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Rumor Roundup (Sept. 9, 2026): Bayley situation, WWE & Disney, Johnny Gargano plans, more!

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What happened?

The Sept. 9 rumor roundup centers on uncertainty around Bayley’s WWE status after her return to Monday Night Raw. Reports cited in the article conflict on whether she has signed a new WWE deal, while Fightful says AEW had hoped to at least make a play for her. The headline also references WWE and Disney and Johnny Gargano plans, but the provided text does not give details on those items.

Key Takeaways

Bayley returned to WWE television on Raw, but her contract situation remains unclear.
Dave Meltzer reportedly said Bayley had signed a new WWE deal, while PW Insider disputed that.
Fightful reported AEW may not have firm information on Bayley’s status but had hoped to pursue her.
Bayley’s friendship with Mercedes Moné has fueled speculation about a possible AEW connection.
Nothing in the provided text confirms Bayley has re-signed or is leaving WWE.

AI Timeline

Before Raw

Bayley’s WWE status was unclear, with some expecting a TV return would indicate a new deal.

Raw return

Bayley appeared on Monday Night Raw, which was expected to clarify her situation.

Conflicting reports

Dave Meltzer said Bayley had signed a new deal, while PW Insider said that was not the case.

Fightful follow-up

Fightful said AEW did not necessarily have that information and had high hopes of making a play for Bayley.

Current status

The article says there is still no definitive answer, so fans are left watching Bayley on WWE television for now.

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Rumor Roundup (Sept. 9, 2026): Bayley situation, WWE & Disney, Johnny Gargano plans, more!

Cageside Seats • WWE

We made it to another Hump Day. Your reward? More rumors, of course. Lead Rumor: Bayley’s situation Bayley returning to WWE television on Monday Night Raw this week was supposed to clear up all the confusion regarding her status with the company. The expectation was if she came back at all, it would likely be because she had signed a new deal. Then, Dave Meltzer outright said that was the case before PW Insider chimed in to say it wasn’t. She has unless she hasn’t, and all that. Fightful has chimed in to say “AEW doesn’t necessarily have that information yet (about Bayley likely re-signing with WWE), and they definitely had high hopes that they would at least be able to make a play for Bayley.” AEW, of course, is where her good friend Mercedes Mone is plying her craft, and they did plenty of teasing for the duo reuniting there. Unfortunately, we don’t seem to be any closer to definitive answers either which way. For now, we’ll just have to enjoy Bayley on WWE television. That doesn’t s

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