Lyra Valkyria turned on Bayley after their team lost a WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match on Monday night’s episode of Raw at the O2 Arena.
Paige and Brie Bella retained the titles when Paige pinned Valkyria. After the match, Bayley tried to console her partner. Valkyria shoved Bayley into the ropes and attacked her with strikes and her Nightwing finisher. Officials had to pull Valkyria away.
The attack ended the short lived partnership between Valkyria and Bayley. Valkyria wore new all black gear during the match, which stood out from her usual look.
Wrestling observers noted that the turn followed weeks of tension and missed opportunities for the team. Bayley has often worked with younger wrestlers in recent storylines. The move gives Raw another heel in the women’s division while opening a possible singles feud.
The incident sets up new matches and angles heading into upcoming events.