Former WWE Women's Champion to turn heel after 8 years by attacking Bayley backstage? Potential angle explored
Bayley has been dominating the Women's United States Championship Tournament on SmackDown. She is scheduled to face Chelsea Green in the semi-finals of the contest tonight. However, there could be a shocking twist in the story, as a former WWE Women's Champion could turn heel for the first time in eight years by launching a surprise attack on The Role Model.
The star in question is Naomi. The 37-year-old has been wandering directionless on the blue brand for weeks. However, she has been in the limelight since Jade Cargill suffered a mysterious backstage attack, and why not? With this storyline progressing, there is a strong possibility that The Glow could take out Bayley from the Women's US Title Tournament.
Prior to her match, The Role Model could be ambushed backstage by an unknown person, similar to how Big Jade was attacked. As a result, Nick Aldis could be forced to withdraw Bayley from her high-profile match against Green in light of the situation. In a stunning twist, Naomi could eventually reveal herself as Bayley's potential attacker by the end of the night.
Not only that, the former SmackDown Women's Champion could also reveal herself as the one who attacked Jade Cargill. In a fiery promo, the 37-year-old might express her frustrations, explaining how it had been difficult to live in the shadow of a newcomer like Cargill. She could also claim that The Role Model has been continuously getting opportunities, something which Naomi deserved.
If this angle unfolds tonight, it would provide WWE with a justified reason for Bayley's loss in the Women's US Title Tournament. SmackDown GM Nick Aldis could replace her with another star to continue the contest. Moreover, this would also mark Naomi's first heel turn in WWE in eight years, the last dating back to August 2016.
Bayley to possibly go on a break after Naomi's attack on SmackDown?
Bayley has been a cornerstone of the SmackDown women's division for more than a year. She has been carrying the brand as its top babyface since January, including a solid WWE Women's Championship reign. However, after falling prey to a potential attack tonight, she might take a break from WWE for a while.
Naomi could deliver a devastating blow to The Role Model, potentially sidelining her out of action indefinitely. The former Damage CTRL member has worked relentlessly this year, competing in over 60 matches and establishing herself as a true workhorse in the Stamford-based promotion.
Given her demanding schedule, she undoubtedly deserves a break before returning for another major program. Currently, there don't seem to be any significant plans for the 35-year-old on SmackDown. Her absence would also give WWE the time needed to plan a more creative direction for her moving forward.
The former WWE Women's Champion could then make her return around the 2025 Royal Rumble to participate on the road to WrestleMania 41. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how the story unfolds for The Role Model on SmackDown from here on out.