“I wouldn’t mind that,” Top female Superstar wants AJ Lee to return at the Royal Rumble and eliminate her

Bayley shares a good relationship with AJ Lee, crediting the former WWE star for her success on numerous occasions.

“I wouldn’t mind that,” Top female Superstar wants AJ Lee to return at the Royal Rumble and eliminate her

Damage CTRL and AJ Lee (via 411Mania and Wrestle Talk)

WWE superstar Bayley has already become a veteran in the wrestling industry. She has won multiple championships on the biggest of stages, but one thing she has not done yet is win the Royal Rumble match. Although The Role Model vowed to win the Rumble, she wants former WWE superstar AJ Lee to return and eliminate her.

Bayley spoke with Gabby LaSpisa on the Gabby AF podcast and was asked about whom she wanted to see return at the Royal Rumble match. The 34-year-old took a few names, including the likes of Mickie James, Lita, and Trish Stratus, but she also took AJ Lee’s name. She showed a tremendous amount of respect for her and said she wouldn’t mind if AJ eliminated her from the Rumble. 

Bayley and AJ Lee share a great bond outside of WWE. Although they shared a ring in one match for the Divas Championship in NXT, their friendship is not hidden from anyone. She has also said that AJ played an important role in her career with her advice and support. 

"Mickie James is always awesome I would love to see her again. Trish and Lita are always so fun... to get those reactions. In one of the interviews I just had they brought up AJ Lee, CM Punk is here. I wouldn't mind that... I mean, I might let her throw me over the top rope if she came back. That's how much I respect her."
Bayley on AJ Lee via Gabby AF podcast

Bayley recently shared her wish for 2024 of domination by Damage CTRL over WWE. However, for that, she will have to win the Royal Rumble match, and next week she is going to fight a fellow participant, Bianca Belair. It will be interesting to see who gains the advantage before the Rumble.

Bayley rejected Nick Aldis’ claim about Damage CTRL with a strong message

Since the past few months, it seems like all is not right within Damage CTRL. Bayley has always denied the fact that the group is falling apart. Not only the fans, but SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis also thinks that her position in the notorious faction is in danger.

Bayley and Nick Aldis
Bayley and Nick Aldis (via Wrestling News and WWE)

When Bayley was asked about her equation in Damage CTRL in the same interview, she said all was well within the group. The Role Model further said that the fans only see what goes on during live programming; they don’t see the relationship between the group backstage. 

"You see what you see on TV alright... they don't know how we are in the backstage area, they don't know that like we eat lunch and catering together every day. They don't know that I carry their bags and give them rides wherever they want. They appreciate those things, and you heard on SmackDown they call me their leader."
Bayley on the Damage CTRL dynamics via Gabby AF podcast

There are rumors of a riveting storyline going on that Damage CTRL could betray Bayley, leading up to her turning face and winning the Royal Rumble. If that happens, fans will get to witness one of the biggest matches in women’s history at WrestleMania between The Role Model and her friend WWE Women’s Champion Iyo Sky.

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