Bayley rumors spark confusion among AEW and WWE officials
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:11 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Amid ongoing speculation about Bayley's future, AEW officials expressed their confusion regarding her potential departure from WWE. Reports suggest Bayley’s current WWE deal may extend to early next year, conflicting with rumors of her joining AEW. Additionally, Bayley's absence from WWE television since a recent incident leaves her status unclear. Recent social media activity implied possibilities for a future match with Mercedes Moné, fueling further rumors. No confirmation regarding her participation in upcoming events has been made, indicating uncertainty in her wrestling career trajectory.
- •AEW officials are baffled by Bayley's rumored WWE exit.
- •Bayley's WWE contract may not end until early next year.
- •She has been absent from WWE programming for weeks now.
- •Social media hints at possible future matches with Mercedes Moné.
- •No definitive resolution expected until 2027 regarding her situation.
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — AEW Officials "BAFFLED" By Bayley Links As WWE Departure Rumors Intensify (WWE News)
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 5:00 PMMustafa Ali’s TNA faction breaks up with a swerve
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 4:30 PMBully Ray On WWE's Roman Reigns: 'He Does Everything As Perfectly As Can Be'
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 4:26 PMWWE's Roman Reigns: 'We All Got A Little Bit Of Body Dysmorphia'
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PMMJF Contemplates Lessons Learned During First AEW World Title Run
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 3:44 PMKam Stout 'saw the green grass,' didn't look back in 7th Claymont win
WWE•Oct 3, 2026, 3:33 PMWhy WWE officials are now ‘unhappy’ with The Rock after his comments on AEW this week