“Saturday Night’s Main Event” is quickly turning into a platform for rising stars to showcase their talent. Recently, WWE Women’s Grand Slam Champion Bayley appeared in a backstage segment on Friday’s “WWE SmackDown,” where she met Sol Luka—a former NXT Women’s North American Champion, Women’s Speed Champion, and current two-time Iron Survivor Challenger—and issued a challenge to her.
During the segment at Aldis’ office, Aldis confirmed Bayley’s spot on the “Saturday Night Main Event” card and introduced her opponent, Luka. When Luka arrived, Bayley greeted her warmly, praising Luka’s impressive achievements in NXT but cautioned her that the main roster competition is a much tougher arena. Luka, undeterred, assured Bayley she’s ready for the fight, and Bayley said she’s planning to watch Luka’s upcoming match on “NXT” Deadline, scheduled for Saturday night.
Before Luka can make a mark on Bayley in Washington, D.C., she must first survive a tough match on “NXT” Deadline’s Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge against Laura Bice, Jordynne Grace, Kehlani Jordan, and WWE EVOLVE Women’s Champion Kendall Gray. Victory will not only grant Luka a win but also the chance to challenge Jaycee Jayne for the NXT Women’s Championship. It remains uncertain if Bayley’s presence at ringside is simply for scouting or if her role as a mentor will impact Luka’s performance.
In other news, the upcoming NXT Deadline event is playing a crucial role in shaping the Saturday Night Main Event card. WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes announced he will face the winner of the Ricky Saints vs. Oba Femi match for the NXT Championship on December 13th.
Fan Take: This development is exciting for WWE fans as it highlights the ongoing transition and opportunities for NXT talent to rise to the main roster spotlight. It signals a promising future for women’s wrestling, with veterans like Bayley actively supporting and challenging new talent to elevate the sport.
