Bayley loses to Valkyria amid speculation about WWE contract status
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Bayley lost to Lyra Valkyria and faced a post-match beatdown. Speculation surrounds Bayley's future with WWE, as her contract may expire at the end of 2026. Fightful Select reports that while no official confirmation of her departure exists, Bayley has not signed a new deal. Interest from AEW is anticipated, with discussions around her joining the promotion ongoing for nearly a year. Bayley has attended AEW events in support of friends, including Mercedes Mone, though AEW President Tony Khan typically does not engage with contracted WWE talent.
- •Bayley lost to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event.
- •Bayley's contract is expected to expire at the end of 2026.
- •Reports suggest AEW has shown interest in signing Bayley.
- •She has been seen supporting friends at AEW shows.
- •No official announcement on Bayley's new deal has been made.
- 10:08 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Details On Bayley's WWE Contract Status, Expected Interest From AEW
"A new report offered further backstage details on the contract status of WWE star Bayley following her loss to Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event.
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