Claiming inaugural Women's title, reuniting with RAW star - 3 directions for Bayley following Survivor Series snub

SmackDown superstar Bayley (Photo credit: WWE.com)
SmackDown superstar Bayley (Photo credit: WWE.com)

Bayley will not be part of the Survivor Series premium live event, as he is not part of the Women's WarGames Match, which will see Rhea Ripley, Naomi, IYO SKY and the Women's Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill team up to face Candice LeRae, Raquel Rodriguez, Ms. Money in the Bank Tiffany Stratton, Women's Champion Nia Jax and Women's World Champion Liv Morgan.

The Role Model was snubbed and will not participate in the PLE; however, there are a few things the former Women's Champion could do next. With that in mind, we take a look at three directions for Bayley on SmackDown.

#3. Bayley could challenge Nia Jax one last time for the Women's Championship

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The feud between Bayley and Nia Jax goes back to early summer when the latter became Queen of the Ring and earned a title shot at SummerSlam. In August, Nia Jax dethroned The Role Model and became the new Women's Champion.

She attempted to reclaim gold at Bad Blood but lost again. The Irresistible Force will not defend her title at Survivor Series, but The Role Model could step up and issue a challenge for the next PLE, Saturday Night's Main Event, on December 14. A stipulation could then be added where she would not have another shot at the title should she lose to Nia Jax.

#2. She could reunite with IYO SKY

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Back in February 2024, IYO SKY, Kairi Sane, and Asuka kicked Bayley out of Damage CTRL, as The Role Model would go on to challenge IYO for the Women's Championship at WrestleMania 40 following her victory at the Royal Rumble.

IYO SKY and Bayley started a feud that lasted through the Grandest Stage of Them All. Fast forward to today, Damage CTRL members had a face turn and moved to RAW, with IYO SKY getting a title shot against the reigning Women's World Champion, Liv Morgan.

The Role Model could show up at Survivor Series and help Team Ripley, eventually reuniting with IYO SKY. Whether this would result in a reunion with the other members of Damage CTRL remains to be seen, though.

#1. WWE could make The Role Model the inaugural Women's United States Champion

WWE announced a new title, the Women's United States Championship, and has already created a tournament to crown the inaugural champion.

Bayley is one of the favorites to become the inaugural United States Champion. Being one of the top stars in the business and the top face on SmackDown, it wouldn't be a surprise if WWE pushed her for the new title.

The Role Model defeated B-Fab and Candice LeRae to advance to the tournament's semi-finals. She will now take on the winner of a Triple Threat Match featuring Blair Davenport, Chelsea Green, and the Women's Tag Team Champion Bianca Belair, who is also part of the Women's WarGames Match at Survivor Series.

Given her snub from the match, though, it seems very likely that she will go on to become the inaugural Women's United States Champion.

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