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2024’s here, and with it came the stunning switch within the realm of WWE. Legendary WWE commentator Michael Cole will be leaving SmackDown to be a RAW exclusive commentator, after being a major part of both brands for a long time. Former WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bayley/] was one of the first stars to react to this news and decided to let Cole know that she would not miss him. BAYLEY LAYS BARE HER FEELINGS ON MICHAEL COLE’S DEPARTURE Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, the 34-year-old decided to reveal her feelings on the departure of the noted commentator. Deciding not to sugarcoat words, she simply wrote, “We will not miss you @michaelcole . #SmackDown” With Cole gone, it is time for Cory Graves and Kevin Patrick to take the lead in the booth. While it is still unsure how long the change is going to last, fans will miss the legendary voice of the 55-year-old veteran, but Bayley, who has an on-screen rivalry with Cole, won’t be one of them. But why the switch up? Well, this isn’t the first time that Cole has been part of such a shuffle. But what would the new commentary team look like? Let’s dive in to find out. WHY THE SHUFFLE AND WHAT NOW? Michael Cole started his career as a backstage interviewer for RAW back in 1997 before being made the commentator for the Red brand. And when SmackDown debuted in 1999, Cole became its first commentator. However, in August, WWE announced that they would be having a two-man booth for RAW and a three-man booth for SmackDown. Current Star With a Former Women’s Champion’s Name [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-michael-cole-makes-a-botch-on-wwe-tv-by-mistakenly-referring-to-a-current-star-with-a-former-womens-champions-name-raw-results/] This move made Cole a commentator for both shows and gave Corey Greaves and Kevin Patrick a chance to hone themselves further by working alongside the very best. However, the total duration of the change was not mentioned. And now, as we all know, the WWE has decided to make the shuffle again, and now the 55-year-old will only be seen alongside Wade Barett. With Michael Cole being an integral part of the Blue brand for so many years, SmackDown fans are surely going to miss his welcoming voice and enthusiastic commentary. Do you agree with Bayley’s opinion? Would you miss Cole as the voice of SmackDown? Let us know in the comments. Watch This Story – 5 Deserving WWE Stars Who Never Main Evented WrestleMania [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-5-deserving-wwe-stars-who-never-main-evented-wrestlemania/] 

Former SmackDown champion Bayley recently took to X to share her not-so-pleasant thoughts toward SmackDown veteran leaving the blue brand.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Bayley: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Husband, and More</h2>
If they ever mention a list of Superstars that revolutionized WWE's Women's Division, the name 'Bayley' aka Pamela Rose Martinez will be right there at the top. The Golden Role Model has been a standout performer for WWE and is a key figure behind the company's explosive viewership. At a young age, Bayley has already become one of the greatest Superstars to have ever graced the Women's Division. She has a great set of accomplishments to back up that statement.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s early life</b></h2>
Pamela Rose Martinez was born on June 15, 1989, in Newark, California to Thomas Martinez and Annmarie Martinez. Bayley was introduced to the wrestling world right from her childhood as her father Thomas worked as a professional wrestler in independent circuits with the ring name Speedy. Her mother Annmarie was also a part of the same industry as a ring announcer for Big Time Wrestling and a ticket salesperson. Bayley has three siblings, two elder sisters, and a younger brother.

[caption id="attachment_2187485" align="aligncenter" width="1067"]<img class="wp-image-2187485 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/bayley-imago.jpg" alt="Bayley" width="1067" height="1600" /> Image credits: Imago[/caption]

Speaking of her education, Pamela studied at Independence High School and was a standout student at her high school because of her interest in sports like basketball and track &amp; field.
<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s husband and children</b></h2>
<p dir="ltr">Bayley's personal life made headlines in the early 2010s when he announced her engagement with fellow professional wrestler Aaron Solo. The couple met each other in 2010 but in February 2021 they called off their engagement. Since then, the wrestler is said to be enjoying her bachelor life.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s net worth 2024</b></h2>
As per MSN, Bayley's net worth is believed to be $2 million. She earns this through her work in WWE every year and rising influence in the professional wrestling world. She churns out a salary of $350,000 every year because of her association with the company.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s career timeline</b></h2>
Bayley started off her wrestling career by watching and attending live wrestling events from minor promotions. After learning a bit of the inside, and the technique from a viewer's perspective, she decided to pursue the sport. At 18, she joined Big Time Wrestling, which she often regards as her home promotion. From there, she worked her way up. Bayley wrestled for four years (2008 to 2012) in Big Time Wrestling before spreading out to CWFH, Pro Wrestling Destination, and Shine Wrestling.

