Jim Ross Says He’d Celebrate a Bayley Arrival In AEW

On the latest episode of Grilling JR, Jim Ross was asked whether he’d like to see Bayley land in AEW if her WWE contract ever comes up. Bayley made her return on Monday’s show, after which there were conflicting reports of whether she had signed a new WWE deal orf not.

JR explained what Bayley would bring to the AEW locker room and pointed to the way the women’s division there has been built. You can check out his comments below:

On If He’d Want Bayley In AEW:

“Oh hell yeah. Really, I do. She could add to the ever-growing women’s division in AEW. Tony Khan’s done a great job of paying attention to the women. I don’t mean that as a wise-ass remark, but he’s hired some really good talents, and that division continues to strengthen as we move forward. So Bayley could help. A veteran, she could answer questions that some of these young ladies might not have the answers to. She could be a leader, which is what I’m trying to say, which is very important.”

On Bayley’s Career And How She Got Over:

“She’s not a stereotypical women’s wrestler in today’s world. I remember when McMahon said, JR, I want you to go out and hire me some athletic tens. And if you look at the definition of an athletic ten, then you see Trish Stratus, and I hired her, and that kind of set the bar. Well, Bayley has successfully had a great career, has had great success, not looking like that, because she’s got talent and she can work, she can wrestle. So yeah, she’d be a great addition to AEW. I would celebrate her arrival if it were to occur, and I’m sure that Tony Khan, who has a great eye for talent, would be very interested in her.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit Grilling JR with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.