Bayley Pick Iyo Sky, Set To Challenge Her At WWE WrestleMania 40

February 3, 2024 at 2:13 AM
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Bayley Pick Iyo Sky, Set To Challenge Her At WWE WrestleMania 40

Tonight on SmackDown, it was revealed that the 2024 Royal Rumble winner Bayley will challenge Iyo Sky for the Women's Championship at WrestleMania 40.



In the ring, Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis awaited Bayley's entrance, and she arrived with Iyo Sky, Asuka, and Kairi Sane, though Dakota Kai was notably absent.



Bayley acknowledged her past achievements but emphasized the newfound importance of her family with Iyo, Kairi, and Asuka. Shifting the focus to past WrestleManias, she singled out Rhea Ripley as the challenge she sought.



However, Bayley felt betrayed by her friends, accusing them of talking behind her back. Asuka and Kairi attacked Bayley, prompting her to retaliate with a lead pipe, holding her ground against Iyo.



Iyo chose to exit the ring, and Bayley announced that she would face Iyo at WrestleMania.


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