{"id":254946,"date":"2026-07-28T00:05:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T00:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/4-final-wwe-opponents-for-bayley\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T00:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T00:05:48","slug":"4-final-wwe-opponents-for-bayley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/4-final-wwe-opponents-for-bayley\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Final WWE opponents for Bayley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"5197094\" data-slug-id=\"2814074\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img data-lazy=\"\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>At WWE Saturday Night&#8217;s Main Event, Bayley lost to Lyra Valkyria. In the post-match, the former Women&#8217;s Intercontinental Champion destroyed the Hugger, and the attack led to major speculation among fans.<\/p>\n<p>Many believed that the veteran star might have been written off television, and this could possibly lead to her exit from the company, especially with Bayley&#8217;s contract reportedly set to expire soon.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"template__newsletter-inline-banner-form-combo-widget\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<p><img id=\"subscribe-img\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\nThanks for the submission!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>However, at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/news-bayley-attacks-lyra-valkyria-before-wwe-title-match\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">recent live event<\/a>, the beloved WWE star made her return and attacked Lyra Valkyria. During the altercation, she also came face-to-face with Sol Ruca.<\/p>\n<p>So, if Bayley is supposed to leave the Stamford-based promotion after her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/rumor-disappointing-update-bayley-ahead-wwe-summerslam-reports?fbclid=IwY2xjawTSj0BwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUdaWFdocDRienBpV0dvRWdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKOdj5Tmc_o39Cw2uNKXMP3mI1ownPfVN7DLhCP8ntx-bGb7w9fSzMIRef14_aem_IEI_DycXqHo7AyjOnzzHtA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">contract expires<\/a>, she could soon wrestle in her final WWE match. In this article, we will discuss four potential final opponents for the Hugger in WWE.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#4. Lyra Valkyria<\/h2>\n<p>Since Lyra Valkyria has turned heel and the Hugger attacked her upon her return at a recent live event, there are chances that the company could be moving forward with an extended feud between them.<\/p>\n<p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/player\/triple-h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Triple H<\/a> books another match between Lyra and Bayley, it wouldn&#8217;t be a surprise if the Irish star becomes the former Women&#8217;s Champion&#8217;s final opponent. It&#8217;s likely that a rematch might take place between them at SummerSlam, and it could bring an end to Bayley&#8217;s in-ring career in WWE.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#3. WWE Women&#8217;s IC Champion Sol Ruca<\/h2>\n<p>As Bayley was engaged in a heated altercation with Sol Ruca, too, in the live event, there is a chance that the Women&#8217;s IC Champion might be the Hugger&#8217;s final opponent.<\/p>\n<p>There is a possible scenario that Bayley might defeat Lyra Valkyria in a rematch before SummerSlam. It eventually set the stage for Ruca vs the Hugger at the Biggest Party of the Summer.<\/p>\n<p>The company can book a clash between them on RAW after SummerSlam 2026.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#2. AJ Lee<\/h2>\n<p>Since WrestleMania 42, AJ Lee has been absent from the Triple H-led promotion. There are rumors about the former Divas Champion potentially joining the Interim Women&#8217;s Championship Ladder Match.<\/p>\n<p>However, if this doesn&#8217;t unfold, then the Chief Content Officer might utilize Lee against Bayley in a final match at SummerSlam. The Hugger vs. AJ seems like a fitting marquee bout for the veteran star. Both stars could deliver a tremendous in-ring match for the fans.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>#1. WWE Women&#8217;s World Champion Liv Morgan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/wwe\/twitter-embed\">\n<div class=\"profile-card\">\n<p><span><span>Besos for 100 days as the greatest women\u2019s world champion of alllllllllllll time \ud83d\ude18<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Liv Morgan is the current Women&#8217;s World Champion and is set to defend the title against IYO Sky at SummerSlam 2026. If the Miracle Kid retains the gold against the Genius of the Sky, the company might use the Judgment Day member as Bayley&#8217;s final opponent.<\/p>\n<p>Here, Morgan could defend the championship against Bayley, only to retain the gold and eventually write the Hugger off television. 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