While appearing on WWE’s The Bump, Bayley spoke about the time when she accidentally bumped into Michael Cole at a restaurant. The Role Model was having dinner at a steakhouse near her hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, when she received a text message from Cole. He questioned Bayley about her solo presence at the booth and not at any bar. Bayley’s simple answer had him roasted, as she stated to not socialize with people like Michael.
Bayley is one of the biggest names in WWE. Being the first-ever women’s Grand Slam Champion, she has numerous accomplishments to her name. Her matches with various female stars have been appreciated for years. Her on-screen rivalry with WWE commentator Michael Cole has been one of the most interesting things on WWE programming since 2020. During a recent interview, she provided more updates on the scenario of this rivalry.
Bayley explained that Michael Cole is still not over the idea of the WrestleMania match. Now that much time has passed, she said that she has no intention of giving him that match either. The former SmackDown Women’s Champion said, “People want it so bad that I don’t want to give it to them”.
The Role Model even stated that Cole’s need for the matchup is due to the attention he will receive from it. She said that it is exactly what she does not want to give him. Bayley and Michael Cole both share a dislike for each other, and she expresses it more by mocking and insulting him on SmackDown.
Michael even retaliates against her actions sometimes, but he lets them go most of the time. The verbal exchanges between them are quite enjoyed by fans and proved a success during the pandemic era. However, their rivalry is just on screen, and the two share a good bond in real life.
Bayley puts her Money in the Bank ladder match spot on the line against Shotzi
Shotzi vs. Bayley (via Wrestling Observer)In an episode of SmackDown, fans saw Iyo Sky and Shotzi battle for their spot in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. After a short matchup, Sky was able to pick up the win with the help of her Damage CTRL stablemate Bayley. The Role Model interrupted the match and cost Shotzi her loss.
The aftermath of this match was seen on the recent episode of SmackDown during a backstage segment. Shotzi encountered Bayley backstage and challenged her to a match next week with a peculiar stipulation. She stated Bayley’s loss in that match would replace her with Shotzi in the Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match.
Bayley, who has already qualified for the ladder match against Michin, will battle the 31-year-old in the upcoming week. The stage is set for Shotzi’s second chance for her spot in the ladder match. Besides, the next episode of RAW will witness Trish Stratus and Raquel Rodriguez clash for the final spot in the women’s ladder match.
