Bayley: At Backlash I’m Going To Be In The Ring With Two Women I Respect

Bayley comments on her upcoming title defense.

Bayley comments on the events of Friday’s SmackDown.

On the show, during a number one contenders match between Tiffany Stratton and Naomi, Nia Jax would attack Bayley, who was on commentary for the matchup before also attacking Naomi and causing a no contest. In the aftermath, Stratton would hit Naomi and Bayley with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever and stand tall.

While speaking on the SmackDown LowDown, Bayley asked how she was feeling after an attack at the hands of Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax on Friday’s show.

“I am feeling not so good, a little rough, a little sore, a little freaking mad, to be honest, and I’m so annoyed. I’m quickly reminded who Nia Jax is. the irresistible force, the competitor she is, the person she is. I’m quickly reminded what it’s like to be a champion. You always got a target on your back. I should know that. I should have eyes in the back of my head because I know sneaky Nia Jax. I know this sneaky roster. I know that people would do anything to get to this. I’d do anything for this. It’s a little bit humbling, to be honest. I’m humbled. I’m hurt, but I’m humbled.”

Bayley was then asked about how she felt about her upcoming title defense at Backlash next weekend, with Bayley remarking she is excited to face off with two women she respects.

“I’m excited, now I finally get my first title defense unless Nia wants to ruin that just like Tiffany ruined it last week. I need to calm down. Naomi’s my friend. I’m excited to share the ring with her. Tiffany, I actually would have done the same thing. She made a statement. She made a bold statement coming after me. She made a bold statement attacking me and Naomi last week and she made a bold statement tonight. She made a bold statement on SmackDown that this is what she wants and where else are you gonna go if you’re not shooting for the top, right? I can respect that. I respect that. I’m gonna be in the ring with two women that I respect. Look at that. What a great night it’s gonna be, huh? I’m feeling a little crazy. It’s not your fault. I need a cool off and if you see Nia, Tell her we’re not done yet, alright?”

Elsewhere on the SmackDown LowDown, Carmelo Hayes noted that he is destined for greatness. You can read more about that here.

For the full results from Friday’s edition of SmackDown, you can find them here.

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