Bayley’s Historic Royal Rumble Triumph Sets the Stage for Potential WrestleMania Clash:
In a remarkable turn of events during this week’s Women’s Royal Rumble match, Bayley, known as The Role Model, etched her name in the history books by lasting over 63 minutes and emerging victorious. The road to WrestleMania now seems paved for a potential showdown between Bayley and the current WWE Women’s Champion, IYO SKY. However, not everyone is convinced that this clash will generate the desired fan interest.
Former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently shared his thoughts on a potential Bayley vs. IYO SKY match at WrestleMania on the Legion of RAW podcast. Russo expressed skepticism about the appeal of the bout to casual fans, questioning the level of interest in a confrontation between the two Damage CTRL members. Despite WWE’s purported direction, Russo suggested that the company might face challenges in drawing a significant audience for this particular matchup.
Bayley’s Fiery Promo and Clash with The Eradicator Sets the Tone for WrestleMania Build-Up:
Following her historic Royal Rumble victory, Bayley, accompanied by the rest of the Damage CTRL faction, made her presence felt on RAW. The Role Model took center stage, addressing the WWE Universe with a spirited promo about her monumental win. Boasting about lasting longer than Rhea Ripley did the previous year, Bayley confidently asserted her claim to a title shot at WrestleMania.
He also claimed that WWE was going in that direction, but casual fans would not like to watch the two Damage CTRL members clashing at WrestleMania.
“The company wants IYO SKY and Bayley. Bro, who cares about that? Who is gonna watch to see IYO SKY and Bayley?” [From 7:45 onwards]
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However, the brewing tension in the women’s division quickly escalated as The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley, confronted Bayley. In a fiery exchange, Ripley dismissed Bayley’s chances of winning the Women’s World Championship. Before Ripley could elaborate on her statement, a surprise attack from Nia Jax added a chaotic twist to the unfolding storyline. As the dust settles, fans are left eager to witness the twists and turns in Bayley’s journey leading up to WrestleMania.
Vince Russo Questions Fan Interest in Bayley vs. IYO SKY WrestleMania Clash:
Vince Russo’s skepticism regarding the potential WrestleMania clash between Bayley and IYO SKY adds a layer of intrigue to the unfolding narrative. On the Legion of RAW podcast, Russo voiced concerns about the appeal of the match to casual fans, raising questions about whether the anticipated showdown would captivate the broader audience. As WWE charts its course towards the grandest stage of them all, the potential clash between these two Damage CTRL members becomes a focal point of discussion and debate within the wrestling community.
