What is Bayley's net worth in 2023? Exploring the WWE star's contributions to the industry
Pamela Martinez, popularly known as Bayley, has been one of the most successful stars in WWE. The 33-year old has three Women's Championships in her tally and is also the promotion's first Grand Slam Champion. Her 'hugger' gimmick was a huge favorite of fans. She is now a top heel on the RAW women's division.
The Role Model's contributions to the world of wrestling largely makes up for her income. She started as a wrestler earning just over $1 million.On the brink of 2023, Bayley's WWE net worth was estimated to reach the $2 million mark. She is contracted to WWE based on a $350,000 salary which often increases due to merchandise sales and bonuses.
A resident of San Jose, California, the real-life Pamela Martinez owns four luxury cars. 21Motoring.com has a full description of her vehicle assortment, which adds to Bayley's WWE net worth. Lamborghini Huracan ($210,000), Dodge Challenger SRT ($73,000), Ford Mustang GT ($31,000) and Cadillac Escalade ($88,000) are the sedans owned by the superstar.
Similar to some other WWE stars, Bayley is a subsidiary of Noble Causes. She is part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which assists children diagnosed with critical illnesses. She is also connected with pediatric cancer research center Conner's Cure and breast cancer organization Susan G. Koeman. The Role Model has also served over two million children through her charity efforts in the Family Giving Tree.
Bayley's WWE career: An iconic babyface and also a heel
Trained by indie veterans such as Jason Styles and Sara Del Rey, Bayley started her pro-wrestling career in 2008. She worked in Big Time Wrestling promotion based in California before signing with NWA. It wasn't long before WWE spotted the gem and incorporated it to the women's roster. Bayley signed a contract with the developmental brand of WWE in 2012.
The Role Model fought various legends during her time in NXT including Paige, Audrey Marie, and AJ Lee. Her tag team history with Sasha Banks (Mercedes Mone) carried to the main roster as the Boss N' Hug Connection after which they became the inaugural WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. Interestingly, she dethroned her partner at NXT Takeover Brooklyn 2015 to win her first NXT Women's Championship.
Previously known for a character who traded hugs with the audience and fellow superstars, Pamela Martinez debuted as a babyface on the main roster. She won the RAW Women's Title in 2017 by defeating Charlotte Flair before shifting to SmackDown and capturing the Women's Title of the blue brand twice. In her last reign, she held the gold for 380 days before losing it to Banks at Hell in a Cell 2020.
Since her heel turn in September 2019, The Role Model has come a long way from a struggling solo act to a team leader. She introduced Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai at SummerSlam last year to be part of her Damage CTRL mission. The trio are now set to face Trish Stratus, Becky Lynch, and Lita.