Rumor Roundup (Aug. 25, 2026): Bayley’s status, Drew McIntyre return, WWE/Netflix relationship, more!

CARDIFF, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This image was taken using a star filter) Bayley enters the ring during WWE Live Event at Utilita Arena Cardiff on June 20, 2026 in Cardiff, England. (Photo by Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images The week goes on, as do the rumors. Lead Rumor: Bayley’s status We still don’t know what the future holds for Bayley but speculation is ramping up that it’s looking more and more likely she’s going to be sticking around WWE. She was mentioned multiple times on Monday Night Raw last week, then mentioned on television again this week, and is actively working social media angles with the likes of Blake Monroe. Dave Meltzer speculated in The Daily Update that “it would certainly seem like Bayley is not leaving WWE.” PW Insider, meanwhile, brings word she was backstage at TNA’s Lockdown event. She was apparently there to support Elayna Black. Again, we can’t say for sure what her status is yet but signs are pointing to what was alw