WWE Royal Rumble 2017: 3 Reasons Bayley Should Defeat Charlotte

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2. A Title Reign Can Test Bayley’s Ability to Handle the Big Time

Don’t be confused by the headline. Bayley has performed on some incredibly big stages as mentioned earlier. Multiple NXT TakeOver performances and an impressive reign as NXT Women’s Champion proved that Bayley is no slouch when it comes to carrying a brand and being an effective champion. But the main roster is a different story. The fans are different, the environments are different, and the pressure is different. So if Bayley really is destined to be the John Cena of the Women’s division, now is the perfect time to put her to the test.

Mania season is WWE’s busiest time of year. The action and storylines pick up considerably across the board, as do the importance of the PPVs. That makes this the perfect time to see if Bayley can be a Cena-level star. If she can handle being champion during the most pivotal time of the year for WWE, then she can handle anything. Putting her right in the middle of the Women’s division and keeping her there is a perfect way to essentially do a trial by fire.

There’s no reason to expect Bayley to flounder in this position. While the main roster is absolutely different than NXT, she’s already shown she’s capable of succeeding at this level. It’s just a matter of proving she can be the anchor of the Women’s division for months at a time. This is the perfect opportunity for Bayley to prove to everybody that she’s ready to be the new face that runs the place. All she needs is a chance.