WWE is gearing up for a historic WrestleMania XL, and Bayley is determined to etch her name in the record books. Despite losing her stablemates and friends, she’s resolute in reminding everyone about the roots of their journey, offering a look into a private conversation.
The powerhouse faction, Damage CTRL, took shape at SummerSlam 2022, uniting Bayley, IYO SKY, and Dakota Kai. This dominant heel faction secured tag team gold twice before welcoming Asuka and Kairi Sane into their ranks.
However, the dynamics shifted when Bayley opted to challenge her longtime friend for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania XL, leading to her expulsion from the group.
Less than 2 weeks away.#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/duqLPHv81M
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) March 27, 2024
In a revealing move, Bayley shared a screenshot of her conversation with IYO on March 12, 2022, at 2:26 PM, underscoring her pitch to a redacted official involving SKY’s participation, which was greenlit by the Japanese Superstar.
The suggestion was to continue the discussion in person, marking the genesis of Damage CTRL at SummerSlam, nearly 140 days later.
“Less than 2 weeks away. #WrestleMania,”
Bayley captioned the screenshot, highlighting the impending showdown.
Additionally, Bayley reminisced about her partnership with SKY, recounting their numerous collaborations during their Damage CTRL tenure. Their last WWE TV appearance as a team culminated in a tag team defeat against Asuka and Charlotte Flair in October 2023.
“It was really special to see her (Mercedes Monè) celebrate with her family & her friends & people she started wrestling with & see her welcomed by a new family."
"It's bittersweet, but I'm very, very proud of her”
– Bayley pic.twitter.com/djZrXhSQDJ
— PWStream (@PWStream) March 23, 2024
In another development, Bayley reflected on the AEW debut of former WWE star Sasha Banks, now Mercedes Moné. Despite turning down an offer from her former employer, Moné’s arrival in AEW was celebrated by Bayley and others, who attended Dynamite to show their support.
Bayley expressed pride in Moné’s accomplishments, describing the moment as bittersweet yet deeply gratifying.
As Moné gears up for her in-ring debut for AEW, she’ll showcase her skills on Dynamite commentary for a Fatal Four-Way match, with the winner earning a shot at TBS Champion Julia Hart at AEW: Dynasty.
