In a moment that had Philly buzzing, Bayley stepped onto the WrestleMania 40 stage sporting a fresh haircut and a new theme song, ready to make waves and snatch the WWE women’s title. As chants of “Hey, Bayley! Ooh! Aah!” echoed through the arena, she seized her moment, capturing her fourth world championship by defeating IYO SKY with a picture-perfect elbow drop and possibly the most stunning Rose Plant of all time.
But let’s rewind a bit, folks. Early in the match, Bayley found herself nursing a sore knee after a high-flying dive gone wrong, giving SKY an opening to target her weak spot. And target it she did, relentlessly working Bayley’s leg throughout the match. However, SKY’s Damage CTRL crew was nowhere to be seen, leaving her to face Bayley alone – a decision she may soon come to regret as her title reign comes crashing down.
As the battle raged on, Bayley unleashed a flurry of suplexes, only to find herself ensnared in SKY’s crossface multiple times. But Bayley refused to give in, showing the heart of a champion. With SKY attempting to turn the tide with a daring counter, Bayley struck back with a thunderous clothesline, sending shockwaves through the arena.
And then, in a moment of pure magic, Bayley ascended the ropes and delivered a Savage-esque elbow drop that would make the late, great “Macho Man” proud. But she wasn’t done yet – oh no! With the crowd on their feet, Bayley executed the Rose Plant with finesse, securing the victory and clinching the WWE Women’s Championship as Philly erupted in jubilation around her.