Backstage Update On Bayley's Injury And WWE Reactions

Bayley is reportedly dealing with a torn ACL.

As noted, WWE announced this afternoon that Bayley suffered an injury while training for her "I Quit" match against SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair at Money In the Bank, and that she's expected to be on the shelf for around 9 months. A "suitable replacement" will be announced for the match at Money In the Bank during tonight's SmackDown.

It's now reported by multiple sources, PWInsider and Fightful Select, that Bayley suffered a torn ACL. The injury reportedly occurred at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week as she was training with another wrestler.

It was noted that Bayley's "knee popped" while training in the ring. The injury was described as a freak accident that happened while chain wrestling with another WWE star. Bayley and the other wrestler were reportedly participating in the mandatory training sessions that were set up so that wrestlers can prepare for the return to touring next week.

There's also talk that Bayley's injury may have caused plans to change for a new incoming talent, but there's no word yet on who that might be.

Two wrestlers on the SmackDown roster were said to be openly frustrated with WWE's lack of depth, and how that left them scrambling to find an appropriate replacement for the match against Belair at Money In the Bank. One wrestler remarked how company officials "did it to themselves," adding that Bayley helped carry the company during some of their most difficult times as of late, and was known to be easy to deal with, no matter how much more they asked of her.

Stay tuned for more on Bayley's injury and WWE status.