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Bayley's WWE contract near end after Valkyria defeat.

7/21/2026

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Summary

Bayley Contract Expiry

Dave Meltzer reported Bayley's WWE contract expires in a couple months.
Bayley lost to Lyra Valkyria, with Valkyria saying she was "glowing because I dropped the weight when I ran Bayley outta here."
Bleacher Report said the contract could end in 2026, making Bayley a free agent able to appear in AEW or TNA.
Mercedes Moné reunion hints fuel speculation WWE is writing Bayley off TV.

Summary

Valkyria Chokes

Lyra Valkyria forced Bayley unconscious with a bulldog choke to win their singles match on WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Despite a suspected broken nose, Valkyria maintained the choke and secured the victory.
After the win, she slammed Bayley onto the steel steps, continuing the assault.
In a backstage video, Valkyria declared she never needed Becky Lynch or Bayley and is heading straight to the top.

History

Historical Context

In March 2002 the WWF bought WCW’s assets for about $4.3 million, ending the Monday Night Wars and prompting a brand-extension draft that split the enlarged roster between Raw and SmackDown. The influx of former WCW stars reshaped talent contracts, a pattern echoed today as WWE, now a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings (merged 2023), renegotiates long-term deals for top women like Bayley.

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Bayley Contract Expiry

Dave Meltzer reported Bayley's WWE contract expires in a couple months.
Bayley lost to Lyra Valkyria, with Valkyria saying she was "glowing because I dropped the weight when I ran Bayley outta here."
Bleacher Report said the contract could end in 2026, making Bayley a free agent able to appear in AEW or TNA.
Mercedes Moné reunion hints fuel speculation WWE is writing Bayley off TV.

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