So close yet so far for Piper Niven as Bayley defends world title at Clash at the Castle

Bayley successfully defended her title at the Clash at the Castle. Piper Niven gave a good performance despite the loss. It was evident in the way Bayley acknowledged her opponent after defending the title. The hometown girl came so close but remained so far from winning the title. But the home crowd gave her a big ovation for giving a good fight against the champion.

Both wrestlers got a good reception from the fans. Piper came along with Chelsea Green for a good pop from the fans. The crowd got behind their hometown girl even before the match. But the better support was definitely for Beyley, who got a great pop from the fans. The Glasgow crowd sang her song and welcomed her to the arena. The support was even Stevens.

The match started between the two and the fans sang Bayley's song. Chelsea suffered a massive blow for herself as she interfered a bit too soon in the match. The referee had no option but to bar her from the ringside. A disappointed Green had to go out of the arena. She apologized to Niven before leaving the ringside. Piper concentrated on the match and tried to beat Bayley.

Bayley takes down Chelsea Green and Piper Niven

The challenger put on a show in front of her home crowd. The fans cheered both wrestlers for their moves. Piper Niven delivered a couple of powerbomb and threatened to take the match away from the champion. But Bayley hung in the match and took the attack on the challenger. The World Champion attempted for her finisher a couple of times before failing to materialize them.

That was when someone came to Niven's assistance wearing a mask. It was Chelsea. Bayley had enough, went down the ring, and took out Green. Bayley then claimed a win by pinning Niven. There was silence in the ring as the fans were happy for the champion but could not express it at the cost of Piper. After the win, Bayley gave a thumbs-up to Niven.