On Saturday night at Money in the Bank, Becky Lynch wins WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship after a heated battle with Lyra Valkyria, marking a pivotal career achievement in front of the electrified crowd. In a tense and disputed finish, Lynch not only ended Valkyria’s undefeated record against her but also became only the second woman to ever hold this WWE title.
How Becky Lynch Secured the Title
Lynch’s victory was marked by controversy, as she pinned her former protégé Valkyria using her tights for leverage, a move that drew reactions from the audience. Despite this questionable tactic, Lynch insisted that Valkyria keep her pledge to raise the winner’s hand, leading to a moment of public embarrassment for Valkyria. The new champion took her celebration to all corners of the arena, while Valkyria, looking disappointed, still raised Lynch’s hand according to their agreement.
The Aftermath and Valkyria’s Response
After securing the win, Lynch compelled Valkyria to fasten the Intercontinental Championship belt around her waist in a display meant to further assert her dominance. However, Valkyria soon turned the tables and delivered a German suplex and her signature Nightwing move to Lynch, providing a surprising post-match twist for the WWE Universe.
Rivalry Through 2024 and Title History
This encounter reversed the result of their previous match at Backlash, where Valkyria had triumphed but was then attacked by Lynch. Valkyria was the inaugural WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, having earned the distinction this January. With this outcome, Lynch joins her as the only two women to claim this prestigious trophy in WWE history.
Lynch spent the early part of 2024 away from WWE, returning at WrestleMania 41 alongside Valkyria, where the pair captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles. However, tensions quickly escalated the following night when Lynch turned on Valkyria, and the team lost their belts to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez. This betrayal ignited the heated rivalry now culminating in this controversial championship change.
What This Means for WWE’s Women’s Division
The conclusion of Money in the Bank sets up new possibilities for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, as Becky Lynch’s win signals a dramatic shift in the women’s division. Valkyria’s setback and her forceful response ensure that their feud with Lynch is far from over, keeping WWE fans anticipating what’s next in this evolving storyline.
