Backstage News on Bayley’s Surging NXT Popularity
WWE NXT Womens Champion Bayley’s stock continues to grow in WWE, as a long-time company employee recently told Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com that Bayley is “so ungodly over, especially with little girls, that if she were to start granting wishes through Make-A-Wish, she will destroy John Cena.”
Additionally, Bayley’s WWEShop.com t-shirt is currently the highest selling piece of Diva’s merchandise on the site.
Update on Bray Wyatt’s Sister’s WWE Tryout
As noted, Bray Wyatt’s sister Mika Rotunda recently had a WWE tryout at the Performance Center, and Ric Flair noted on a recent edition of his “WOOOOO! Nation” podcast that he was present during Rotunda’s tryout. Flair noted she was actually trying out to be a ring announcer for WWE and not a wrestler. Flair added he was impressed with Rotunda’s work, and would not be surprised if WWE brings her in.
Kanna Drops Japanese Title
Japanese wrestler Kanna, who we noted has signed a deal with WWE, dropped the REINA World Womens Championship this week, a title she won back in 2014. REINA also noted Kanna is leaving the promotion.