Top five reasons why it is evident that Bayley is leaving WWE

Bayley could be on her way out of WWE for major reasons.

Bayley is considered one of the most accomplished women’s WWE stars. She has led the charge for change in WWE as part of the Women’s Revolution and earned major accolades and championships.

However, for years, she has openly expressed frustration regarding her role in WWE. Moreover, her contract is reportedly set to expire in the coming months. So here are five reasons Bayley could potentially leave the company.

5. Crushing defeat at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Bayley suffered a major defeat at the hands of Lyra Valkyria at the recent edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. The Bird Lady choked her out in a crushing sight to witness. This could be seen as WWE’s way to write her off television amid her contract nearing expiry and the impression that she might not re-sign.

4. Lackluster bookings

For years, Bayley has not been booked like her peers, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, who are megastars, and Bayley has said herself that she is not on their level. Therefore, to take her fame to the next level like her best friend, Mercedes Mone did, Bayley might leave WWE to explore the next chapter of her career.

3. Left out of promotions for marquee events

A major point that Bayley has called out for a long time is WWE leaving her out of posters and promotions for marquee events. It could be a clear sign of frustration and lack of belief in the company for her, which could prompt The Role Model to leave the Stamford-based promotion.

2. AEW’s reported interest

Bayley is not believed to have signed a new WWE deal at this point, WWE sources claim.AEW has long had their eye on when her contract is up and it's well known within the company they will have major interest.More details on what agents and others in WWE and AEW are saying… pic.twitter.com/xgWp97DTRx

— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) July 21, 2026

Amid reports of Bayley’s contract coming to an end, another report has hinted that WWE’s rival competitor, AEW, is very much interested in her. Moreover, the company is known to give better deals, and it could be true in Bayley’s case, which could lead to her leaving WWE.

1. Reunite with her best friend

Mercedes Mone is going to get people talking with her latest IG story. pic.twitter.com/ex5Xc0BaLo

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) June 29, 2026

A top reason that Bayley is on her way out of WWE could be to reunite with her best friend, Mercedes Mone, in AEW. The CEO herself teased a potential match between them at WrestleDream. Moreover, with her contract reportedly expiring around the same timeline, a big debut in AEW could tempt her to jump ship.

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