Bayley Lists Candice LeRae and Sara Del Rey as Influences

In an interview with Under the Ring (via Fightful), Bayley spoke about the women who influenced her wrestling career, including Candice LeRae, Sara del Rey and more. Before she was in WWE, Bayley competed as Davina Rose on the independent scene for SHIMMER and others.

She said: “I would say Candice LeRae, she was the only California girl at that time, so I remember seeing her and just being like, ‘Man, if I can wrestle her and get over to Southern California, that would be really cool and I could learn a lot.’ Sara Del Ray was a big one. When I first started watching SHIMMER DVDs, it was the Canadian Ninjas who were so awesome. I loved their character stuff, I loved their timing in the ring, and I just loved their personalities and everything. It’s Portia Perez & Nicole Matthews.“