Bayley breaks character to react to big WWE release

WWE's recent mass layoffs have caused quite a stir on social media. It even made Bayley break character to share a reaction to her former rival's release.

Cora Jade was among the laundry list of talents to have been let go during the latest wave of roster cuts. This ended her over four-year run with the Stamford-based promotion, which was mostly marred by injuries. Though she failed to win a singles title, Cora Jade held the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship once with Roxanne Perez.

She last wrestled against Sol Ruca at NXT House Show in Dade City on April 25. Prior to her release, she picked up the biggest win of her career against Bayley a few months ago. Despite their on-screen rivalry, The Role Model broke character and took to her Instagram stories to share heartwarming pictures of herself with Cora Jade.

Check out screengrabs of Bayley's Instagram stories below:

Cora Jade will serve a 30-day non-compete clause before officially becoming a free agent. She recently changed her social media profile name to Elayna Black, the in-ring name under which she wrestled during her time on the independent circuit.

It looks like she will return to her roots following her departure from WWE.

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