One of my favorite things about wrestling is the unique bond between performers and fans. So this story just gets to me.
When Monday Night Raw hit Phoenix on Monday, a devoted Bayley fan and aspiring wrestler named Liz had been looking forward to the show for months in the hopes of meeting her hero.
Liz tweeted Bayley a letter telling her how much she meant to her. The Hugger replied:
be at the arena early, make a sign with your name so I can find you easily! Let’s make this happen
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) July 3, 2017
And it happened!
Found her! Thank you for existing @hugpIex. Live your dreams, Liz. pic.twitter.com/SX0dyUFlQk
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) July 3, 2017
I'm not really needed to tell the story here so I'll let Liz take over:
she literally stopped her car and went directly to me and the things she told me ugh i love her so much. today was so perfect
— liz (@hugpIex) July 3, 2017
"i'm just lucky to have you" ❤️ i can't believe today happened. i'm the luckiest girl alive. i'm so annoying with all these tweets but pic.twitter.com/6fAki8pZrQ
— liz (@hugpIex) July 4, 2017
she said this bc i told her i knew that i picked the right person to look up to (her) &she said they're all great but she's lucky to have me
— liz (@hugpIex) July 4, 2017
she grabbed my hand because i started getting emotional. it's the small things ahhh. i am so incredibly happy. i'm so grateful for her pic.twitter.com/wcGlORkSFj
— liz (@hugpIex) July 4, 2017
entire time but of course" and she goes "dude I'M gonna be crying the whole time"
— liz (@hugpIex) July 4, 2017
- she treated me like i was special. she knew who i was and what to say and i just love her so much. i can't wait to make her proud one day
— liz (@hugpIex) July 4, 2017
goodnight, i'm so happy & i love bayley. today was so special and i'm going to cherish it for years to come. i'm so happy.
— liz (@hugpIex) July 4, 2017
I myself missed it but the encounter made it to Bayley's Instagram story:
Just saw this on bayley's insta @hugpIex pic.twitter.com/0oAVlV6x7P
— Lily✨ (@NicoleNBrieFan) July 4, 2017
How amazing to meet your hero and have an encounter like that.
Just like Bayley said to Liz, I'll say it again and just address it to Bayley: We're lucky to have you, Bayley. Thanks for being you.