This Latina Wrestler Just Made Her WWE Debut And She’s Already A Star
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.
Credit: WWEFans 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
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
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.
A photo posted by Bayley (@itsmebayley) on
#throwbackthursday 2002 @bigtimewrestlingca "Baggy red pants like Lita" and my Hardy Boyz necklace.
A photo posted by Bayley (@itsmebayley) on
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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.
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
Her undeniable talent took her all the way to the NXT championship, which she won from… Sasha Banks.
Credit: ItsmeBayley / Instagram
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
THERE'S A HUG! What a win for @itsBayleyWWE and @SashaBanksWWE… #WWEBattleground pic.twitter.com/EjE7wZ9URH
— WWE (@WWE) July 25, 2016
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.
When asked about how she felt about her performance, Bayley’s excitement was palpable, saying, “I have no words. It was magical.”
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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