In 2012, Bayley officially made her way into WWE by joining NXT. She went through the development center and initially worked as a masked character known as Luchadora. In 2013, she officially made her in-ring debut working with Charlotte Flair and Paige to defeat Audrey Marie, Emma, and Summer Rae in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match. Bayley and her partner would all go on to be defining WWE Women's Champions.

[caption id="attachment_2187479" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2187479 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Bayley-Charlotte.png" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" /> Image credits: Imago[/caption]

She had an array of matches after that. Establishing herself as a regular in NXT, she competed against notable opponents like Alicia Fox, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/becky-lynch">Becky Lynch</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charlotte-flair">Charlotte Flair</a>, and ultimately her greatest opponent, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sasha-banks">Sasha Banks.</a> 3 years after joining NXT, she finally made her way to the brand's big title. After ending a long feud with Emma with a victory, the Superstar announced she had her sights on the title that was around Sasha Banks' waist at the time.

Overcoming the large hurdles in Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch, Bayley got her shot. She went on to beat Sasha Banks in a memorable match at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn to win her first-ever WWE Title. Bayley went on to defend the title in an epic 60-minute Iron Man Match where she managed to beat Banks in a close encounter, securing a 3-2 win over the boss 3 seconds before the time was up.

She then defended her title successfully against Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, Carmella, and Eva Marie- three of whom became future WWE Women's Champions. The Champion met her match in Asuka, who proved to be the better wrestler on multiple occasions. Bayley finally lost her title over 200 days after winning it. She failed to regain the title in a rematch that would become her final match in the brand.

Bayley made her main roster debut on July 4, 2016, at the PPV Battleground, as Sasha Banks's mystery partner. She then went on to be named as an official member of the Raw roster the following year by then-General Manager Mick Foley. Bayley hit the ground running with successful feuds against Dana Brooke and Charlotte. After defeating Nia Jax, she became the number one contender for the Raw Women's Championship which was firmly in the hands of a dominant Charlotte Flair.

Bayley failed to overthrow The Queen on two major PPVs, being sent back empty-handed at Clash of Champions and Royal Rumble. She managed to overcome these setbacks and won the Raw Women's Championship on the February 13 episode of Raw, with a little help from Sasha Banks. The wrestler handed Charlotte Flair her first-ever PPV loss at Fastlane by retaining her hard-won title. 76 days into her reign, she lost the gold to a determined Alexa Bliss, who successfully defended her title after that. Bayley never regained the Championship despite various attempts at it.

Following her draft to the SmackDown brand, Bayley found herself struggling in the pecking order. However, she quickly caught up and managed to solider through the top of the ladder and unhook the Money In the Bank briefcase. Bayley has always been seen as an opportunist, and she wasted no time at all. The same night, she cashed in her briefcase to defeat a weary Charlotte Flair and win the SmackDown Women's Championship.

The new champion then went on to a feud with Alexa Bliss, who was determined to steal away the title. Bayley managed to fend off Bliss as well as her partner Nikki Cross. However, Charlotte came calling again and Bayley was forced to feud with The Queen, who had been her rival for a long time. Bayley sent Flair packing at Clash of Champions 2019 but was dethroned at Hell in a Cell, losing to her arch-nemesis.

After this bitter defeat, Bayley became a full-on heel for the first time in her career. This saw her completely change the persona from the fun-loving, kid-hugging Superstar, to a more self-centered, devious one that did anything to win. Bayley challenged Flair to a rematch and debuted her changed person. She went on to win back the SmackDown Women's Championship from Charlotte in a roll-up victory. This marked the beginning of a career-defining era for Bayley.

Making the best of her heel role, Bayley teamed up with Sasha Banks, who shockingly also turned heel. The two formed an explosive team and became the faces of the WWE Women's division. Through her reign as SmackDown Women's Champion, Bayley also won the Women's Tag Team Championship with Banks with a victory over Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross.

While Bayley defended her title flawlessly, Banks didn't have the same luck. It became obvious that the weight pusher in the team was Sasha, and Bayley was not chipping in much. Soon, the friendship got bitter, and Sasha Banks deliberately sabotaged a Championship match, causing the duo to lose the Women's Tag Team Championship to Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax.

Following a failed attempt at regaining the title, Bayley attacked her former friend and brutalized Banks. She found no use of her partner anymore and saw it best to leave her behind. Coming back with a vengeance, Banks challenged Bayley to a showdown at Hell in a Cell. The rivalry was at its peak and the two bagged a huge viewership for weeks. There were over 2 million viewers for their segments on SmackDown.

