Bayley’s WWE future has become the subject of conflicting reports following her surprise return on this week’s episode of WWE Raw.
The former Women’s Champion made her first appearance since July by interfering in Lyra Valkyria’s attempt to qualify for the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, immediately reigniting their ongoing rivalry. Her return led many fans to believe recent speculation surrounding her WWE contract had been settled.
However, reports regarding her status with the company are telling two very different stories.
According to Dave Meltzer on a recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bayley has already agreed to a new deal with WWE.
“She signed a new deal,” Meltzer stated while discussing Bayley’s return.
That report was later challenged by PWInsider Elite, which described Meltzer’s claim as inaccurate. According to PWInsider’s sources, Bayley has not signed a new contract and there have reportedly been no recent negotiations between the two sides.
The report further noted that Bayley’s current WWE deal still has significant time remaining, making immediate contract talks unnecessary. Sources also disputed any suggestion that Bayley’s return to television was contingent upon signing a new agreement.
While questions remain regarding the exact details of her contractual situation, there appears to be no uncertainty about WWE’s plans for Bayley on-screen.
Her return immediately resumed her feud with Valkyria, the former tag team partner who turned on Bayley several months ago. The rivalry previously led to a match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in July, where Valkyria picked up the victory.
At the time, many viewed the loss as a potential write-off should Bayley decide not to remain with WWE. Instead, her return suggests the storyline is far from over.
Valkyria has seen limited action on Raw since their previous encounter, with this week’s Money in the Bank qualifying match marking only her second match on the brand since defeating Bayley.
For now, Bayley is back on WWE television, but whether she has already signed a new contract remains unclear as conflicting reports continue to emerge.
Results for WWE Saturday Sunday Night’s Main Event 9/6/2026 from Atlanta, Georgia.
Five Minute Challenge
Lil Yachty vs. Baron Corbin
The evening kicked off with a unique stipulation. If Atlanta native Lil Yachty could survive five minutes against United States Champion Baron Corbin, his friend Trick Williams would receive an immediate shot at the title.
Yachty showed plenty of heart throughout the contest, using his speed and even some help from friends at ringside to stay alive. Corbin dominated much of the challenge and appeared moments away from victory on multiple occasions.
With just seconds remaining, Yachty escaped a dangerous situation in the corner and successfully ran out the clock to secure the opportunity for Trick Williams.
Winner: Lil Yachty (survived the five-minute time limit)
Following the challenge, an enraged Corbin put Yachty through a table before the championship match began.
WWE United States Championship
Trick Williams def. Baron Corbin (c)
Despite the attack on his friend, Trick Williams wasted no time taking the fight to Corbin.
The challenger controlled the early stages before Corbin slowed the pace and targeted Williams with a methodical assault both inside and outside the ring. Corbin repeatedly focused on wearing Trick down and nearly retained after hitting Deep Six.
Late in the match, Yachty returned to neutralize Corbin’s attempt to use the championship belt as a weapon. Moments later, Williams capitalized by connecting with the Trick Shot.
The impact was enough to score the three-count and complete the upset.
Winner: Trick Williams via pinfall to become the NEW WWE United States Champion
Williams celebrated the championship victory with Yachty as pyro erupted around the arena.
Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi
Two of WWE’s most physically dominant stars collided in a highly anticipated showdown.
Breakker and Femi engaged in a hard-hitting battle that lived up to expectations, with both men trading power moves and near falls throughout the contest. The match spilled outside the ring multiple times as neither competitor was willing to give an inch.
As the action intensified, outside interference began to play a role. Austin Theory and Logan Paul attempted to get involved, while Maxxine Dupri provided Breakker with a pair of brass knuckles.
Before Breakker could take advantage, Oba countered and regained momentum. However, the match came to an abrupt end when a returning Bronson Reed stormed the ring and attacked Femi with a steel chair.
The match ended in controversy when returning Bronson Reed stormed the ring and attacked Oba Femi with a steel chair, forcing the referee to call for the bell.
Winner: Oba Femi via disqualification after Bronson Reed interfered on behalf of Bron Breakker
After the bell, Reed with Breakker continued the assault, delivering multiple chair shots and several devastating Tsunami splashes to Femi before WWE officials finally intervened.
Six-Woman Tag Team Match
Jade Cargill & The Baddies def. Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley
The women’s division was on display in a fast-paced six-woman tag team encounter.
Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley provided early momentum for their team, but Jade Cargill and The Baddies eventually took control through frequent tags and aggressive teamwork.
Charlotte Flair nearly secured victory after connecting with a moonsault and several trademark offensive sequences, but interference and distractions from the opposing side prevented her from putting the match away.
In the closing moments, Cargill delivered Jaded to Flair and scored the decisive pinfall.
Winners: Jade Cargill & The Baddies via pinfall
Main Event
Randy Orton def. Cody Rhodes
Longtime rivals Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton closed out the show in a physical and emotional main event.
The match quickly turned personal as both men targeted each other’s weaknesses and repeatedly brawled around ringside. Orton even attempted to get under Rhodes’ skin by confronting members of Cody’s family seated at ringside.
Rhodes appeared to gain control late after delivering multiple Cross Rhodes and leaving Orton vulnerable. However, the veteran continued to find ways to survive.
As the referee situation broke down due to repeated collisions, Orton took advantage of the chaos. After appearing defeated and pleading with Rhodes, Orton struck at the perfect moment, catching both Rhodes and an official off guard before delivering a sudden RKO.
With referee Charles Robinson finally back in position, Orton covered Rhodes and secured the victory.
Winner: Randy Orton via pinfall
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Results (9/6/2026)
Lil Yachty survived Baron Corbin’s Five Minute Challenge
Trick Williams def. Baron Corbin to win the WWE United States Championship
Oba Femi def. Bron Breakker via disqualification after interference from Bronson Reed
Jade Cargill & The Baddies def. Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley
Randy Orton def. Cody Rhodes
The biggest stories coming out of Saturday Night’s Main Event were Trick Williams capturing the United States Championship, Bronson Reed’s shocking return, and Randy Orton stealing a controversial victory over Cody Rhodes in the night’s main event.
The professional wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of Memphis wrestling’s most iconic figures.
“Superstar” Bill Dundee has passed away at the age of 82. The news was announced Sunday by his son, Jamie Dundee, who revealed that his father died at approximately 3:30 a.m. No cause of death was disclosed. Dundee had been living with dementia after being diagnosed in 2023.
Born in Scotland and raised in Australia, Dundee’s path to professional wrestling began in an unlikely place. Before entering the ring, he worked as a trapeze artist after joining the circus at just 16 years old. He eventually transitioned into wrestling in 1962 and spent more than a decade competing throughout Australia before making his way to the United States.
Dundee would become synonymous with the Memphis wrestling territory, where he established himself as one of the promotion’s biggest stars. Wrestling for organizations including the Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) and the United States Wrestling Association (USWA), Dundee built a reputation as both a gifted performer and one of the region’s top villains.
Much of his legacy was forged through his legendary rivalry with Jerry “The King” Lawler. Their feud produced numerous memorable moments and unique stipulation matches that helped define Memphis wrestling during its peak years. Among the most famous encounters were bouts involving hair stipulations and even a match that saw Dundee win Lawler’s prized Cadillac.
Over the course of his career, Dundee captured the AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship nine times and became one of the most recognizable names in Southern wrestling.
As the territorial era began to fade, Dundee also spent time with Jim Crockett Promotions and later appeared in WCW as Sir William alongside Lord Steven Regal. Although his WCW run was brief, he remained active in the wrestling business for decades afterward as a wrestler, manager, promoter, and mentor on the independent scene.
Dundee continued competing well into his later years before officially retiring from in-ring action in 2019.
Wrestling was truly a family affair for Dundee. His son Jamie Dundee found success in his own career, including a stint in WWE under the name JC Ice. Dundee’s daughter, Donna, was married to legendary tag team wrestler Bobby Eaton until her passing in 2021.
In recognition of his contributions to the industry, Dundee was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.
In a poignant moment, Memphis Wrestling honored Dundee during its September 5 television episode, just one day before his passing. Members of the roster gathered to celebrate the longtime star and his impact on the promotion and the wrestling business as a whole.
Bill Dundee leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the most influential performers in Memphis wrestling history. His contributions to the industry spanned more than five decades, and his name will forever be linked to one of professional wrestling’s most beloved territories.
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A new report indicates that Bayley is expected to remain with WWE for the foreseeable future after reportedly agreeing to a new deal with the company.
