Former WWE Champion CM Punk recently praised Bayley, calling her “my hero” for her busy schedule. Over the past week, Bayley has worked hard and proved why she is one of WWE’s most dedicated stars on the roster.
Her tough week started on WWE RAW in Nashville, where she defeated Lyra Valkyria to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match. The next night, she wrestled Cora Jade on NXT in Orlando. However, Roxanne Perez, dressed in her old Hugger outfit, distracted Bayley, causing her to lose.
Bayley didn’t stop there. On Friday, she participated in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Oakland, California. Over the weekend, she stepped into the ring for the highly anticipated WWE NXT Women’s Championship Fatal Four-Way Match.
At WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2025, Bayley faced Giulia, Cora Jade, and Roxanne Perez in the main event. She gave an amazing performance but couldn’t win, as Giulia pinned Roxanne Perez to retain her title. Seeing Bayley’s hard work, CM Punk showed his respect and called her “My Hero” for her dedication.
How Bayley’s dedication to WWE earned CM Punk’s respect
After Bayley’s incredible hard work over the past week, CM Punk took to his Instagram Story to acknowledge her efforts. He reposted a picture of Bayley arriving at WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2025 and shared a heartfelt message.
He wrote, “I want to spotlight this lady today. Tore it up Monday on raw in Nashville, flew to Orlando and crushed it Tuesday on NXT. Is in the nba celebrity all star game Friday, then flies all the way across the country to DC and will main event tonight’s NXT show. Inspirational. Fuelled by coffee. In love with the grind. I see you. Role model. My Hero.”
CM Punk actively supports the women’s division and regularly highlights its stars. He spends time backstage at NXT, offering guidance and helping talent grow.
