5 WWE Superstars that could fill Bayley's spot

Bayley's injury leaves a huge void in WWE and the SmackDown roster.
Bayley's injury leaves a huge void in WWE and the SmackDown roster.

#1 Toni Storm - WWE SmackDown

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WWE doesn't have a lot of talent under the age of 25 on the main roster right now, whether male or female. One of the youngest prospects available to the company is the 24-year-old Toni Storm. The July 9th episode of SmackDown featured a vignette teasing the debut of Storm and excited the WWE Universe.

The former NXT UK Women's Champion has been a ready-made talent since signing with WWE in 2018. Prior to this, Toni Storm made a name for herself on the UK independent scene and in Japan. She was the first-ever Progress Wrestling Women's Champion and also won the SWA World Championship in the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion.

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Following her signing to WWE, Toni Storm won the 2018 Mae Young Classic, defeating Io Shirai at the Evolution pay-per-view. She used this win to propel herself to her first gold in the company by beating Rhea Ripley for the NXT UK Women's Championship at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool.

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Storm jumped over to the NXT main brand last year and seemed poised to become the NXT Women's Champion. Despite losses to Io Shirai in her few opportunities, she is still considered one of the best that the brand has to offer. Now with her call-up to SmackDown, Toni Storm has all the capabilities to become the best women's wrestler on the WWE main roster.

With all the previously mentioned accolades, Toni Storm is on a path to new heights on the main stage. Bayley is a superstar who can be viewed as a complete package. She has an identifiable look, superb promo skills, and is an excellent in-ring worker. All those traits can be said for Toni Storm as well.

Toni Storm has worked hard to climb the ladder of success in her career. She has reached the top of the UK independent scene, Japan and NXT UK. At just 24, she has years and years to add even more to her game. As one of the very best wrestlers in the women's division, Toni Storm has to be considered the WWE Superstar who has the most potential to fill Bayley's spot.

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