Every WWE NXT TakeOver: Dallas Wrestler - Where Are They Now?

5. Bayley

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Following her NXT Women's Title victory at TakeOver: Brooklyn, Bayley was the darling of the show's close-knit fanbase. That made her title loss in Dallas devastating to watch. 

Unlike her fellow Horsewomen, Bayley wasn't called up to the main roster as part of the women's evolution. Instead, she remained in developmental until 2016, then she was called up as part of a rivalry with her old pal Charlotte Flair.

In the decade since, her CV has expanded to bursting point. Bayley is a multiple-time Women's Champ, one half of the first ever Women's Tag-Team champions, a Royal Rumble and Money In The Bank winner, and (most importantly) won the Slammy Award for 'Double-Cross Of The Year' in 2020.

Even with all these accolades behind her, it still feels like Bayley hasn't been used to her full potential. Whilst other female superstars reach dizzying heights, the hug enthusiast only ever feels upper midcard at best. WWE booking consistently makes it clear that she is not the golden child, as evidenced by her absence from WrestleMania cards in recent years.

At time of writing, she is involved in a tag with Lyra Valkyria that seems to be going nowhere.

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