Former WWE champion to shockingly turn heel after Bayley's return on RAW? Exploring the possibility

WWE RAW after Money in the Bank 2025 featured the massive return of Bayley, which stunned the WWE Universe. The Hugger made her arrival and attacked Becky Lynch when she was about to celebrate her victory as the newly crowned Women's Intercontinental Champion.

Bayley last featured in WWE before WrestleMania 41. She was set to tag with Lyra Valkyria and face Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship at 'Mania 41. However, the 35-year-old got attacked backstage and was replaced by Lynch on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

During the show last night, Becky called out Lyra Valkyria after addressing her victory at the 2025 MITB PLE. The former Women's IC Champion came out to confront the newly crowned champ. While on her way to the ring, Bayley attacked Lynch from behind. The Man tried to run but was sent back to the ring by Lyra. However, she managed to escape through the crowd after the Role Model tried to hit her with the Rose Plant.

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While Lynch got ambushed by her former friend, the Role Model might still not be done with Becky. She is almost certain to attack the champ on future episodes of RAW. A shot at the Women's Intercontinental Championship could be the goal.

With that being said, Lyra taking down Lynch following MITB shows she hasn't settled her feud with the current champ. The former Women's IC Champion was stunned at the appearance of Bayley on RAW. The Role Model's return could hamper Lyra's possible rematch with Becky, and Valkyria might even turn heel if Bayley gets a shot at the Women's IC Championship.

While the above angle may sound promising, it is speculative. Upcoming episodes of RAW will unfold what happens next.

Bayley to become the new Women's Intercontinental Champion at Night of Champions?

Bayley made a shocking return on RAW after Money in the Bank 2025. She attacked Becky Lynch from behind after the new Women's Intercontinental Champion called out Lyra Valkyria.

The Role Model was replaced by Becky in her tag match with Lyra Valkyria against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez at WrestleMania 41. This was after a backstage attack by Lynch. The Man and Lyra picked up the victory to become the Women's Tag Team Champions. However, Lynch turned heel and attacked Lyra after losing the titles on RAW after Mania. After failing to beat Lyra at Backlash, Becky requested a rematch at MITB. She secured the victory during the show and became the new Women's IC Champion.

The latest episode of RAW featured Bayley ambushing Lynch while the latter celebrated her victory at MITB. The return of the Role Model could set her on a storyline for a potential match at Night of Champions for the Women's IC Championship.

Adding further, the Role Model took shots at the Women's Intercontinental Champion on Twitter. She said she's gonna make The Man her bi**h, and taking the title from the current champ at Night of Champions could be her way to achieve this.

However, this angle remains speculative. As of writing, a Women's IC Championship match hasn't been scheduled for the upcoming Premium Live Event.

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