As WrestleMania 40 approaches, WWE fans are gearing up for NXT Roadblock, a precursor event featuring a mix of developmental and main roster stars, promising intense title matches.
Among the anticipated matchups is a surprise challenge by Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley against The Kabuki Warriors for the Women’s Tag Team titles. However, the element of surprise doesn’t end there.
The backstory involves Paxley’s recent obsession with Valkyria, leading to interference in matches and even assisting in the NXT Women’s Championship defense.
Speechless.@itsBayleyWWE is all on her own in this fight against #DamageCTRL…#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RZkrhEDkHm
— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024
To ensure a surprise, Valkyria urged Paxley to stay backstage, only to reveal their challenge to The Kabuki Warriors at Roadblock. Yet, the defending champions may face an additional threat from the turmoil within Damage CTRL.
Damage CTRL, including The Kabuki Warriors, has experienced internal strife on the SmackDown brand, as revealed last week when the entire group turned their backs on Bayley.
This betrayal raises speculation about Bayley’s potential interference in the Women’s Tag Team Championship match at Roadblock.
Although Bayley’s last appearance on NXT was during a Ding Dong Hello segment on February 7, 2023, she could resurface at Roadblock to impact The Kabuki Warriors’ match.
Despite the potential numerical advantage with IYO SKY and Dakota at ringside, the champions might face interference from Bayley, who may attempt to cost them the titles.
The numbers game, however, could work against Bayley, leading to the champions retaining. Yet, this may fuel Bayley’s determination for redemption, possibly targeting each Damage CTRL member individually.
This unlikely little duo with just one tag match behind them…
vs the Kabuki Warriors, THE most dominant womens tag team today? @TatumPaxley What are we waiting for!?!
Double champ Lyra incoming🪶 #nxtroadblock🪶 pic.twitter.com/vSDAN20Oij
— LYRA VALKYRIA (@Real_Valkyria) March 5, 2024
The recent betrayal by Dakota Kai against Bayley has left The Role Model isolated against Damage CTRL. While the situation poses challenges for Bayley, it opens opportunities for others.
Dutch Mantell, on Smack Talk, speculated that Dakota’s heel turn could pave the way for a new babyface, injecting unpredictability and providing a chance for someone deserving to shine.
In the midst of these developments, Lyra Valkyria expressed confidence moments before WWE NXT Roadblock, despite being an unlikely tag team with Tatum Paxley.
Excitement surrounds the possibility of new champions emerging at this intriguing event, leaving fans eager to witness the outcomes unfold in the WWE Women’s Division.
