Bayley Pens A Sweet Farewell Letter To NXT
in a heartfelt Instagram post. Dear #WWENXT,...It's time for me to step away and for the new crop [...]
The long wait for Bayley's call-up to the main roster was finally paid off this past Monday night when she debuted to a packed house on Monday Night Raw.
As Charlotte celebrated her victory over Sasha Banks at SummerSlam, General Manager Mick Foley broke the news that the red brand had signed the hottest free agent from NXT, introducing the last of the four horsewomen to the raucous crowd.
As excited as she is to start the second part of her WWE career, Bayley took a moment to express her gratitude to all the people who helped her realize her dream in NXT (formerly known as FCW) in a heartfelt Instagram post.
Dear #WWENXT,
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) August 25, 2016
...It's time for me to step away and for the new crop of women to step up.https://t.co/bWf9Pukyxg 💜 https://t.co/uYSu3L2Tpc
"Today I went into the Performance Center and had to clean out my locker. After almost 4 years with NXT, it's time for me to step away and the new crop of women to step up. I am so confident in the division and know we will see it be taken to newer heights. I've seen FCW shows grow from 12 people in the crowd to NXT payperviews with 15,000 in Brooklyn. NXT is my life, it's everything I am, everything I've ever wanted in wrestling. The roster, the coaches, our bosses, our fans. All of it is everything I've ever wanted. I couldn't have dreamt up a better journey, and I couldn't have asked for better support and love that all of you have embraced me with. I love this industry with all of my heart but I mean this when I say it, I would not be able to do the things I've done without you guys."
"You fans match our passion. With everything we give you in the ring, you give us right back as fans. And that's what makes NXT special, and that's what I'll miss most. I'll miss my NXT family backstage, I'll miss those once in a lifetime moments like doing Finn Balors entrance or teaming with Shinsuke Nakamura or standing in the ring for 10 minutes as you guys sing a song, and I'll miss the proud feeling of being a part of it all. But I know it will continue. And I will never stop chasing that feeling. I am beyond excited to bring everything you all taught me, to WWE. Thank you for the memories, and as always, WE are NXT."
It's statements like these that endear Bayley to fans around the world, and one of the reasons that many compare her to John Cena. It's a big loss for NXT, but there is more than enough talent on their roster to compensate. As for the main roster, it will only benefit from her presence going forward.
