10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About WrestleMania 41

10. Bayley Being Bumped

Bayley was all set for a solid spot at WrestleMania 41, teaming with Lyra Valkyria to challenge Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the Women’s Tag Team Titles. It was a logical continuation of her ongoing story with Valkyria, and a well-earned place on the card for one of WWE’s most consistent workhorses.

Then, just hours before the match? Boom. Backstage attack. “Injury.” Pulled from the show.

WWE’s explanation was a storyline shoulder injury, but let’s not kid ourselves: this wasn’t a last-minute twist. Reports quickly revealed the decision had been made weeks in advance to clear the runway for the surprise return of Becky Lynch, who stepped in as Valkyria’s partner and walked out with the gold. Cue the pyro, cue the headlines, cue the erasure of Bayley’s involvement entirely.

Bayley later admitted in interviews that she was disappointed and felt blindsided by the decision. And honestly? Fair enough. Backstage sentiment reportedly echoed that frustration, with many seeing it as a slap in the face to someone who’d been holding the division together for years.

Speaking of that interesting match...