Bayley (wrestler)

Bayley

Bayley in April 2014
Birth name Pamela Rose Martinez[1][2][3]
Born June 15, 1989[1]
San Jose, California, United States[4]
Resides Orlando, Florida, United States[5]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Bayley[1][6]
Davina Rose[1]
Billed height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[6]
Billed from San Jose, California[6]
Trained by Jason Styles[2][7]
Debut April 2008[2][7]

Pamela Rose Martinez (born June 15, 1989) is an American professional wrestler. She is currently signed with WWE under the ring name Bayley, where she performs in its developmental branch, NXT.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2008–2012)

Martinez had been attending shows by Big Time Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion in Northern California, since she was 11.[2][7] She started her professional wrestling career at the age of 18 in April 2008 by attending Big Time Wrestling's training classes by her head trainer Jason Styles,[2][7] which was one of the reasons why Martinez considered Big Time Wrestling as her home promotion.[2][7] She had her first match in September 2008.[7] On the American independent circuit, Martinez wrestled under the ring name "Davina Rose".[8] Rose wrestled for Big Time Wrestling from 2008 to 2012.[9][10] From 2011 to 2012, Rose branched out to wrestle for other promotions like NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and Shine Wrestling.[11][12][13]

Rose first met her mentor Serena in October 2010 when they teamed together for a tag team match.[2] When Rose made her debut for Shimmer Women Athletes in October 2011 at the tapings of Shimmer Volume 41–44; she became embroiled in Serena's feud with the Canadian Ninjas (Portia Perez and Nicole Matthews).[2][7] At the tapings, Rose lost all four matches wrestled including her debut match to Mercedes Martinez.[14] Rose continued to wrestle for Shimmer in 2012 and she received her first victory on Volume 48 as she teamed with Mia Yim to defeat Melanie Cruise and Mena Libra; on Volumes 51 and 52, Rose picked up her first two singles victories in Shimmer with wins over Cherry Bomb and Rhia O'Reilly.[15]

WWE

NXT (2012–present)

In December 2012, it was reported that Martinez had signed with WWE.[16] In late January 2013, Martinez made her debut for WWE's developmental territory, NXT, at a live event wrestling under a mask.[17] She then adopted the ring name Bayley and made her NXT television debut in a loss to Paige on the March 20 episode.[18] On June 12, Bayley adopted a new character of a doe-eyed fangirl, then lost to Alicia Fox in the first round of the NXT Women's Championship Tournament to crown the inaugural champion.[19][20] On August 21, Bayley challenged WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee to a title match and lost.[21]

On September 4, Bayley enjoyed her first win by teaming with Charlotte to defeat Alicia Fox and Aksana.[21] To Charlotte's annoyance, the BFFs (Beautiful Fierce Females, being Summer Rae and Sasha Banks) attempted to convince Bayley to join them.[22] However, on November 13, Charlotte attacked Bayley to cost them their match against the BFFs and promptly joined the BFFs instead.[23] Bayley then formed a brief alliance with Natalya, defeating Sasha Banks in both tag team and singles matches. On May 1, 2014, Bayley failed to advance in a tournament for the vacant NXT Women's Championship after losing to Banks in the first round.[24] On June 12, Bayley earned a pinfall over the new NXT Women's Champion Charlotte in a six-Diva tag team match.[25] On August 14, Bayley defeated Sasha Banks to become the number one contender to the NXT Women's Championship.[26] However, she was unsuccessful in capturing the title from Charlotte at NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way,[27] and in a rematch that took place on October 2.[28] After a loss to Sasha Banks on October 23, Bayley was attacked by her former friend Becky Lynch, who then allied herself with Banks. Later, Bayley formed an alliance with former rival Charlotte to feud with Banks and Lynch throughout the following several weeks.[29] On November 27, Bayley was attacked by Banks and Lynch, injuring her knee in the storyline.[30] She returned on January 21, 2015, saving Charlotte from an attack by Banks and Lynch before reluctantly attacking Charlotte herself.[31] At NXT TakeOver: Rival, Bayley competed in a Fatal 4-Way match for the NXT Women's Championship, however she failed to capture the title.[32]

In March, Bayley began an angle with Emma, which had Emma criticizing Bayley's niceness and stating that it had prevented her from winning the NXT Women's Championship.[33] Bayley was again confronted by Emma on the March 25 episode of NXT, where Bayley argued against Emma's statements, leading to Emma slapping Bayley in response.[34] On the following week's episode of NXT, Bayley defeated Emma.[35] On the April 29 episode of NXT, Bayley was defeated by Dana Brooke after a distraction by Emma.[36]

Personal life

Martinez cites Randy Savage, The Rock, The Hardy Boyz, Lita, Ivory, Victoria, and Triple H as her influences in wrestling.[37]

