The Rise of Bayley
WWE has been abuzz with the recent triumph of the California-born wrestler, Bayley. Her ascension as the leader of the villainous Damage CTRL faction and her victorious performance in the 2024 Womens Royal Rumble have captured the attention of fans and critics alike. Setting a new women's record for the annual match, Bayley has earned a title match at this year's WrestleMania against either WWE Women's Champion Iyo Sky or WWE World Women's Champion and WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition cover star Rhea Ripley.
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This significant rise in Bayley's career has brought with it a new level of anticipation for her appearance in the upcoming WWE 2K24 video game. It marks her seventh inclusion in a mainline WWE video game, with her digital debut in WWE 2K17. As the WWE 2K series has evolved considerably over the years, last year's WWE 2K23 quickly became the highest-rated wrestling game since WWE 13. Given Bayley's prominence, her inclusion in the playable roster of WWE 2K24 was expected, but it seems her digital likeness has sparked controversy following her Royal Rumble win.
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Bayley's Reaction to Her Digital Likeness
The revelation of Bayley's reported character model in WWE 2K24 has prompted a response from the WWE superstar herself. In a recent image post from the SmackDown Hotel Twitter account, Bayley simply posted the phrase 'HELP ME' on her own Twitter account. This cryptic message seems to allude to the questionable hairstyle of her character model, which does not accurately represent her real-life appearance. Other users have echoed Bayley's sentiments, calling for adjustments to her model before the release of WWE 2K24.
The Future of WWE 2K24 and Bayley's WrestleMania Moment
Beyond the controversy surrounding Bayley's digital likeness, WWE 2K24 promises a host of new features and match types, including Special Guest Referee, Ambulance Match, Casket Match, and Gauntlet Matches. Notably, the campaign mode will highlight famous matches throughout WrestleMania history in celebration of the event's 40th anniversary this year.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her character model, Bayley's recent victory at the Royal Rumble has positioned her to potentially create her own WrestleMania moment. However, the lack of confidence in her current WWE 2K24 character model raises questions about the game's portrayal of the superstar. With developer Visual Concepts having the opportunity to make adjustments before the game's launch, the fate of Bayley's digital likeness remains up in the air.
