Bayley has named 3 verterans who helped her become a role model among the stars of today.
Rising through the ranks of NXT and the main roster, the former Women’s Champion is now one of the most tenured members of the women’s division. Having been with the company since 2012, Bayley has been through the same journey a lot of rising stars are currently on and hopes to pass down the wisdom given to her by those who helped pave the way to ensure the future of the division for the next generation.
Speaking with Joey Karni on The Angle Podcast over SummerSlam weekend, the SmackDown star addressed her status as locker room leader and how she was able to navigate the pro wrestling landscape thanks to the help of Natalya, Naomi and Tamina:
“It feels good. I think I’ve had a lot of help in navigating on how to do this. My first couple of years on the main roster, my first run with main roster people, I was still NXT Women’s Champion and I got to work with Naomi, Tamina, & Natalya. I really got to see what was right and what was wrong and how to not only look out for yourself but to look out for the girls. I also played team sports growing up and I think that instilled a lot in me and that’s kind of how I like to navigate.
We’re stronger together, we really are. We look out for each other. But those girls specifically, those three, really taught me how to be a leader and to take care of yourself but to make sure that everyone is good. I like it, maybe the most rewarding thing sometimes is when girls ask me advice, not just in matches but how to navigate like hey, who do I talk to about this? Or have an issue with this person, what should I do about it? That to me is very rewarding and I hope I give out good answers. It’s been awesome, I love that I am in this point in my career.”
Bayley Calls For Change In WWE Women’s Division
Debuting on the main roster shortly after the Women’s Evolution took place, the former Women’s Champion was placed in more prominent matches and given time compared to those in previous eras. While the WWE division is more respected than in previous years, Bayley has detailed more opportunities she wants to see in the future.
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