8 HUGE WWE WrestleMania Backlash 2022 Predictions You Need To Know

1. And Ronda's First Opponent Is...

Bayley Backlash
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WWE haven't loaded this show up, and it's another reminder of the new way of the world.

Bianca Belair's Raw Women's first title defence against Sonya Deville took place on the red brand, as did the return of Becky Lynch and Asuka as well as the first match to feature them both after the segment. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn conducted an entire feud over several weeks of SmackDown television time, including the inciting incident and the various delaying devices before the former WWE Champion battered the joyous sh*thouse in a steel cage.

In Bayley, WWE have somebody worthy of making some post-Premium Live Event news as well as selling one show to explain her return. Ronda Rousey's win over Charlotte Flair should condemn 'The Queen' to the abyss for a while, and Bayley stepping in as a surprise returnee makes for an exciting - and brand new - programme for both.

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