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:

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.