Bayley should set her sights on the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 40, according to Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley.
At the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event, Bayley became the seventh woman to win a Royal Rumble match, joining Asuka, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Ronda Rousey, and Ripley herself.
In a recent interview with Denise Salcedo, Ripley was asked about the possibility of Bayley challenging her at WrestleMania 40. She said,
“Bayley taking the dub, I mean, I love Bayley. I think she’s great. I’ve danced with her in the ring a couple times, and we’ve teamed together with WarGames and all that. I want to say that she has love for me too, and she wouldn’t choose me for WrestleMania and just throw away her ticket to WrestleMania like that. If I were her, I would keep my eyes on the people around her. Because it’s good to keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer.”
The WWE Women’s Championship is currently held by Bayley’s Damage CTRL ally IYO SKY. She has held the gold since cashing in Money in the Bank at SummerSlam 2023.
During the episode of SmackDown before the Royal Rumble, Bayley dubbed herself the ‘Mami Slayer’ and claimed she would face Ripley at WrestleMania 40.
In a recent interview, WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley expressed her belief that Bayley should set her sights on the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 40. This comes after Bayley’s victory in the Royal Rumble match at the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view event.
Bayley now joins an elite group of women who have won the Royal Rumble match, including Asuka, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Ronda Rousey, and Ripley herself. This achievement has undoubtedly solidified Bayley as a top contender in the women’s division.
During the interview with Denise Salcedo, Ripley spoke highly of Bayley and their previous experiences in the ring together. She mentioned their collaborations in events like WarGames and expressed her belief that Bayley wouldn’t choose her for WrestleMania 40 without having some level of respect and admiration for her. Ripley also advised Bayley to be cautious of those around her, as WrestleMania brings out intense competition and unexpected alliances.
Interestingly, the current holder of the WWE Women’s Championship is Bayley’s Damage CTRL ally, IYO SKY. IYO SKY has held the title since cashing in Money in the Bank at SummerSlam 2023. This adds an intriguing dynamic to the potential matchup between Bayley and Ripley at WrestleMania 40.
Prior to her Royal Rumble victory, Bayley dubbed herself the “Mami Slayer” during an episode of SmackDown. She confidently declared that she would face Ripley at WrestleMania 40. This bold statement further fuels the anticipation for a showdown between these two talented competitors.
As fans eagerly await WrestleMania 40, it remains to be seen if Bayley will indeed challenge IYO SKY for the WWE Women’s Championship or if she will redirect her focus towards Ripley. Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that Bayley has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the women’s division, and her potential clash with Ripley promises to be a thrilling encounter.
In conclusion, Rhea Ripley’s endorsement of Bayley as a contender for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 40 adds excitement and anticipation to the upcoming event. With Bayley’s recent Royal Rumble victory and her alliance with the current champion, IYO SKY, the stage is set for an intriguing storyline leading up to WrestleMania. Fans can look forward to witnessing the clash between Bayley and Ripley, as they both vie for supremacy in the women’s division.