The former champion competed in Stockton as questions continue surrounding her contract status
Summary
– Bayley returned to the ring at WWE’s live event in Stockton amid speculation about her future
– She competed against Lyra Valkyria and Sol Ruca in a triple threat match
– The appearance does not confirm whether Bayley plans to remain with WWE
Bayley returned to action at WWE’s live event in Stockton, California, while rumors continued surrounding her future with the company.
The former women’s champion competed in a triple threat match against Lyra Valkyria and Sol Ruca.
It marked Bayley’s first match since Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden.
Valkyria defeated Bayley cleanly during that event before hitting a Nightwing onto the steel steps.
Lyra later claimed on Raw that she had run Bayley out of WWE.
Bayley’s absence from television following the attack led some fans to believe the storyline may have been designed to write her off programming.
The speculation increased after Dave Meltzer reported that people backstage discussed the possibility that the Madison Square Garden match would be Bayley’s final appearance at the venue.
Fans also noticed that Bayley had been removed from WWE’s advertised SummerSlam Prospect Tryout VIP Experience.
Ivy Nile was listed as her replacement.
Those developments created additional questions about Bayley’s contract and whether she could eventually enter free agency.
Previous reports suggested that both WWE and AEW could be interested in signing Bayley if she becomes available.
However, no official announcement has been made regarding her contract status or plans.
Her appearance in Stockton confirms that she remains active with WWE for now.
The live event match does not confirm whether Bayley is staying with the company or preparing to leave.
It also remains unclear when she will return to WWE television.
