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Bayley Refutes Lynch's Claim on Mone Texting

Published 3 March 2026

WWE wrestler Bayley clarified her longstanding friendship with Mercedes Mone during a March 1, 2026, interview with TalkSPORT, refuting a recent claim by fellow wrestler Becky Lynch that Bayley pays $99 monthly to text her former tag team partner. Bayley emphasized that their communication remains free and personal, rooted in shared milestones from their time in WWE.

The remark from Lynch surfaced during her appearance on the RAW Recap show earlier that month, where she jabbed at Bayley's bond with Mone amid discussions of Mone's subscription-based fan messaging service, launched in 2025. "This isn't showfriends, it's show business," Lynch said at the time. "But Bayley is so confused about that, she's probably paying a hundred dollars a month to her best friend just to text her." The comment highlighted the blend of personal relationships and professional rivalries in professional wrestling, but Bayley quickly set the record straight.

"I text her for free," Bayley told TalkSPORT. "I text for free on a private line that like nobody gets. You know, nobody has that. Super premium. We've had it since, you know, we're the first ever women's tag team champions. We're the first-ever...

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