A major WWE star made her long-awaited return to WWE SmackDown on August 30, 2024, after being absent since WWE SummerSlam earlier this month. Bayley, who had a notable match against Nia Jax at SummerSlam, reappeared in a surprising moment during tonight\'s tapings.
During the go-home episode of SmackDown before Bash At Berlin, Bayley made a dramatic entrance by interrupting Tiffany Stratton’s attack on Michin. As Stratton was poised to deliver her signature Prettiest Moonsault Ever, Bayley intervened, stopping the assault and chasing Stratton into the crowd. Watch the moment here:
Bayley, who first won the WWE Women\'s Title at WrestleMania 40 by defeating IYO SKY, has recently been on a babyface run since parting ways with her former faction, Damage CTRL. Interestingly, Damage CTRL has also undergone a transformation, now appearing as babyfaces on WWE RAW.
With Bash At Berlin taking place tomorrow, WWE has intensified its efforts to build momentum for SmackDown, with Bayley\'s return being a key highlight. Additionally, it has been announced that Giovanni Vinci will make his WWE SmackDown debut next week on September 6.
With Bayley back, SmackDown’s women’s division now features a strong roster of babyfaces, including Michin, Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Jade Cargill. The primary heels are Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton.
