Bayley’s WrestleMania Absence Sparks Speculation and Friend’s Cryptic Response

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Bayley was abruptly written out of her scheduled match at WrestleMania 41, leaving her team partner, Lyra Valkyria, scrambling to find a replacement before the event kicks off on April 20. Reports indicate that the storyline behind Bayley’s absence was planned weeks in advance, and she is not injured.

The last-minute change came as Bayley was to team up with Valkyria to take on the reigning Women’s Tag Team Champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. The planned angle involves an attack from an unknown assailant, effectively sidelining Bayley from the event, prompting speculation from fans and colleagues alike.

Mercedes Moné, Bayley’s long-time friend and fellow wrestler, took to social media to express her support. In a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), Moné, who previously wrestled as Sasha Banks in WWE, shared a message with emojis suggesting that she is reaching out to Bayley. The reaction from fans was mixed, with some criticizing Moné for her timing amidst the controversy, while others speculated on a potential AEW crossover.

Bayley’s removal has sparked discussions in the wrestling community, particularly due to her significant accomplishments over the past year. Last year, she celebrated a memorable moment at WrestleMania when she captured the Women’s title from IYO SKY. Missing this year’s event marks another disappointment for the wrestler, who had faced injuries in the past.

A source close to the storyline indicated that Bayley’s absence is strictly part of a narrative decision, not due to any physical ailment. Lyra Valkyria now faces the daunting task of finding a partner, with speculation swirling about whether Becky Lynch, another prominent figure from NXT, could return to fill the void. Lynch has been absent since she lost the Women’s World title in a dramatic match last May.

The wrestling community is abuzz with reactions, and while some fans have expressed concern for Bayley’s future, Moné remains a popular figure in her own right. Since leaving WWE in December 2022, Moné has made a name for herself in AEW, where she currently holds a championship title.

Moné’s tweet, accompanied by emojis representing fingers pointing, a phone, and a money face, seems to suggest she wants to discuss Bayley’s future at WWE or potentially offer her a spot in AEW. However, as speculation grows, Bayley has yet to respond.

As WrestleMania 41 approaches, many fans are eagerly awaiting to learn what lies ahead not just for Valkyria as she approaches the ring solo but for Bayley’s career trajectory following this incident.