Bayley’s WWE Contract Uncertainty Intensifies After SummerSlam Tryout Removal

WWE star Bayley (Pamela Martinez) is contractually bound through the fourth quarter of 2026 but has not yet signed a new deal. In early July the company quietly removed her from the advertised lineup for the SummerSlam Prospect Tryout VIP Experience in Minneapolis, substituting her with Ivy Nile without explanation. The move, coming shortly after a storyline loss to Lyra Valkyria on RAW, amplified fan speculation that Bayley may leave WWE, with AEW reportedly showing strong interest.

Wrestling analyst Dave Meltzer has highlighted several factors influencing Bayley's decision, including WWE’s emotional pull, the risk of moving to another promotion, and the potential for a higher-profile role elsewhere. Backstage chatter, cited by Meltzer, suggested her recent Madison Square Garden match against Valkyria could be her last at the venue. However, Bayley re‑appeared at a live event in Stockton, California, joining a triple‑threat match with Valkyria and Women’s Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca, keeping the question of her future open.

Both the promotional removal and the live‑event appearance have fueled ongoing debate among fans and industry insiders about whether Bayley will re‑sign with WWE or become a free‑agent candidate for AEW.