Double title change, 15-year veteran snaps - 4 possible finishes for Bayley vs. Nia Jax at WWE Bad Blood
Bayley defeated Naomi on SmackDown to earn the opportunity to challenge Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Championship at Bad Blood 2024. The Role Model overcame her long-time friend to secure a rematch for the SummerSlam bout, where she lost the title, punching her ticket to the Atlanta event.
The former Damage CTRL leader will now try to get back the title from The Irresistible Force, with Tiffany Stratton potentially waiting in the wings. Will the four-time world champion have better luck than she did at The Biggest Party of the Summer? How will the rematch for the biggest women's prize on SmackDown come to its conclusion?
Here are four possible finishes for Bayley vs. Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Championship at Bad Blood.
#4 Nia Jax wins clean to end her feud with Bayley at WWE Bad Blood
Nia Jax has been feuding on and off with Bayley since she became the 2024 Queen of the Ring in May, earning a SummerSlam shot at the WWE Women's Title. The slow-burning rivalry finally came to a head in Cleveland when The Irresistible Force dethroned The Role Model to become a two-time women's champion.
Although she has defended the title since then, Jax has yet to face the woman she won the gold from again. Their rematch was inevitable, and at Bad Blood, the champion gets a chance to solidify her reign with a decisive win to end the rivalry. This would be the perfect way to establish her as more than just a transitional champion and allow both women to move in new directions.
#3 Naomi or Tiffany Stratton turn against their respective allies at WWE Bad Blood
For weeks, Nia Jax and Bayley have been joined in their rivalry by their respective allies Tiffany Stratton and Naomi. These alliances have been quite helpful to them, but cracks have recently begun to develop. The Queen of Glow showed signs of frustration after losing to The Role Model, while Stratton isn't likely to respond well to Jax's recent disrespect.
This could result in Jax vs. Bayley being decided by one of the two women not in the match. Will the former TNA Knockouts Champion snap and betray her long-time friend, possibly joining hands with the current champ, who is a real-life relative? Or will The Center of the Universe finally emerge from under Jax's thumb to cash in her life-changing contract? We'll just have to wait and see.
#2 A double betrayal brings Nia Jax vs. Bayley to an explosive end at WWE Bad Blood
Given that Nia Jax and Bayley's respective issues with Tiffany Stratton and Naomi are happening at the same time, WWE Bad Blood provides a unique opportunity for a rare double turn. What if Naomi attacks both competitors to turn heel, clearing the way for a Money in the Bank cash-in?
Not only would this be a shocking development, but it would open up multiple exciting directions for all four women. Fifteen-year veteran Naomi taking on The Role Model and later coming after the new champion as a heel would be very intriguing. Similarly, watching Stratton finally stand up to The Irresistible Force would interest a great deal of fans heading into the final stretch of the year.
This fresh coat of paint would benefit all four ladies, so the only remaining question is whether Triple H and Co. will pull the trigger on a double betrayal.
#1 Nia Jax vs. Bayley at Bad Blood could end with the WWE Women's Championship changing hands... twice
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As the reigning WWE Women's Champion, Nia Jax is arguably the most marked woman on SmackDown. This is especially true given that she is facing one of the most decorated women in history, and the reigning Ms. Money in the Bank is on the same brand. At Bad Blood, her two biggest nightmares could come to life in quick succession.
Since Jax's SummerSlam win came with a bit of help from Tiffany Stratton, it's possible that without that help, she could lose at the Atlanta event. She might then have to watch as her protege cashes in on the battle-weakened Role Model to become the new champion. It's intriguing to imagine what their relationship would be like with the championship on Stratton's shoulders instead of Jax's. One can't help but think it wouldn't last long.