12 Secret FCW Histories Of WWE Superstars

7. Bayley The Superfan

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Bayley's story is no lie - the former 'Hugger' really was every bit the WWE fan the company eventually marketed her as during a challenging feud with Charlotte Flair in 2017. Tapping into this was her first attempt at getting herself over with her peers in promo class, and it was surprisingly superior to the version that eventually made it to the main roster.

"Chasing dreams" stuff is a touch played out in an era where the viewer knows this forms the start of every wrestler's career, but she tapped into the DNA of what made her eventual NXT persona so beloved.

 
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