Bully Ray criticizes the unannounced return of Bayley on WWE Raw
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Bayley made an unexpected return to WWE Raw this week during a qualifying match for the Money in the Bank event. She appeared ringside while Lyra Valkyria faced Sol Ruca and Maxxine Dupri, physically interfering by pulling the referee from the ring before attacking Valkyria. Bully Ray, speaking on Busted Open, questioned the timing and execution of the appearance. He suggested that the promotion should have advertised her arrival to generate better crowd engagement, noting that the audience reaction was muted. Ray proposed that a better alternative would have been for Bayley to interfere during the Money in the Bank premium live event instead. Her sudden reappearance follows ongoing speculation regarding her WWE contract status and future with the company, as conflicting reports about her standing continue to circulate.
- •Bayley interrupted a qualifying match between Lyra Valkyria, Sol Ruca, and Maxxine Dupri on WWE Raw.
- •Bully Ray argued that the return lacked sufficient promotion to generate a strong crowd reaction.
- •Ray suggested a debut at the Money in the Bank premium live event would have been more effective.
- •Conflicting reports currently exist regarding the status of Bayley's WWE contract.
- 3:30 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Says He Was Surprised By Bayley's Return On WWE Raw
"WWE legend Bully Ray says he was surprised by Bayley's return on this week's "Raw" and explained how he would've liked WWE or Bayley to advertise it.
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