A source told WrestleVotes that the proposed stipulation match was being considered as of last week and would be positioned as the culmination of their rivalry. However, the match would not be a Hell in a Cell bout.

In September, Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com reported that Bayley was “expected” to sign a new contract with WWE.

As of last week, there was a creative idea for Bayley and Lyra Valkyria to meet in a blowoff stipulation match that would be considered “rare” for the women’s division, a source told @WrestleVotes Radio of https://t.co/0YUbWy8WyS

WrestleVotes was also told the idea is being… pic.twitter.com/1aiwP3dus6

— FightfulSelect.com! Exclusive Pro Wrestling News (@FightfulSelect) October 1, 2026

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However, PWInsider.com later reported that the claim is incorrect. Meltzer then clarified the situation…

“Bayley had pretty much agreed to terms a few weeks ago, when they started mentioning her on television. She has not signed a new deal but that is expected to happen. But obviously they believe strongly enough that she will that they brought her back.”

Bayley is back on the road with WWE and has been performing during WWE’s tour of South America this week. Bayley commented on her experience via Twitter/X…

Bogotá, Columbia you were a dream crowd.

I just had one of my favorite matches I’ve ever had vs Iyo Sky tonight. And it’s all thanks to you, Bogotá.

Thank you.

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) September 11, 2026

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However, PWInsider.com is reporting that the claim is incorrect. According to multiple WWE sources cited by the outlet, there have been no recent contract negotiations with Bayley because she still has significant time remaining on her current WWE deal.

PWInsider added that anyone claiming Bayley signed a new contract as part of her return is “100% wrong.”

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After the match, Bayley attacked Lyra. Bayley attempted to put Lyra through a table, but Lyra was able to escape.

BAYLEY IS HERE!!! @itsBayleyWWE pic.twitter.com/lCYgu9RnG1

— WWE (@WWE) September 8, 2026

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In recent weeks, there has been speculation about Bayley potentially joining AEW when her WWE contract reportedly expires in October. However, Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com noted the following in the August 24th Wrestling Observer Newsletter…

“As far as Bayley goes, the frequent mentions of her on RAW this week would indicate to me that they expect her back. If they believed she might be leaving, they would not mention her name.”

According to PWInsider, Bayley is expected to remain with WWE. There have reportedly been creative pitches for Bayley on the RAW brand, and she is expected to return to the road very soon, likely within the next few weeks.

Furthermore, False Finish stated the following…

“A source indicated to False Finish that those within WWE believe that Bayley has already re-signed and will be more involved with the company and not just as an on screen talent.”

A source indicated to False Finish that those within WWE believe that Bayley has already re-signed and will be more involved with the company and not just as an on screen talent https://t.co/IJJtLT677m

— False Finish (@FalseFinishHQ) September 3, 2026

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This week, Bayley celebrated 10 years on the WWE main roster amid rumors about her future. Bayley wrote the following message via Instagram…

“10 years of RAW, Smackdown, Wrestlemania, and everything in between. I’m so grateful to have lived out my dreams. And yet, a decade doesn’t seem like enough. I believe in women’s wrestling and will continue to fight for it

Thank you.”

RAW General Manager Adam Pearce commented with clapping emojis which led to Bayley replying with, “hey let’s talk.” Pearce responded with, “You know where to find me.”

Bayley also exchanged comments with SmackDown’s Blake Monroe on Twitter/X. Here was the exchange…

Monroe: “world championship material, don’t waste my time”
Bayley: “ok”
Monroe: “that’s it?”
Bayley: “maybe… maybe not.”
Monroe: “no one likes a tease, see u on Friday or don’t tweet me again”

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“You never know in wrestling. That’s always a dream match for me, too, to have another match with her. She is one of my greatest opponents of all time. Of course, everybody knows one of our greatest matches together, Brooklyn. That’s really changed the way people viewed women’s wrestling. But yeah, it’s always a dream match for me. It’s always a dream match for me. So you never know.”

Bayley is reportedly still under contract to WWE. Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com noted the following about her status…

“As far as Bayley goes, the frequent mentions of her on RAW this week would indicate to me that they expect her back. If they believed she might be leaving, they would not mention her name.”

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In a post via Twitter/X, Fightful noted the following in regards to the situation with Bayley…

“While Wrestle Votes on Fightful Select does not have a substantial update on Bayley’s contract status with WWE, they’ve learned that the social media video she posted did not ‘land well with everyone.’ It was relayed that the video she posted of highlights of her training at different locations with different wrestlers, including Mercedes Mone, was viewed by some backstage as ‘eyebrow-raising.'”

While speaking on Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com addressed Bayley’s video…

“I can tell you that, at least amongst those within AEW – first off, everyone I talked to is also baffled by this whole thing. But the belief is that her deal is not up for a while. Maybe as long as January, and that is if they don’t add any time.

So, long story short, she ain’t going to be at All In. And I don’t know why her and Mercedes are teasing a match at All In, but it ain’t going to happen.”

While @WrestleVotes on @FightfulSelect does not have a substantial update on Bayley's contract status with WWE, they've learned that the social media video she posted did not 'land well with everyone.”

It was relayed that the video she posted of highlights of her training at… pic.twitter.com/sj5GaiVrRy

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) August 13, 2026

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Over the past several weeks, there has been speculation about Bayley potentially joining AEW when her WWE contract reportedly expires in October. Bayley appears to be having some fun with the rumors as she recently posted a lengthy training montage on Instagram with the caption “all or nothing, baby,” which some fans interpreted as an AEW hint. The video also featured Bayley training at several different wrestling gyms and working out with wrestlers outside of WWE, most notably Mercedes Mone.

Adding even more fuel to the speculation was Bayley’s choice of song for the video: “All In,” which is also the name of AEW’s marquee event taking place August 30th at London’s Wembley Stadium.

While speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com stated the following about Bayley’s WWE status…

“The only thing I’ve heard from them when it comes to Bayley is that Bayley has a decision to make. So that’s the story, Bayley has a decision to make. She has not signed a contract.

When she signs a contract, I’m sure she’ll be back on TV. If she doesn’t sign – I think they’re doing the same thing that Tony [Khan] does or has done, but I think the situation with her is if she signs a contract, she’ll probably come back and attack Lyra, and that’ll be her storyline. If she doesn’t sign, she doesn’t come back and the Madison Square Garden thing was her write-off.” (quote courtesy of Cultaholic.com)

Bayley on IG: “All or nothing, baby.”
Using the song… ALL IN. pic.twitter.com/581ICLOjCQ

— Drainmaker (@TheDrainmaker) August 10, 2026

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A video blog was published to Bayley’s Instagram account on Tuesday, featuring comments from her just prior to SNME. Bayley stated the following in the video…

“Just to wrestle inside the Garden is— perform inside of the Garden is obviously like bucket list for a lot of performers. Whether you’re in sports or you’re a musician or you’re in the WWE. Yeah, it’s a big deal anytime you you get to be a part of it. I’ve been doing this for so long and I’ve wrestled in the Garden multiple times, a really good amount of times, thankfully. But this one just feels different.

I think that like the time and the stage I am in my career right now, I feel like I’m taking a further look back at everything. It’s like, or seeing it from a different view and knowing my place in this business and knowing my worth in this business and Lyra’s going to find out the hard way, let’s just say that.”

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