Bayley loses to Lyra Valkyria amid contract uncertainty with WWE
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 4:53 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
At Saturday Night's Main Event, Bayley lost to current AEW star Lyra Valkyria, who also attacked her post-match. Speculation about Bayley's future with WWE has increased as her contract is set to expire later this year, and she has not signed a new deal. Wrestler Dave Meltzer compares her situation to Ricochet's, who was similarly written off TV before leaving WWE. Further rumors were fueled when Valkyria claimed to have 'run Bayley out of here' during a recent appearance on WWE Raw.
- •Bayley lost to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event.
- •Valkyria attacked Bayley after the match.
- •Speculation around Bayley’s WWE future is growing.
- •Dave Meltzer draws parallels with Ricochet's exit from WWE.
- •Valkyria claims to have run Bayley out of WWE during Raw.
- 4:53 PMWrestling Inc — Dave Meltzer Compares Bayley Situation To Other Former WWE Star
"With Bayley's future with WWE being uncertain, Dave Melter believes her status with the company is similar to a current AEW star.
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