Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria’s rivalry will take center stage at WWE Money in the Bank on June 7 in Los Angeles, with Valkyria set to defend her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship in a highly anticipated rematch. The Becky Lynch rematch with Lyra Valkyria at WWE Money in the Bank carries extra tension, as Valkyria has vowed not just to retain her title, but to humiliate Lynch and settle intense personal scores.
Animosity Reaches Boiling Point After Backlash Encounter
The battle between Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch has been defined by animosity and unresolved issues. Their feud intensified at WWE Backlash, where Valkyria defeated Lynch in a result that stunned many observers, given Lynch’s storied reputation as one of the top women’s wrestlers in WWE history. Despite this clean victory, the rivalry has only deepened, pushing both women toward another climactic confrontation.
Lynch’s loss did nothing to close the chapter between the two. Instead, Valkyria’s determination grew, leading to the upcoming title defense at Money in the Bank. The rematch will place the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line, and the emotional stakes have escalated.
Valkyria’s Defiant Statements and High Emotional Stakes
In a tense exclusive interview with Cathy Kelley for WWE’s YouTube channel, Lyra Valkyria addressed the possibility of losing to Lynch and used charged language to convey her mindset.
“The only way I can beat Becky is by not being Becky, and Becky’s proven she’s not a woman of her word. I’m a woman of mine. If she beats me, I’ll raise the b**ch’s hand.”
—Lyra Valkyria, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
This blunt promise sets an uneasy tone for the matchup, indicating Valkyria’s deep-seated drive to prove herself not just as a champion but on a personal level against Lynch. Such raw comments reflect a rivalry that has become both personal and professional, with pride and championship gold in the balance.
Personal Betrayal Fuels Valkyria’s Mission for Revenge
Valkyria clarified that her motivation was about more than titles or even wins—it is about exposing Lynch and avenging past betrayals. She recounted several incidents that have fueled her anger, starting with the aftermath of WrestleMania and Lynch’s actions both inside and outside the ring. The resentment simmered further following Backlash, where Lynch interacted aggressively with Valkyria’s fiancé and later targeted Valkyria’s arm, resulting in a week-long hospital stay.
“I always thought that as long as I prove that I’m the better wrestler, I will feel satisfied. I’ve beaten Becky twice and I don’t have that satisfaction because it’s about so much more. I flew my family to Vegas and they watched Becky turn on me. They watched her put me through the mat with three Manhandle slams the day after WrestleMania. Fast forward to Backlash, she couldn’t even keep it about me and her. She had to get in my fiance’s face, and then when I did beat her, she tried to break my arm. She put me in the hospital for a week. I’m gonna make her pay for all that. I want her to feel the embarrassment, the pain. She took everything from me, or tried to. She hasn’t taken this (gestures to WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship). This is about more than beating Becky. This is about embarrassing Becky. This is about shattering her ego. I have to see her lose everything.”
—Lyra Valkyria, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
With each episode, Valkyria’s determination to see Lynch “lose everything” and be left humiliated has cast the upcoming rematch as less a sports contest and more a personal reckoning. Valkyria’s emotional and agitated statements have left the WWE Universe expecting fireworks in Los Angeles.
What To Expect at WWE Money in the Bank
The event is stacked with headline matchups on June 7, set to broadcast from Los Angeles on Peacock in the United States and Netflix everywhere else. The main card features the following high-stakes encounters:
1. Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. John Cena & Logan Paul
2. Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Andrade vs. Seth Rollins vs. LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa vs. Penta vs. El Grande Americano
3. Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Naomi vs. Giulia vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Stephanie Vaquer
4. WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch
With the Women’s Intercontinental Title clash quickly turning into one of the most intensely anticipated battles, the personal stakes are as high as the championship itself. The confrontation between Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria is expected to be marked by aggression, emotional confrontations, and the potential for significant fallout, no matter the result.
Significance of the Lynch-Valkyria Rematch and What Comes Next
The Becky Lynch rematch with Lyra Valkyria at WWE Money in the Bank represents a decisive moment in both superstars’ careers. A victory for Valkyria would cement her dominance over a legendary opponent and mark her as one of the top champions on the roster, while a win for Lynch could reignite her standing and potentially settle an increasingly bitter rivalry.
Regardless of the outcome, the tension between the competitors has left fans, wrestlers, and observers—including names like Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, and even Triple H—watching closely for what promises to be an emotional showdown. As Valkyria seeks not just victory but humiliation for her rival, the effects of this contest will likely ripple through WWE’s women’s division and beyond.
The pivotal match is set for Saturday, June 7, with the entire wrestling world waiting to see who will emerge with the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title—and who will be left picking up the pieces after a brutal, emotional confrontation.
