Bayley Reflects On Growing Up a Wrestling Fan, Being Able to Inspire Others

Bayley recently reflected on how wrestling helped her come out of her shell as a kid and how she now gets to do the same for others. The WWE Women’s Champion spoke with People for a new interview ahead of SummerSlam, and you can see highlights below:

On growing up a fan of Ivory, Gail Kim, Lita and Trish Stratus: “They were just the coolest. It was so much fun. The women back then were especially such badass athletes, you know? They were all so different. I think that’s what really drew me to it.”

On being able to inspire younger people now: “All of them [younger members of the women’s roster] are here, all of them are successful, and all of them are former champions. I was somebody they looked up to? I feel proud that now I can be somebody kids look up to and have success built off that. It’s beautiful.”