In a surprising turn of events, WWE Women’s Champion Bayley has extended an olive branch to her long-time rival Bianca Belair, apologizing for past tensions between the two superstars. In a recent appearance on WWE’s The Bump, Bayley reflected on her storied past with Belair, acknowledging the bad blood that had developed between them.
The two superstars have a lengthy history, having teamed up on multiple occasions and clashed in the ring dozens of times since 2020. However, their rivalry took a dramatic turn when Bayley transformed into the heel leader of Damage CTRL, leading to a rift between the two. Despite their troubled past, Bayley and Belair have buried the hatchet, recently teaming up on an episode of SmackDown to defeat Tiffany Stratton, Asuka, Dakota Kai, and Kairi Sane in an eight-woman tag team match.
When asked about the current state of her relationship with Belair, Bayley praised her rival, saying she has no regrets about their past conflicts. “I think Bianca can’t understand what I had to do until she’s been here a few more years,” Bayley said, hinting that her experiences and sacrifices as a 16-year veteran have given her a unique perspective. The champion reiterated that she has no regrets about her actions, implying that her decisions were necessary to achieve her goals.
Bayley also expressed a willingness to talk things out with Belair, but emphasized that she’s okay if that conversation doesn’t happen. This olive branch is a significant departure from their previous animosity, suggesting that Bayley is looking to put the past behind them. The current WWE Women’s Champion also praised Tiffany Stratton, another rising star in the WWE women’s division.
This newfound attitude from Bayley marks a significant shift in her character, as she begins to shift from her heel persona to a more heroic role. With Bayley and Belair on the same page, fans can expect exciting developments in the WWE women’s division. As Bayley looks to continue her reign as champion, her renewed rivalry with Belair promises to be an intriguing storyline to follow in the coming weeks and months.