The January 14th episode of WWE NXT featured an unexpected clash between Bayley and Roxanne Perez, setting up a heated exchange about the state of the women’s division.
Perez opened the show addressing her recent NXT Women’s Championship loss to Giulia. She claimed the women’s division would suffer without her presence, highlighting her past achievements. Her remarks about the Four Horsewomen brought Bayley to the ring.
Bayley attempted to offer guidance about learning from defeat, but Perez rejected the advice. Their exchange grew tense when Perez mentioned breaking Bayley’s previous records and dismissed her former role model status. The confrontation escalated into physical action after Perez struck Bayley, leading to a brawl that closed the show.
WWE 2K25 Reveals Updated Bayley Character Model
The timing of Bayley’s NXT appearance coincides with her featuring prominently in WWE 2K25’s first promotional materials. The game’s initial screenshots showcase Bayley’s updated character model, which represents a significant revision from previous iterations.
While the new design demonstrates technical improvements over WWE 2K24’s version, fan reaction remains mixed. Players have compared Bayley’s in-game appearance across eight different WWE games, spurring discussions about the challenges of accurately capturing her likeness in digital form.
Bayley moves forward with her scheduled WWE Women’s Championship match against Tiffany Stratton on the January 17th episode of SmackDown. Her presence spans both live programming and gaming platforms, reinforcing her current prominence in WWE.
