10 Things We Learned From Bayley On Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions
Bayley talks feeling like an "outsider", NXT, 2020 and more with Steve Austin on WWE Network.
There's the sweetest moment around an hour into Bayley's chat with Steve Austin on the latest 'Broken Skull Sessions'.
During the pair's watch-along of her match with Sasha Banks at HIAC 2020 late-last year, Austin suddenly remarks that Bayley never "over-plays" anything on camera. Then, one of the biggest legends in pro wrestling history goes further by saying the heel gets everything just right. Almost embarrassed, Bayley looks lost for words and glances down.
That one exchange sums up the dynamic on the latest episode of Austin's WWE Network show - it's genuine, and it's another good talk between real-life pals that never once pretends Bayley is actually some aloof super-bitch who believes her own hype. She's humble, 'Stone Cold' knows it and he wants to give his pal props for working hard.
There was more beneath the hood on BSS too. Bayley and Austin talked everything from NXT memories and psychology to believing in yourself, having fun during a rough 2020 and what sly impact Eddie Guerrero almost had on her career.
Here's everything you need to know from another enlightening interview...
10. WWE Put Bayley In A Separate Promo Class
Promos don't come naturally to Bayley.
Back in 2013, she was completely lost during FCW promo classes. Now, Bayley realises that she didn't come armed with any character or personality because she'd always focused on 'just being a wrestler' on the indy scene. Having a gimmick would come later, if at all.
Dusty Rhodes and a producer called Chris worked tirelessly with the newcomer to help bring her passion out, but it was a struggle. Eventually, after placing Bayley in a separate class (extra homework) and pushing to hear her love for wrestling, they struck gold: 'Dream' and Chris said she should play around with her childlike fascination.
That kicked off her popular 'Hugger' guise. The character, according to Bayley, was Dusty's way of relating back to her real-life fandom as a teenager; this incredible insight helped set the tone for the rest of the interview with Austin.