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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bayley Teases Return From WWE Hiatus
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation 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, 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. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jade Cargill flashes impressive power moves in victory over Naomi
Last week, Jade Cargill spoke to CBS Sports about her WrestleMania 41 match with Naomi. Of her first 'Mania singles match (and just the seventh of her WWE career), Cargill said: 'I'm ready to go out there, show people what I've learned and how much I've grown. I think people are really going to be shocked.' The match certainly had a long, emotionally-charged story going in its favor. It started last November with a mystery attack that wrote Jade off television for still mysterious reasons. The mystery continued during her months-long absence, with Naomi being revealed as her attacker when Jade returned and attacked her former friend at Elimination Chamber last month. Advertisement That's why, after a weather report gimmick teed up her entrance... ...The Storm went right in for a double-leg takedown at the bell and slammed the now-heel Naomi. Cargill controlled the early going, but her nemesis was able to get in plenty of offense in the middle portion of the match. The tide turned for good when Jade caught a blockbuster attempt and threw Naomi down with a Jackhammer. That was first of two spots where the taller woman caught her opponent's aerial attempt and converting it into power move. It was followed by a more impressive bulldog after the top after the two traded reversals in the corner. Then came an even more jaw-dropping moment when Cargill busted out an electric chair powerbomb, popped Naomi in the air from her shoulders, then spinning and catching her an slamming her flatbacked on the mat. Advertisement Jaded ended things after that. We've seen Cargill's power — in WWE and, some of us, before that in AEW. People probably won't be 'shocked' that she impressed with a couple practice-able spots, but this performance did what it needed to do. Now we'll see what's next for That Bitch (her words, not mine). Hopefully they have something for Naomi as well after her eye-opening heel work over the last month. Get complete WrestleMania 41 Night One results and coverage of the entire card right here. More from
