Bayley defeated Lyra Valkyria in a hard-hitting no disqualification match on WWE Raw on October 26, 2026, in Fresno, California. The contest featured multiple weapons, dangerous ringside sequences and a submission finish that gave Bayley a significant victory in her rivalry with her former tag team partner.
According to WWE’s official match report, the two wrestlers used chairs, kendo sticks, tables and trash cans during their encounter at the Save Mart Center. Bayley eventually forced Valkyria to submit with a crossface assisted by a kendo stick. WWE’s official results confirmed Bayley as the winner.
The result marked a key moment in a rivalry that had developed over several months. Both competitors had an opportunity to settle their differences without the usual disqualification rules restricting their actions.
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria Bring Their Rivalry to WWE Raw
The conflict between Bayley and Lyra Valkyria began when the former allies struggled to capture the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Their partnership deteriorated after they failed to win the titles from Brie Bella and Paige in June. Valkyria subsequently turned against Bayley, setting the stage for a personal feud between the two wrestlers.
Valkyria also gained an advantage in an earlier encounter at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where she made Bayley submit. That result added further tension ahead of their latest showdown.
WWE then scheduled a no disqualification match for the October 26 episode of Raw. The stipulation gave both women greater freedom to use objects around the ring and at ringside.
Weapons and Ringside Action Define the Match.
Bayley wasted little time bringing weapons into the contest. She searched beneath the ring and brought out several objects, including chairs and kendo sticks, while also setting up a table.
Valkyria recovered from the early assault and fought back, turning the match into a physical exchange. The action soon moved beyond the ring as both competitors looked for opportunities to gain control.
A Table Crash Changes the Momentum
One of the match’s most dramatic sequences involved a table positioned near the announce desk.
Bayley launched herself through the middle ropes toward Valkyria. The collision sent both wrestlers crashing through the table, creating a major turning point in the encounter.
Despite the impact, Bayley continued competing. Valkyria also remained in the match and looked for an opening to turn the momentum in her favour.
Valkyria Misses a Risky Moonsault
Valkyria later trapped Bayley between two chairs and climbed to the top turnbuckle. She attempted a moonsault, but Bayley avoided the move.
The missed attack left Valkyria in pain and gave Bayley another chance to take control. However, Valkyria continued fighting rather than allowing her opponent to finish the contest immediately.
Another dangerous exchange followed at ringside. Valkyria attempted a hurricanrana from the apron, but Bayley caught her and drove her down through a trash can.
The sequence highlighted the physical nature of the match and the risks both wrestlers took under the no-disqualification rules.
Bayley Forces Lyra Valkyria to Submit
As the match continued, Valkyria struggled to regain control. She picked up a kendo stick, but Bayley soon brought her into a crossface submission hold.
Bayley used the weapon to increase the pressure while maintaining the hold. Valkyria eventually tapped out, giving Bayley the victory.
The finish was especially significant because Valkyria had previously made Bayley submit in their earlier meeting at Saturday Night’s Main Event. This time, Bayley reversed that outcome and ended the match as the winner.
WWE’s official match coverage also highlighted the contest’s hard-hitting action and Bayley’s eventual submission victory.
What Bayley’s Win Means for the WWE Women’s Division
Bayley’s victory gives her an important result after a difficult stretch in her rivalry with Valkyria. It also provides a potential turning point for the two wrestlers following months of conflict.
However, the outcome does not automatically establish what comes next for either competitor. WWE has not confirmed whether the rivalry is definitively over or whether another match will take place.
The contest also added to the discussion surrounding the quality of WWE’s women’s matches in 2026. Its weapon-heavy action and high-risk sequences made it one of the more physically demanding encounters on the October 26 Raw card.
Elsewhere on the show, Liv Morgan defended the Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch. That match ended in a disqualification after outside interference, according to WWE’s official results.
For now, Bayley leaves Fresno with the win over Valkyria. Whether the result closes their rivalry or begins another chapter will depend on WWE’s next storyline developments.
Source: WWE Raw results for October 26, 2026, the official WWE event report.