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Bayley's profile". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Davina Rose: the Dirty Dirty Sheets interview". Dirty Dirty Sheets. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ Namako, Jason. "Recent WWE signee gets new ring name in NXT". Wrestleview. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Davina Rose". The Online World of Wrestling.
  5. ↑ "Bayley – Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on March 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Bayley". WWE. Archived from the original on March 19, 2014. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Krupár, Robert. "Exclusive interview with Davina Rose !". Art of Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Places where Davina Rose wrestled". WrestlingData. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Big Time Wrestling – 2008 results". Big Time Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Big Time Wrestling – 2012 results". Big Time Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  11. ↑ "April 10 Taping Info – CARD UPDATED". Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014. Willie Mack will oppose Austin Aries! ... The debuting Davina Rose
  12. ↑ "NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood #31". WrestlingData. Retrieved March 20, 2014. Saturday, 2011/04/16 ... Austin Aries defeated Willie Mack ... Buggy and Davina Rose defeated Allison Danger and Candice LeRae
  13. ↑ "SHINE 4 results". Shine Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Shimmer Volume 1–44 results". Shine Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  15. ↑ "SHIMMER matches wrestled by Bayley". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Two new WWE signings". PWInsider. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Davina Rose debuts at NXT live event". Diva Dirt. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  18. ↑ James, Justin. "James's WWE NXT report 3/20: Ohno break-out moment with Regal, big issues reach boiling-point, Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
  19. ↑ James, Justin. "James's WWE NXT report 6/12: Bo Dallas captures NXT Title from Big E., outstanding Generico vs. Cesaro match, Women's Title tournament continues, Wyatts". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
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  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 James, Justin. "James's WWE NXT results 8/21 & 8/28 & 9/4: Cesaro vs. Sami Zayn MOTY contender, A.J. Lee title defense, Summer Rae, Swagger, new feuds & developments". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  22. ↑ James, Justin. "James WWE NXT results 11/6 – Week 71: Luke Harper Week continues with Harper vs. Ohno/Hero, NXT tag champs in action, Summer Rae, more, Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  23. ↑ James, Justin. "James WWE NXT results 11/13 – Week 72: Must-see 2/3 Falls main event, Flair's daughter turns, Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  24. ↑ James, Justin (May 1, 2014). "James' WWE NXT Report 5/1". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  25. ↑ James, Justin (June 12, 2014). "James' WWE NXT Report 6/12". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  26. ↑ James, Justin (August 14, 2014). "James' WWE NXT Report 8/14". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  27. ↑ James, Justin (September 11, 2014). "James' WWE NXT "TakeOver Fatal4Way" Report 9/11". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  28. ↑ James, Justin (October 2, 2014). "James' WWE NXT Results 10/2". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  29. ↑ Melok, Bobby. (October 23, 2014). "WWE NXT results – Oct. 23, 2014: Neville defends NXT Title against Titus, Bayley betrayed by Becky Lynch". WWE. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  30. ↑ James, Justin (November 27, 2014). "James' WWE NXT Report 11/27". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  31. ↑ Namako, Jason (January 26, 2015). "WWE NXT results – 1/21/15". WrestleView. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  32. ↑ James, Justin (February 11, 2015). "James' WWE NXT TakeOver Report 2/11: Zayn vs. Owens NXT Title match, Women's Title semi-main event, Neville vs. Balor, Itaml; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  33. ↑ James, Justin (March 4, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/4 - Week 142: Sasha vs. Charlotte for Women's Title, Crowe's in-ring debut, Alex Riley fires up, message from Sami Zayn, more; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  34. ↑ James, Justin (March 24, 2015). "JAMES' WWE NXT REPORT 3/25 - Week 145: Owens vs. Balor for NXT Title, Sasha Banks defends Women's Title; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  35. ↑ James, Justin (April 1, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/1 - Week 146: Itami vs. Breeze 2/3 Falls match, NXT tag champs in action, Zayn big return promo; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  36. ↑ James, Justin (April 29, 2015). "JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/29 - Week 159: Owens & Zayn set up big NXT Title match, Riley vs. Zayn main event, focus on women's division, more; Overall Reax". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  37. ↑ Saxton, Byron (October 10, 2013). "NXT 10-Count: Bayley". WWE. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Namako, Jason. "WWE NXT results – 1/29/14 (contract signing)". WrestleView. Retrieved February 2, 2014. Bayley comes back and hits the Belly to Bayley for the win. Winner: Bayley by pinfall (Belly to Bayley)
  39. ↑ Witner, Emerson. "WWE NXT TV Report: JBL! Tag Team Turmoil! Ricardo Rodriguez under a mask!". Wrestling Observer. Retrieved February 2, 2014. Bayley almost got the pin with the Hugging Belly to Belly Suplex, which Alex Riley apparently has named the Hug-plex.
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Howell, Nolan. "NXT: Ascension, Hunico & Camacho go for a whirl in tornado match". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved February 2, 2014. ... and a back elbow from the top get Bayley another nearfall ... the Hugplex connects. Winner by pinfall: Bayley
  41. ↑ Witner, Emerson. "WWE NXT TV Report: JBL! Tag Team Turmoil! Ricardo Rodriguez under a mask!". Wrestling Observer. Retrieved February 2, 2014. Bayley almost got the pin with the Hugging Belly to Belly Suplex, which Alex Riley apparently has named the Hug-plex.
  42. ↑ Namako, Jason. "10/28 SHIMMER Volume 51 Results: Berwyn, Illinois". WrestleView. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  43. ↑ http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/43413-wwe-nxt-results-8-22-13-cesaro-vs-zayn
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/41438-wwe-nxt-results-5-9-13-wyatt
  45. ↑ http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/42035-wwe-nxt-results-6-13-13-big-e-dallas-nxt-title
  46. ↑ http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/42721-wwe-nxt-results-7-18-13-neville-graves-vs-wyatt-family
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  50. ↑ Carse, Ryan (July 11, 2014). "Piledriver Wrestling/OSW Review – NXT Preview:(07/10): Kidd & Gabriel vs. Zayn & Neville". Bayley starts things off aggressively, hurling Summer’s head like a rag doll into the turnbuckles across the ring, before following it up with a nice springboard arm drag
  51. ↑ Calloway, Bobby (October 3, 2014). "WWE Divas, October 2nd NXT Results – Bayley & Charlotte Do It With Flair". Bayley however elbows Charlotte in the face and connects with a diving arm drag off the second rope
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