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Bayley Teases Return From WWE Hiatus

Bayley Teases Return From WWE Hiatus

Newsweek30-05-2025
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Former WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion Bayley, who has not been seen on WWE programming since a backstage attack before WrestleMania 41, is strongly hinting at an impending return. This has WWE fans speculating about her comeback.
The storyline attack occurred during the Countdown show for WrestleMania 41 Night One on April 19, 2025. This assault wrote Bayley off the two-night premium live event and television. She was originally scheduled to team with Lyra Valkyria to challenge Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
A returning Becky Lynch ultimately took Bayley's place in the match, winning the titles alongside Valkyria. Having recently declared on social media that it was "comeback season," Bayley has now amplified these teases. She recently shared an image on her X account showing her wrestling boots placed in the corner of a training ring.
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This is a clear indication that she is preparing for in-ring action. This latest post has further fueled WWE fan excitement about her return.
The person behind Bayley's absence was later revealed to be Lynch herself. Lynch confessed she did the attack to take Bayley's WrestleMania spot, adding another layer of betrayal to their storied history and setting up a compelling feud upon Bayley's return.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 07: Bayley reacts after defeating IYO SKY for the WWE Women's Championship during Night Two at Lincoln Financial Field on April 07, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 07: Bayley reacts after defeating IYO SKY for the WWE Women's Championship during Night Two at Lincoln Financial Field on April 07, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Valkyria, Bayley's would-be partner, has also recently commented on the "'bittersweet' change of WrestleMania 41 plans," acknowledging the difficult circumstances in a recent interview. Bayley's career in WWE has been highly decorated.
She is one of the original "Four Horsewomen" of NXT, a former NXT Women's Champion, RAW Women's Champion, and holds the record for the longest single reign as SmackDown Women's Champion. She also captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship and was the first-ever Women's Grand Slam Champion.
While an official return date for Bayley has yet to be announced by WWE, her social media activity suggests "The Role Model" is gearing up to make her presence felt once more. WWE has booked Lyra vs. Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Title at the Money in the Bank premium live event next month. This is a rematch from Backlash, where Lynch put Lyra over and Lyra retained.
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