WWE Backlash 2024: 10 Things That Must Happen

9. Bayley Begrudgingly Pins Naomi

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Speaking of Triple Threats.

Naomi is surely only involved at the weekend so Bayley has somebody to pin not-named Tiffany Stratton. Look, it wouldn't be a disaster if the champ beat Tiffany, but why do that when Naomi is right there? Basically, beating Stratton is completely avoidable, and WWE could use Bayley's decision to sprinkle some frost on a friendship anyway.

The good thing is that Damage CTRL won't return to haunt their former leader. That group is firmly in Bayley's rear view mirror for now, which means she can plough full steam ahead by helping to build a future star like Tiffany. There's simply no need to give away Bayley's win over Stratton in this kind of match.

Ideally, Bayley would hesitate before scoring the three on her pal. Then, on the next TV, Stratton can spot weakness in the champion's game and say she's returned to being the old "soft" version of that "huggable girl next door". That's also something Bayley can toy around with during promos.

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