According to False Finish, there had been speculation regarding Bayley’s future in recent months as her previous contract was believed to be approaching its expiration date. Despite those questions, sources reportedly expected the former Women’s Champion to stay with WWE, and it is now believed that a new agreement has been finalized.
While neither WWE nor Bayley has publicly commented on the report, backstage belief is that “The Role Model” has signed a new contract that could see her take on additional responsibilities beyond her role as an on-screen performer.
Details regarding those expanded duties remain unclear at this time. There has been no indication as to whether the reported role would involve talent development, creative input, mentorship, ambassador work, or another position within the company.
Bayley has been away from WWE television since July, but the report notes that discussions regarding her eventual return have already begun internally. Creative plans are reportedly being explored as WWE prepares for her comeback.
A longtime fixture of WWE’s women’s division, Bayley has built a résumé that includes multiple championship reigns and headline appearances throughout her career. If the report proves accurate, the new deal would ensure that one of WWE’s most accomplished stars remains part of the company while potentially contributing in a larger capacity behind the scenes.
For now, fans will have to wait for official confirmation from either WWE or Bayley regarding the reported agreement and any expanded role she may be taking on.
The WWE Speed Championships have officially come to an end.
During this week’s episode of WWE NXT, General Manager Robert Stone confirmed that both the Men’s and Women’s Speed Championships have been retired following developments at NXT Heatwave.
The decision came after newly crowned Unified Women’s North American and Speed Champion Zaria informed Stone that she would only be keeping the NXT Women’s North American Championship following her title unification victory over Wren Sinclair and Kali Armstrong. Zaria captured both championships at Heatwave, effectively merging the two titles into one.
In a backstage segment, Stone accepted Zaria’s decision and acknowledged that the Women’s Speed Championship would no longer exist. He then turned his attention to Lexis King, who entered the show as the reigning Men’s Speed Champion, and informed him that his title had also been retired.
The announcement didn’t sit well with King’s allies in BirthRight.
Charlie Dempsey questioned why the group seemed to be suffering setbacks, while King reluctantly handed over the championship. King insisted that nobody would ever take away BirthRight’s “birthright,” prompting Dempsey to declare that it was time for the faction to start taking what they wanted from the wrestling business instead.
King then appeared to have a plan in mind, leading Dempsey, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, and Arianna Grace out of Stone’s office as the segment came to a close.
The WWE Speed Championships were originally introduced as part of WWE’s partnership with X (formerly Twitter), with the titles defended exclusively in matches held under strict time limits ranging from three to five minutes. The concept served as the centerpiece of the WWE Speed series, which streamed on the social media platform.
After new episodes of WWE Speed stopped airing in July 2025, WWE moved both championships to NXT, where they remained active until this week’s official announcement.
With Zaria’s title unification and Stone’s confirmation on NXT, the WWE Speed Championships have now been formally retired, bringing an end to a unique chapter in WWE’s recent championship history.
WWE Superstar Matt Cardona has revealed that he recently suffered a torn triceps that required surgery, putting an unfortunate halt to what he believed was positive momentum on SmackDown.
Cardona shared details of the injury on social media, explaining that the issue may have originated during his physical encounter with GUNTHER on the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown. According to Cardona, the impromptu match left him dealing with significant punishment, including multiple powerbombs on the announce table, the ring apron, and inside the ring.
While he initially believed the discomfort in his elbow was simply the result of a tough match, the injury worsened over the following week.
The former Intercontinental Champion said the situation escalated during a match against Kit Wilson that was taped for WWE Main Event. Early in the bout, Cardona performed a second-rope dropkick and landed on his elbow, something he noted is routine for him. This time, however, he immediately felt something was wrong.
Cardona recalled feeling a pop in his arm and later realizing that he had likely torn his triceps. Despite the injury, he was able to finish the match before seeking medical evaluation.
An MRI conducted the following day confirmed the diagnosis, and Cardona underwent surgery earlier this week to repair the damage.
The injury comes at a particularly frustrating time for the WWE veteran, who admitted he felt he was beginning to gain traction on the blue brand following his return to the company. Cardona acknowledged that reestablishing himself in WWE was always going to be a challenge, and now the injury presents another obstacle in his pursuit of eventually becoming a world champion.
Even with the setback, Cardona expressed confidence that he will overcome the injury and return stronger once he completes his recovery.
There is currently no official timetable for Cardona’s return to WWE programming.
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