The ongoing Damage CTRL storyline took an intriguing turn on SmackDown as Dakota Kai unexpectedly came to Bayley’s defense against the Japanese members of the faction led by IYO Sky.
The tension within the group had been escalating, and with Bayley cementing her babyface turn by winning the women’s Royal Rumble, the dynamic within Damage CTRL has become even more complicated.
As the feud between Bayley and the Japanese members intensifies, many anticipate that Dakota Kai will eventually turn on Bayley, aligning herself with the faction. Dutch Mantell, discussing the women’s segment on Smack Talk, emphasized the importance of stretching out this potential twist for maximum impact.
“People expect Dakota Kai to turn on Bayley, correct? But the longer they stretch that out, the more effective it’s going to be. Do you think?” Mantell commented, highlighting the potential effectiveness of delaying the anticipated betrayal.
The Damage CTRL storyline has seen its share of ups and downs, but WWE has successfully crafted a compelling narrative leading into WrestleMania 40.
Dutch Mantell acknowledged that the story had developed to a point where multiple logical outcomes were possible, including a heel turn by Dakota Kai.
“This story kind of writes itself because it has been laid out, right? I guarantee you the creative team didn’t have all this in motion when they started booking.
They just kind of came together and said what can we do now, and that’s how most of the things come together,” added Mantell, emphasizing the collaborative and evolving nature of storytelling in professional wrestling.
While Bayley is set to challenge IYO Sky for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 40, the presence and allegiance of Dakota Kai add an element of unpredictability to the narrative, making it a storyline to watch closely as the mega event approaches.