The WWE Universe just got hit with a major curveball, and it's all thanks to a cryptic social media post. Mercedes Moné dropped a hint that's got everyone buzzing about Bayley's future, just after Bayley and Lyra Valkyria set up a match for Saturday Night's Main Event in Madison Square Garden. Moné's post wasn't subtle, and it immediately sparked speculation about a potential jump to AEW for the veteran star. This whole situation is definitely worth keeping an eye on as things develop.
Bayley's Contract Chaos Is Next Level
Seriously, this is getting wild. Bayley has poured 14 years into WWE, a decade of that as a main roster staple in the women's division. Then, two weeks before that cryptic GIF, Moné stoked the fire even more by sharing an image on her Instagram Story. It teased a bout with Bayley, using her previous ring name Davina Rose, for AEW's annual WrestleDream event in October. But here's the kicker: Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, reported via Yash Mittal of 411Mania.com, that the belief is Bayley is actually locked into her WWE contract through the end of 2026. If that 2026 contract holds up, then a WrestleDream match this October is basically impossible. So, what's Moné playing at? It could just be a literal dream, her wishing to wrestle Bayley again after their unforgettable rivalry back in NXT and WWE. But come on, is it ever "just a dream" in this business? This whole situation hands Bayley some serious leverage for a lucrative new contract, no doubt. AEW would absolutely be interested in signing her, not only because of the Moné connection but because Bayley is a respected locker room leader, vital for developing young stars moving up from NXT. WWE would be absolutely crazy to let her go to a competitor. While there's no official word that Bayley is actually leaving, it feels unlikely Moné would be out here doing this without at least some idea of what her friend is up to. The tension is real.Ethan Page Got Rock-Solid Advice That Changed Everything
Meanwhile, let's talk about Ethan Page. His WWE career kicked off in 2024 with his NXT debut, but it was an interaction with The Rock in early 2025 that really set his path. Page, on "Insight with Chris Van Vliet" as reported by Roseanne Raphael of F4WOnline.com, shared an incredible story. Before The Rock’s appearance on NXT New Year's Evil in January 2025, Page had a suggestion for how to handle something. He literally put his hand up "like I was in school" and made his suggestion, which was accepted. After the interview, The Rock pulled him aside and dropped some serious wisdom: "'Hey, don't ever second guess yourself ever again.' He's like 'If you think it and if you feel it, say it. Worst is we say no.'" Page says he's taken that advice with him through the rest of his WWE career, and it's definitely helped him. Talk about a mentor! Page and The Rock even had a brief backstage segment on the show where Page bragged about injuring rivals, only for the Brahma Bull to warn him about painful payback. After spending all of 2025 in NXT, Page got his main-roster call-up after WrestleMania. He's already challenged Penta for the intercontinental title and recently teamed up with Rusev to defeat Chad Gable and Dragon Lee on the July 6 episode of Raw. That advice paid off big time.Bryan Danielson's AEW Sideline Continues
Over in AEW, Bryan Danielson's status is still a bit of a head-scratcher. He spent a short stint last fall as a full-time member of the commentary team. But since then, Fightful, via Jake Skudder of F4WOnline.com, reported he hasn't been featured much lately, even though he remains under contract with the promotion. You gotta wonder what's next for the American Dragon. What's next for these stories? Will WWE make an official announcement about Bayley's contract, or will this "will she, won't she" drama drag on? Can Ethan Page keep riding this wave of momentum after getting a personal pep talk from The Rock himself? And seriously, when are we going to see Bryan Danielson back in the ring full time and tearing it up like we know he can? We'll be watching!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.