Becky Lynch Captures WWE Intercontinental Championship

At Money in the Bank, Becky Lynch won the Women’s Intercontinental Title from Lyra Valkyria, then forced her to raise her hand in victory.

Becky Lynch Captures WWE Intercontinental Championship
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  • Becky Lynch won the WWE Intercontinental Championship by defeating Lyra Valkyria at Money in the Bank on June 7, 2025, in Inglewood, California.
  • The match included a stipulation where Valkyria had to raise Lynch’s hand and strap the belt around her waist, leading to Valkyria attacking Lynch afterward.
  • This was a rematch from WWE Backlash, continuing their rivalry after losing the Women’s Tag Team Titles post-WrestleMania 41.
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Becky Lynch became the second-ever Women’s Intercontinental Champion at Money in the Bank, pinning Lyra Valkyria after a contentious bout on June 7 from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The title change occurred after a grueling 15-minute.

The conclusion of the match triggered a pre-arranged stipulation, forcing a defeated Lyra Valkyria to raise the new champion’s hand in the center of the ring. Lynch then escalated the humiliation by demanding Valkyria also strap the championship belt around her waist.

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While reluctantly fulfilling the second demand, Valkyria snapped, attacking Lynch and leaving her laying in the ring. This act of defiance provided a measure of retribution for Valkyria and strongly indicated their feud will continue.

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Lynch’s victory came despite Valkyria’s resilience, which included kicking out of a Super Man-Handle Slam from the ropes. This encounter was a rematch from WWE Backlash, where Valkyria had successfully defended the title against Lynch, continuing a rivalry that began after the duo lost the Women’s Tag Team Titles following WrestleMania 41.

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