Pamela Rose Martinez, a.k.a. Bayley, made a glorious debut on WWE Battlefield as the surprise tag-team partner of WWE women’s champ Sasha Banks.
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Fans had been anxiously anticipating the debut of Bayley, who made a name for herself in NXT, WWE’s development organization.
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Through sheer determination and an empowering persona, Bayley has connected with an extremely loving and loyal fanbase — especially young girls.
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Basically, Bayley is everyone’s bae.
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Fans love her as much as they love her catchphrase: “I’m a hugger.”
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Even her rivals and peers have the utmost respect for her.
Congrats to @itsBayleyWWE the most deserving and best female wrestler in the bizz. Couldn't be happier for her ❤️
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) July 25, 2016
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Literal tears watching @itsBayleyWWE debut tonight! No-one more deserving of their dream come true! ❤✨️ #WWEBattleground
— Deonna Purrazzo (@DeonnaPurrazzo) July 25, 2016
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A lifelong fan of the sport, Pamela Rose Martinez always flirted with the idea of wrestling.
#throwbackthursday 2002 @bigtimewrestlingca "Baggy red pants like Lita" and my Hardy Boyz necklace.
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Finally in 2008, Martinez joined Big Time Wrestling as Davina Rose. She was barely 18 years old.
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She spent years cutting her teeth in Big Time, hoping to one day make it to the WWE.
By late 2012, Bayley was called up to NXT, a developmental league where female wrestlers hone their skills before making the jump to the WWE.
NEXT WEEK: @ItsBayleyWWE takes on @NiaJaxWWE on @WWENXT on @WWENetwork pic.twitter.com/GLReDYojxc
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) July 14, 2016
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Her undeniable talent took her all the way to the NXT championship, which she won from… Sasha Banks.
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She eventually lost the title, but the loss has only strengthened her dedication to professional wrestling and its fans.
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It’s this dedication that made Bayley the perfect teammate for Sasha Banks at WWE Battleground.
THERE'S A HUG! What a win for @itsBayleyWWE and @SashaBanksWWE… #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/EjE7wZ9URH
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2016
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When Bayley entered the arena at WWE’s Battleground, the audience lost its mind.
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Sasha Banks, who is now the WWE women’s champ, and Bayley put their past rivalry aside to bring home the victory.
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When asked about how she felt about her performance, Bayley’s excitement was palpable, saying, “I have no words. It was magical.”
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Her skills in the ring have made her a powerhouse in NXT, and before long, Bayley will challenge for a WWE title.
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It’s only a matter of time.
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