Becky Lynch will defend her Women’s Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam 2025, with her next challenger officially decided during WWE RAW this Monday. The match to determine the contender featured Lyra Valkyria and Bayley, two fierce competitors seeking a title shot against Lynch.
Background: Lynch’s Return, Tag Team Breakup, and Championship Battles
Becky Lynch made a significant return after several months at WrestleMania 41, capturing the Women’s World Tag Team Championship alongside Lyra Valkyria. However, their reign was short-lived as they lost the titles the following week on RAW. In a surprising turn, Lynch attacked Valkyria after the loss, igniting a heated rivalry between the former partners.
The tension culminated in a Women’s Intercontinental Championship match at Money in the Bank, with Lynch successfully defending the title against Valkyria. Following this, Valkyria has continued her pursuit of reclaiming the IC Title, earning another opportunity at WWE Evolution 2025 in a triple threat match involving both Lynch and Bayley. Despite a hard-fought contest, Valkyria was unable to secure the championship.
RAW’s Decisive Match Sets SummerSlam Challenge
On RAW, WWE arranged a two-out-of-three-falls match between Valkyria and Bayley to determine who would face Lynch at SummerSlam. Bayley, known as The Role Model, took the early lead by winning the first fall. Yet Valkyria rallied impressively, capturing the next two falls to win the contest. The match ended with a tense moment as Becky Lynch entered the ring to confront Valkyria, setting the stage for their upcoming title clash.
SummerSlam Title Match: A High-Stakes Rematch
The result of the RAW showdown confirms Valkyria as Becky Lynch’s SummerSlam opponent, renewing their intense rivalry over the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. With past contests marked by fierce competition and shifting alliances, the upcoming title match is expected to be a crucial moment for both women. Fans will be watching closely to see if Valkyria can finally recapture the title she has pursued since their tag team partnership ended.
