In recent discussions, a WWE Superstar opened up about a time when she felt her faction, Damage CTRL, wasn’t utilized well on the main roster.
Bayley, a former Women’s Champion, made her WWE return at SummerSlam 2022 alongside Dakota Kai and the fresh NXT talent IYO SKY.
The trio quickly climbed the ranks in the women’s division, establishing themselves as a powerful force.
DAMAGE CTRL HAVE ARRIVED FOR #Smackdown
MY JAW IS ON THE FLOOR pic.twitter.com/FheX2iEQ4w
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) March 15, 2024
In an exclusive interview with Mail Sports, Bayley, also known as The Role Model, shared her sentiments about the faction’s reception from the fans.
Despite winning the Women’s Tag Team Titles, they felt a lack of resonance with the WWE Universe, leading to a sense of being overlooked.
“Yeah, there was a time, even when the girls were the Tag Champions, where we just didn’t feel important. And I was like, ‘Man this is, I know you guys have the titles, but this is not at all what I envisioned for us. And I think everything’s being wasted right now’. And that was our fault too, the fans weren’t connecting to us, they weren’t buying into us. We just weren’t used in the way that I thought we should be.” [H/T: Daily Mail]
In recent weeks, Damage CTRL has been a focal point on WWE SmackDown. Bayley’s ongoing feud with her former allies has reignited interest in the stable.
As WrestleMania approaches, the tension escalated when Dakota Kai betrayed The Role Model, complicating Bayley’s quest for the Women’s Championship at the grand event.
.@Iyo_SkyWWE will defend her WWE Women's Championship against the 2024 Women's #RoyalRumble Match Winner, @itsBayleyWWE, at #WrestleMania! https://t.co/GSIIDeDT1N pic.twitter.com/VG0VAdLsiQ
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) February 3, 2024
In a recent episode, Damage CTRL showcased their dominance by defeating Naomi and Bianca Belair on the blue brand.
The unfolding drama sets the stage for an intriguing showdown at WrestleMania.
Can Bayley overcome the odds and emerge victorious as the new Women’s Champion? The upcoming event promises to answer this question amidst the escalating rivalry.
