Bayley Pays Tribute to Sara Lee During WWE Pay-Per-View Following the Wrestler's Death at 30

Mar. 15, 2025

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Days after the death of professional wrestlerSara Lee, WWE’s Bayley paid tribute to the mother of three during a pay-per-view match over the weekend.

At WWE’sExtreme Rulesevent in Philadelphia on Sunday night, Bayley wore wrist tape with “Sara” written on it during her Raw Women’s Title Match.

She shareda picture of the tributeon Twitter earlier that day, and the post has received more than 30,000 likes on the platform.

After Lee’s death, Bayleyshared pictures of her and Leeand said there would “forever” be a bond shared between them.

“In wrestling, people that you didn’t know yesterday can become the ones you spend every day with for years,” she wrote. “Even if that changes for whatever reason, there’s forever a bond. A family. I’m thinking of EVERYONE during this time. I hope Sara & the Weston family feels our hearts.”

On Thursday, WWE released a statement that called Lee an “inspiration.”

“WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of Sara Lee,” the statement said. “As a former ‘Tough Enough’ winner, Lee served as an inspiration to many in the sports-entertainment world. WWE offers its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and fans.”

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James added, “The wrestling community has always been one to come together in the wake of tragedy and this is no different. Every penny raised from this will go directly to Cory and the kids. Thank you all in advance. RIP Sara, you were one of the good ones.”

In herfinal Instagram postshared on Oct. 5, Lee posted a mirror selfie from inside a bathroom and noted she had been struggling with a sinus infection.

“Celebrating finally being healthy enough to go to the gym 2 days in a row,” she wrote, “first ever sinus infection kicked my butt #Saraselfie #gains.”

source: people.com