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Dave Meltzer suggests Bayley may stay in WWE despite uncertainty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Dave Meltzer suggests Bayley may stay in WWE despite uncertainty

Summary

WWE superstar Bayley, a key figure in the women's division, has not appeared on-screen since July 18. Her last match occurred at a house show towards the end of that month. Speculation regarding her departure from WWE has grown amid expected company releases, yet wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer reports indications she might remain in WWE beyond 2026. Meltzer noted her backstage presence at a TNA event recently, suggesting she is not planning to leave the company after all.

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Status Watch

•Bayley has not competed since July 18.
•Speculation surrounds her potential exit from WWE.
•Meltzer indicates she is likely to stay.
•Bayley was seen backstage at a recent TNA show.
•She has been part of WWE since 2016.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Dave Meltzer has said about Bayley amid WWE contract uncertainty

What they're saying

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Bayley has been a mainstay in the WWE women’s division for many years now, but her long-term future has been unclear for a while. The multi-time women’s champion last wrestled on a house show towards the end of July, while fans have not seen Bayley on their screens since the 18th of that month when she competed at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
— Yahoo Sports

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