Peyton Royce, known for her time in WWE as part of the IIconics, shared insights into a missed opportunity involving a storyline with The Bella Twins. The IIconics, consisting of Peyton Royce and Billie Kay, gained popularity in WWE NXT and transitioned to the main roster, even securing the Women’s Tag Team Championship once. Despite establishing themselves as notable heels in the company, their WWE journey was unexpectedly cut short with their release in 2021.
In a recent interview with Ring The Belle, Peyton Royce disclosed that initial plans were in place for a storyline featuring The Bella Twins post-WrestleMania leading up to SummerSlam. Expressing her disappointment at the missed opportunity, Peyton shared, “That would have been a dream come true for us. But everything happens for a reason.”
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Furthermore, revelations surfaced regarding scrapped plans involving WWE legends Torrie Wilson and Michelle McCool. While Torrie and Michelle had sporadic WWE appearances, they were reportedly set to engage in a significant storyline with The IIconics. However, Peyton Royce expressed surprise at this information, emphasizing that it would have been a dream scenario for her.
The potential matchup between The IIconics and The Bella Twins, as well as the proposed storyline with Torrie Wilson and Michelle McCool, stirred excitement among fans. Unfortunately, these anticipated encounters never materialized, leaving followers yearning for what could have been.
In WWE, where unpredictability reigns supreme, missed opportunities and altered plans are not uncommon. Despite setbacks, the wrestling universe continues to evolve, offering new narratives and surprises for fans to savor.
