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Last night's WWE Raw featured a promo leading to an upcoming title match between Bayley and Becky Lynch, with the match set for next week after a heated exchange. The episode also included semifinals for the King & Queen of the Ring tournament and other notable segments. The match will be for the Intercontinental Championship, and the event builds up to the Night of Champions on June 28.
WWE RAW on June 16, 2025, in Green Bay will feature major shakeups including Bayley speaking for the first time since her attack on Becky Lynch, Nick Aldis taking over authority duties, a match between Liv Morgan and Kairi Sane, Nikki Bella's return, and the final King of the Ring first-round Fatal 4-Way. The episode promises chaos with rivalries intensifying and several key storylines unfolding.
Jade Cargill has been replaced by former Women's Champion Bayley in the upcoming Women's WarGames match after being attacked by an unknown assailant. Bayley will join Bianca Belair, Naomi, Rhea Ripley, and IYO SKY against Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, and Candice Lerae. The incident occurred during a "WWE SmackDown" event, and the identity of Cargill's attacker remains unknown. Additionally, Lash Legend will replace Cargill in a separate match against Piper Niven and Michin.
The latest episode of WWE SmackDown featured a mix of highs and lows, with notable events including Bronson Reed joining the Bloodline for WarGames, Bayley's controversial win in the Women's United States Championship tournament, and a lackluster promo involving Kevin Owens. The show also highlighted tensions in the tag team division with #DIY and Motor City Machine Guns, and a cliffhanger involving Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman. While some storylines were praised for their development, others were criticized for repetitive or uninspired elements.
Piper Niven will challenge Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship at the 2024 Clash at The Castle event, following an ambush on Bayley during a SmackDown episode. This match is seen as a filler to build up to a future Bayley vs. Nia Jax showdown.
WWE SmackDown on April 12, 2024, featured matches including a Triple Threat Match and a Tag Team Match, with highlights such as Cody Rhodes addressing his next challenger, Bayley's first title defense announcement, and AJ Styles winning a Triple Threat Match to advance to the next week's #1 Contender's Match. The show also saw dramatic developments involving The Bloodline and a surprise attack on Jimmy Uso, setting the stage for future storylines.
Bayley wins the WWE Women's Title at WrestleMania 40, defeating IYO SKY with a Savage-esque elbow drop and Rose Plant, capturing her fourth world championship as Philadelphia erupts in celebration.
WrestleMania 40 Night 2 saw Drew McIntyre defeat Seth Rollins but lose the World Heavyweight Championship to Damian Priest's surprise cash-in, while Bayley captured the WWE Women's Championship and Cody Rhodes emerged as the new WWE universal champion. Other winners included LA Knight and Logan Paul, while Karrion Kross and The Final Testament stable suffered losses.
Bayley won the women's championship at WrestleMania 40 after a personal storyline and a hard-fought match against Iyo Sky, despite her former team turning against her.
WWE stars Bayley, Naomi, and Tamina attended the AEW debut of their friend Mercedes Moné in disguise, but were later spotted without their disguises in a skybox during the broadcast of AEW Dynamite's Big Business episode.
After Bayley chose Iyo Sky as her WrestleMania 40 opponent, Izzy hinted at being in Bayley's corner for the match, sparking speculation among fans. With Bayley's recent confrontation with Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane, and Izzy's background as a professional wrestler, there is anticipation for a potential reunion at the Showcase of The Immortals.
Bayley, a key figure in the evolution of women's wrestling, is finally set for a main roster babyface run after a successful heel turn and overcoming an ACL injury. Her recent storyline involving a faction and a betrayal has garnered support from the audience, setting the stage for a potential WrestleMania 40 title match. This marks a long-awaited opportunity for Bayley to receive the recognition and celebration she deserves from the wider WWE fanbase.
After being betrayed by her faction, Damage CTRL, on SmackDown, Bayley finds herself alone on the Road to WrestleMania 40, where she has chosen IYO Sky as her opponent. NXT superstar Jacy Jayne has offered to back her up, and fans are speculating whether Bayley should align with her.
On this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Roman Reigns delivered a scathing promo towards Seth Rollins, while Cody Rhodes made a surprising decision to not challenge Reigns for the title at WrestleMania, paving the way for The Rock to step in. Meanwhile, Bayley confronted her former friends and announced her match against Iyo Sky at WrestleMania. The show also featured Logan Paul's antics, new signings to SmackDown, and various tag team matches, setting the stage for WrestleMania.
Bayley will face IYO SKY for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 40, and three potential stipulations for the match include barring Damage CTRL from ringside, having Dakota Kai as the special guest referee, and making the match a No Disqualification bout.