In a showdown more dramatic than a soap opera marathon, Bayley pulled off an astonishing victory over Piper Niven to keep her WWE Women’s Championship at Clash at the Castle 2023. Despite being in the backyard of her opponent, Bayley proved that even home-field advantage can’t top the magic of a good ol’ Crucifix Driver pinfall.
The match was a rollercoaster of physical dominance and unexpected comedy cameos. Piper Niven played the powerhouse role to perfection, tossing Bayley around like a rag doll and delivering power moves that could have felled an elephant. But Bayley, ever the crafty underdog, used Niven’s own strength against her, countering with a series of moves that kept her hanging on by a thread.
The real wildcard, however, was Chelsea Green, who added a splash of circus flair to the proceedings. Green’s interference was a masterclass in distraction, right until the referee decided enough was enough and sent her packing. In true pantomime style, Green later attempted a sneaky comeback in a luchadora mask, but her cunning disguise was about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.
Freed from Green’s meddling, Bayley clinched the win and her title reign now triumphantly marches past the 69-day mark. This match marked her third title defense since snatching the belt at WrestleMania in April, and if this performance is anything to go by, Bayley’s reign promises more thrills, spills, and possibly more masked intruders.