Bayley Wins The Royal Rumble

Bayley adds winning the Royal Rumble to a list of accomplishments in her storied career

The most deserving WWE star won the Royal Rumble.

And a new star was born.

For the first time in her career, Bayley won the Royal Rumble.

Courtesy WWE

She entered third, and then outlasted every other competitor in the match over the next hour-and-three-minutes. Bayley has yet to main-event a WrestleMania, but this looks like it will finally be her chance to headline the event.

BAYLEY IS GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA!

Congratulations to 2024 Women's #RoyalRumble Match Winner @itsBayleyWWE! You EARNED it!!! pic.twitter.com/fhPuX2he7K

— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024

And a star was born when Jade Cargill entered the match.

A STORM IS COMING! ⚡️@Jade_Cargill is here in the 2024 Women's #RoyalRumble Match! pic.twitter.com/wBTCqAaVXX

— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024

Cargill entered the match at no. 28, and commentary immediately highlighted her as a legitimate star. After presenting Nia Jax as an unstoppable force throughout the match, Cargill was the perfect choice to eliminate her–especially by slamming her over the top rope. The showdown between Cargill and Bianca Belair was a must-see moment, and she also eliminated Becky Lynch and Naomi.

WHAT. A. MOMENT.@Jade_Cargill lifts AND eliminates Nia Jax in the Women's #RoyalRumble Match! pic.twitter.com/EhpRpjAptZ

— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024

There were other surprises. Natalya Neidhart came out first, and she was joined by Naomi. After leaving WWE on controversial terms in the spring of 2022, it was only fitting that Naomi returned in grand fashion.

Over the past year, Naomi starred in Impact Wrestling as Trinity. She was the Knockout champion for the company, which is now known as TNA Wrestling, dropping the belt only two weeks ago to Jordynne Grace. In another surprise, Grace was the fifth to enter the Rumble, and it was phenomenal to see her own the moment.

NO WAY! 😲

TNA Knockouts Champion @JordynneGrace has just entered the 2024 Women's #RoyalRumble Match! pic.twitter.com/RPHw7vX0UM

— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024

In the closing moments, Bayley eliminated Belair, which was a perfect new chapter in their long rivalry. The final three were then Bayley, Liv Morgan, and Cargill. After Morgan eliminated Cargill, Bayley pounced and sent Morgan out of the match.

She fought for a record-setting 63 minutes and 3 seconds… and now, Philadelphia is calling her.

Congratulations to 2024 #RoyalRumble Match winner, @itsBayleyWWE! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/JdVpwW0YpB

— Triple H (@TripleH) January 28, 2024

The backbone of WWE on and off the air, Bayley is one of the most integral roster members in the company. This is a moment she earned, and now she is on track to help headline WrestleMania 40.