlam. Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Radio confirmed neither is expected to be part of an onscreen angle at the big event. Apparently, their interaction at Saturday’s show was just a one-off for Madison Square Garden. And honestly, calling it an “angle” might be a stretch, since Brunson just showed up with Roman Reigns to get a custom title belt, and Haliburton came out with Seth Rollins, who then attacked… well, the source cut off, so we don’t even know who got hit! So yeah, no NBA shenanigans at SummerSlam.
What happens next with Bayley is pure speculation right now, but man, if she walks, that’s a huge shift in the women’s division. Meanwhile, we’ll be waiting for Becky Lynch to pop back up after SummerSlam. Her return is going to shake things up big time. The next major WWE event is Saturday Night’s Main Event on September 6, and you know everyone’s gonna be glued to see if these rumors play out!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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