On Saturday night, Bayley punched her ticket to WrestleMania XL by outlasting 29 Superstars in the 2024 WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match.
During the post-show media scrum, Bayley shared her thoughts on TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace who made a surprise appearance in the Women’s Royal Rumble match.
Grace entered the 2024 WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match at #5, lasting 11 minutes and 32 seconds before being eliminated by Bianca Belair.
Bayley also discussed her landmark victory, Jade Cargill’s WWE in-ring debut, Dusty Rhodes’ influence, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the press conference below:
On if winning the Royal Rumble lived up to her expectations: “Yeah, but a little bit crazier. I was excited to point to the sign but from what I remembered, I thought only the sign had the fireworks and I was just expecting the sign to have fireworks but as it was happening, it kept going, more and more, all over the whole stadium, and in my head I was like, did they always do this or is this just for me? Are they super proud of me? It was a lot more than I was expecting.”
On her character evolution being true to herself: “I have been myself this whole time. I’ve said it in interviews, my whole career and my whole character change has been real. When I first started, I was excited to be here, this was the coolest thing ever, it was my dream. And as things weren’t going my way over the years and nobody was latching on, I had to do something to save my career. So everything I’ve been doing has been real and natural and this is who I am now. So if you guys are liking it, and you guys want to see me win, hell yeah, I’ve been telling you guys I should be winning these matches. Let’s celebrate together.”
On Jordynne Grace’s surprise WWE debut: “Very big surprise, to be honest, which is just cool seeing someone come from a different world. We like throwing those surprises out there. She’s super solid, very strong, I’d stay away from her.”
On Jade Cargill being part of the Royal Rumble match: “And having Jade finally come out, just seems like there is so much potential there and everybody is so excited to see what she did and she proved her presence with so many different moments she had there. I was close to eliminating her though so she should be scared of me.”
On Dusty Rhodes’ influence on her: “They had to pull me in to extra promo classes and make me do interviews because I was so shy but Dusty just seeing something in me, whatever I was shy to share, he wanted me to embrace because he knew that was what was going to connect me with people and that’s what saved me. I would have given up, like in my first month I wanted to be done, so yeah, thank you.”
Bayley Secures Spot at WrestleMania XL with Royal Rumble Victory
On Saturday night, Bayley solidified her place in wrestling history by winning the 2024 WWE Women’s Royal Rumble match. Outlasting 29 other Superstars, Bayley emerged victorious and earned herself a ticket to WrestleMania XL.
In a post-show media scrum, Bayley took the time to reflect on her landmark victory and share her thoughts on various aspects of the event. One notable topic of discussion was TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace’s surprise appearance in the Women’s Royal Rumble match.
Grace, entering the match at number five, showcased her skills and resilience by lasting an impressive 11 minutes and 32 seconds before being eliminated by Bianca Belair. Bayley expressed her surprise at Grace’s debut in WWE and praised her strength and solid performance in the ring.
Another highlight of the Royal Rumble match was the debut of Jade Cargill, who made her presence felt with several memorable moments. Bayley acknowledged the potential Cargill possesses and hinted at a potential rivalry, mentioning that she was close to eliminating her from the match.
During the press conference, Bayley also touched upon her character evolution and how it has been a genuine reflection of herself. She emphasized that her transformation over the years has been real and natural, driven by the need to save her career. Bayley expressed gratitude to her fans for embracing her new persona and celebrated their support.
Furthermore, Bayley paid tribute to the late Dusty Rhodes, a legendary figure in professional wrestling. She credited Rhodes for recognizing her potential and pushing her to overcome her shyness. Bayley revealed that Rhodes encouraged her to embrace her true self, which ultimately connected her with the audience and saved her career.
The press conference provided an opportunity for Bayley to reflect on her Royal Rumble victory and share her thoughts on various aspects of the event. Her excitement and gratitude were evident as she discussed the surprises, potential rivalries, and the influence of mentors like Dusty Rhodes.
Bayley’s win at the Women’s Royal Rumble match has set the stage for an exciting journey towards WrestleMania XL. As fans eagerly anticipate her next move, Bayley’s victory serves as a testament to her talent, determination, and ability to captivate audiences worldwide.