Bayley is undeniably a cornerstone of modern professional wrestling. As the first-ever women’s Grand Slam Champion, a Royal Rumble winner, and a main eventer at WrestleMania, her resume stacks up against the absolute greatest in WWE history. However, despite over a decade of continuous success at the top of the card, the veteran superstar recently admitted that achieving everything doesn’t necessarily equate to personal fulfillment.
“Sometimes It’s Hard to Feel Purposeful”
During a remarkably honest appearance on the “No-Contest Wrestling” podcast, recorded live from the WWE 2K26 Creator Fest, the beloved superstar opened up about the mental toll of the business. Bayley shared a rare, vulnerable look into her current mindset, acknowledging that the lack of creative control can sometimes leave her feeling disconnected from her work in the ring.
“I’ve been in WWE for 13 years now and I’ve done so much, but I feel like I still have so much more to do,” Bayley confessed to the hosts. She detailed how the demanding nature of the WWE machine can sometimes strip away the passion that originally brought her to the dance.
“I don’t write the shows. I don’t put myself in these matches. Sometimes it’s hard to feel purposeful… I kind of feel like I’m just here stealing money,” she admitted. This candid reflection highlights the ongoing struggle many veteran performers face when trying to find fresh motivation and creative fulfillment after conquering every available milestone within the constraints of a heavily scripted television product.