[caption id="attachment_1806857" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1806857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Bayley-Bianca-Belair-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> Image Credits: Imago[/caption]

After a bitter match, Bayley lost her title to Banks by tapping out to the Bank Statement. She failed to regain the title in a rematch and continues to feud with her best friend turned arch-rival. However, Bayley turned her attention to the newly crowned WWE SmackDown Women's champion Bianca Belair. The two female athletes went on to fight each other on several occasions where the EST of WWE got the better of Bayley. Bayley and Bianca were supposed to fight at the Money In the Bank PPV in 2021 for the SmackDown Women's Championship. However, Bayley, unfortunately, tore her ACL while training at the WWE Performance Center for her match against Belair.

The injury did not hamper the professional wrestler's spirits and she has now earned a Women's Championship match at WrestlerMania40 by defeating 29 other Superstars to win the 2024 women's Royal Rumble.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s contracts</b></h2>
Bayley is currently signed with WWE and takes home a salary of $350,000 every year.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s career stats</b></h2>
In her wrestling career of over a decade, Bayley has featured in a total of 1025 matches, winning 684 games and losing 328 matches to earn a winning and losing percentage of 66.7 and 32 respectively. Only 13 matches in her wrestling career ended in a draw.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s records</b></h2>
Bayley was the winner of the Royal Rumble 2024 and also a 3 time Women's champion in the WWE. She would now be participating in the WrestlerMania40 and might win another Women's Championship title.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
Throughout her wrestling career, Bayley has earned many achievements and awards including:
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 	<li>1 WWE Raw Women's Championship</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>2 WWE SmackDown Women's Championship</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>2 WWE Women's Tag Team Championship (with Sasha Banks)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>1 NXT Women's Championship</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>WWE Royal Rumble Winner (2024)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>WWE Money in the Bank Winner (2019 - Women's)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>WWE Year-End Award - Social Media Superstar of the Year (2020)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>WWE Year-End Award - Double-Cross of the Year (2020 - on Sasha Banks)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>NXT Year-End Award - Female Competitor of the Year (2015)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>NXT Year-End Award - Match of the Year (2015 - vs. Sasha Banks, at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>WWE Bumpy Award - Tag Team of the Half-Year (2020 – with Sasha Banks)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>WWE Bumpy Award - Social Superstar of the Half-Year (2021)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>WWE Women's Grand Slam Champion</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>WWE Women's Triple Crown Champion</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>PWI Tag Team of the Year (2020 - with Sasha Banks)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>PWI Match of the Year (2015 - vs. Sasha Banks, 30-minute Iron Woman Match at NXT TakeOver: Respect)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>PWI Feud of the Year (2020 - vs. Sasha Banks)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>PWI Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2015, 2016)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>1° in PWI Women's 100 (2020)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li>3° in PWI Tag Team 50 (2020 - with Sasha Banks)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>WON Most Improved (2015)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li>WON Women's Wrestling MVP (2020)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s charity and foundation</b></h2>
As Raw Women's Champion, Bayley visited the Florida Hospital for Children to cheer up their day. Last year, the wrestler also auctioned her ring gear on eBay to help the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation which has been taking care of animals affected by the fires in Maui. Moreover, she also did an Instagram Live charity event for Family Giving Tree in December 2022 in collaboration with other wrestlers including Sasha Banks.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s car collection</b></h2>
Bayley is the owner of a Lamborghini Huracan worth $210,000, a Dodge Challenger SRT worth $73,000, a Ford Mustang GT worth  $31,000, and a Cadillac Escalade worth  $88,000
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Bayley’s social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="height: 36px;width: 15.8763%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="height: 36px;width: 94.433%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsmebayley/?hl=en"><b>https://www.instagram.com/itsmebayley/?hl=en</b></a></td>
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<td style="height: 26px;width: 15.8763%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="height: 26px;width: 94.433%"><a href="https://twitter.com/itsbayleywwe?lang=en"><b>https://twitter.com/itsbayleywwe?lang=en</b></a></td>
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<td><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Pamela Rose Martinez</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Bayley</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">June 15, 1989</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td>Newark, California</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">34</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5ft 6inch</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">54 kg</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Thomas Martinez and Annmarie Martinez</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brenda Martinez, Jeremy</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mexican </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$2 Million</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$350,000</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Single</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">No</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Professional Wrestler</span></td>
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