Will Bayley return to Monday Night Raw in Ottawa on August 24, 2026?
Bayley may return to Monday Night Raw in Ottawa on August 24, 2026, after an Instagram exchange with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce that has prompted fan speculation. There is no official confirmation from WWE that she will appear on the show tonight.
Bayley has been absent from WWE programming since her match against Lyra Valkyria on the July 18 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden. Reports of her contract expiring, plus multiple teases, have led some fans to speculate she might be AEW-bound. Fans and pundits have also pointed out that Bayley has been mentioned several times on episodes of Monday Night Raw since that match, a detail noted amid the confusion over her status.
The recent online interaction followed a Bayley Instagram post celebrating her 10-year anniversary on the main roster — a post shared by Bayley (@itsmebayley). Bayley replied to Pearce’s reaction on the post with the comment, "hey let's talk," and Pearce responded, "You know where to find me." That exchange has driven the current wave of speculation about a possible on-screen return.
The response from Pearce and Bayley has been interpreted by many fans as a possible setup for an in-ring or on-screen development, since such exchanges in pro wrestling often lead to subsequent television segments. The Role Model is described in coverage as a massive fan-favorite, and reports say WWE fans in Ottawa would welcome her back loudly if she appears. Coverage also notes that a return would put rumors to rest, while continued absence would allow AEW-related speculation to persist.
WWE will present the August 24 edition of Monday Night Raw from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, and the show will air at an earlier time of 6 PM ET/3 PM PT. The broadcast is listed to begin at 6 PM ET / 11:00 PM BST / 3:30 AM IST (Tuesday) / 6:00 AM CST (Tuesday) on Netflix (excluding select markets). WWE will pre-tape an episode of SmackDown after the Raw broadcast.
The advertised Raw card for the evening includes a contract signing between Bron Breakker and Oba Femi for Sunday Night’s Main Event, a singles match between Stephanie Vaquer and Roxanne Perez, and the semi-finals of the World Heavyweight Title #1 Contender’s Tournament. Those segments are scheduled as part of the Red Brand’s August 24 programming.
WWE has announced that Sunday Night’s Main Event is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, and that it will be the company’s first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event. The 2026 edition of Money in the Bank is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Despite the Instagram exchange fueling expectation among fans, there remains no confirmation that Bayley will make her return on the August 24 Raw in Ottawa tonight.
