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SummerSlam didn't end well for Bayley, as she lost the WWE Women's Championship to Nia Jax. The Irresistible Force delivered a dominant performance at the Biggest Party of the Summer, successfully dethroning the Hugger.
The 35-year-old's loss comes as somewhat of a surprise to many, who expected her to retain the title. In this article, we will discuss three reasons why the former Damage CTRL leader lost the WWE Women's Championship at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
#3. Bayley's title reign wasn't memorable
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A major reason why Bayley lost the Women's Championship at SummerSlam could be the perceived stagnancy of her title reign. Since winning the gold at WrestleMania XL, there haven't been any standout moments during her tenure that fans could think of as truly memorable.
Many had criticized the way WWE had booked the SmackDown star after she became champion, leading to a lack of excitement around her tenure. This lackluster reign might have influenced the promotion's decision to shift the championship to Nia Jax at SummerSlam.
#2. Nia Jax booked as unstoppable since her return
Another possible reason for the 35-year-old star's loss at SummerSlam could be the way WWE had booked Nia Jax since her return to the Stamford-based promotion. The Irresistible Force had been a literal juggernaut, running through nearly everyone in her path.
This was further highlighted by her massive victory in the Queen of the Ring Tournament, earlier this year, which secured her a shot at the Women’s Championship at The Biggest Party of the Summer.
With such significant momentum, it appears WWE was keen to maintain her dominance, leading to her dethroning Bayley at the premium live event in Ohio tonight.
#1. To set the stage for Tiffany Stratton's MITB cash-in
Bayley’s loss at SummerSlam could also be influenced by WWE’s intention to set up a future Money in the Bank cash-in by Tiffany Stratton.
Nia Jax and Tiffany have thus far been presented as allies on Friday Night SmackDown. The Irresistible Force recently gifted Stratton a custom-made MITB briefcase, after her original case was destroyed by the former champion.
With Nia now holding the Women’s Championship and Tiffany possessing the MITB briefcase, WWE is likely to begin a slow build toward a rivalry between the two friends. In the coming months, we might see the groundwork being laid for Stratton to betray Jax to cash in her MITB contract.
If the former Damage CTRL leader had retained the title at SummerSlam, WWE might not have had the opportunity to develop this storyline and create tension between Jax and Stratton. This could be another compelling reason for Bayley’s loss at SummerSlam tonight.
