Becky Lynch is officially confirmed to compete at SummerSlam 2025, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Women’s Intercontinental Championship match against Lyra Valkyria. This showdown will take place during the August 2nd and 3rd editions of the SummerSlam event, following Valkyria’s hard-fought journey to regain her title opportunity.
Path to the Upcoming Title Rematch
Becky Lynch recently won the Women’s Intercontinental Championship by defeating Lyra Valkyria, ending the latter’s initial reign. Despite Valkyria’s repeated efforts to reclaim the championship, including several unsuccessful attempts, she has now earned a rematch through consistent performances. One notable encounter occurred at Evolution 2, where Bayley, Valkyria, and Lynch competed in a triple-threat match for the title. Although Valkyria was unable to capture the championship then, she later bested Bayley on the July 14th episode, increasing her momentum heading into SummerSlam.
Lynch’s Return and Scrapped WrestleMania 41 Plans
Several months prior, Becky Lynch opened up in an interview with Lauren Coates of Variety about a planned early return to <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE that was ultimately canceled for health reasons. Originally, Lynch had intended to take a break during the summer to focus on other projects such as filming “Star Trek” and “Happy Gilmore.”
“I took what I thought was going to be three months off during the summer, when my contract came up. I was like, ‘Okay, seems like a good time to take a little break, get some stuff done.’ Then other things came up – I was filming ‘Star Trek,’ and then ‘Happy Gilmore.’ There was talk [of a return] around Rumble time, but then at the last minute, I got a skin condition. The next big event was WrestleMania, so it seemed to make sense, especially if I could take Bayley out of the mix and ruin her dreams. It felt doubly brilliant.” —Lauren Coates of Variety
Lynch’s health setback delayed what could have been an earlier comeback, pushing her eventual return closer to SummerSlam and intensifying her motivation to recapture championship glory.
Expectations for SummerSlam 2025 Title Clash
The upcoming match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, as both competitors bring contrasting styles and strong fan followings. Lynch aims to solidify her reign, while Valkyria has demonstrated resilience and determination in her multiple attempts to regain the title. Fans will be watching closely to see if Valkyria can finally overcome Lynch’s dominance or if Lynch will continue her championship success at one of WWE’s biggest events.
This Women’s Intercontinental Championship match adds significant intrigue to SummerSlam 2025’s card, promising an action-packed showdown that highlights the intense competition within WWE’s women’s division.
