Bayley’s Surprise NXT Return Sparks Heated Feud with Roxanne Perez

One Big Thing

WWE veteran Bayley made an unexpected appearance on NXT, leading to a heated confrontation and post-show brawl with rising star Roxanne Perez.

The Details

• Perez claimed the NXT women’s division would crumble without her as champion
• Bayley confronted Perez, defending the division’s legacy
• The encounter ended in a physical altercation after NXT went off air
• Bayley later tweeted: “Sorry that @roxanne_wwe runs her mouth too damn much

Why It Matters

This confrontation signals a potential major feud between:

• A two-time NXT Women’s Champion (Bayley)
• One of NXT’s fastest-rising stars (Perez)
• Could lead to Perez’s main roster debut

By The Numbers

• Bayley: 2-time NXT Women’s Champion
• Last NXT appearance: Over 380 days ago
• Perez: Former NXT Women’s Champion at age 21

The Bigger Picture

This incident comes as NXT continues to build cross-brand storylines, with additional developments including:

• TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich watching Cora Jade’s match
• Jade defeating Kelani Jordan
• Post-match social media interaction between Jade and Slamovich

What’s Next?

Wrestling fans can expect this rivalry to develop further in coming weeks, potentially leading to a high-profile match between the two competitors.

What do you think about Bayley’s surprise return to NXT? Will this feud help establish Roxanne Perez as a main roster star? Share your thoughts in the comments below.