The ongoing Becky Lynch rivalry with Bayley after WWE RAW took a heated turn as Bayley returned to television with a surprise attack, making her intentions clear to reclaim what she lost. This dramatic escalation follows weeks of tension surrounding the Women’s Intercontinental Championship and the fallout from events prior to WWE WrestleMania 41.
Bayley Seeks Retribution After WrestleMania Setback
In the lead-up to WWE WrestleMania 41, Bayley suffered a backstage assault and was forced out of her scheduled tag team match, a major blow to her ambitions. Taking advantage of her absence, Becky Lynch stepped in and took Bayley’s spot, ultimately capturing the tag team titles. This twist added another layer to their already complex competitive history.
Soon after, it came to light that Becky Lynch had orchestrated the attack on Bayley, strategically removing her from contention. This revelation intensified their rivalry, with Bayley sidelined as Lynch secured championship glory in her place.
Rivalry Intensifies at WWE Money in the Bank and RAW
After losing the tag team titles alongside Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch turned on her partner, igniting a feud for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Bayley remained absent from WWE programming during Lynch and Valkyria’s escalating conflict. At this weekend’s WWE Money in the Bank event, Lynch claimed the Women’s Intercontinental Championship from Valkyria, further cementing her dominance.
The tension came to a head on WWE RAW, where Lynch, as the new champion, addressed the crowd and summoned her former opponent. Valkyria appeared, ready to confront Lynch, but was interrupted as Bayley made a shocking return, ambushing Lynch in the ring. The sudden attack left Valkyria stunned and forced Lynch to retreat.
Bayley’s Message to Becky Lynch
Following the ambush, Bayley sent a clear message to Becky Lynch via social media platform X. She stated,
Gonna make The Man my bitch.
—Bayley, WWE Superstar
What This Means for WWE’s Women’s Division
The return of Bayley and her direct challenge to Becky Lynch signals a new chapter in their fierce rivalry. With both superstars now targeting the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and Lyra Valkyria still in the mix, the competition in WWE’s women’s division is set to intensify, promising fans more confrontations and high-stakes matches in the weeks to come.
