Becky Lynch Puts an End to a Historic Title Reign at Money in the Bank

Becky Lynch makes history by becoming the Women's Intercontinental Champion at Money in the Bank 2025.

Becky Lynch Puts an End to a Historic Title Reign at Money in the Bank

Becky Lynch (via @SeanRossSapp/X)

Becky Lynch was a woman on a mission at Money in the Bank, determined to end the legendary title reign of her former mentee, Lyra Valkyria. The big question heading into the match was whether The Man could overcome The Bird Lady, or if Valkyria simply had her number. In a surprising turn of events, Lynch silenced all doubts by decisively defeating Valkyria clean in the center of the ring.

From the very start, it was an intense back-and-forth battle between the two ladies. Valkyria came close to defeating Lynch once again, but in the closing moments, The Man outsmarted The Bird Lady. Relying on her veteran instincts, Big Time Becks rolled up the 28-year-old and gained an advantage by pulling her tights. Referee Jessica Karr didn’t catch the sneaky tactic, and it ultimately secured Lynch the win in Los Angeles.

The crowd erupted inside the Intuit Dome, stunned as Lynch ended the inaugural reign of the Women’s Intercontinental Champion. No one expected The Man to go to such lengths to claim gold at Money in the Bank. Staying true to her word, Lynch added insult to injury—demanding that Lyra Valkyria wrap the title around her waist and raise her hand in victory, humiliating her former mentee in front of the world.

Furthermore, the coronation of The Man has officially kicked off a new era in WWE’s women’s division. With Evolution 2 right around the corner, fans are eager to see what’s next for the legendary Becky Lynch in the coming weeks. All eyes are now on this week’s Monday Night Raw, which is set to mark the first chapter of Lynch’s reign—and potentially set the tone for what’s to come.

Lyra Valkyria laid a brutal attack on Becky Lynch after their match

Lyra Valkyria was visibly devastated after losing her Women’s Intercontinental Championship. To make matters worse, Becky Lynch took every opportunity to mock her, attempting to humiliate the young star in front of the crowd. Even after Valkyria reluctantly raised Lynch’s hand in victory, The Man demanded she do it on all four sides of the ring.

Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria
Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria (via WWE)

But The Bird Lady had enough—refusing to tolerate what she saw as blatant disrespect and humiliation. Without hesitation, Valkyria struck back with a bold German Night Wing, planting Lynch onto the canvas. It was a clear message from The Lady of the Opera that she may have lost her title, but the warrior spirit that defines her remains unshaken.

Following the post-match attack, all eyes are on what’s next for Valkyria. WWE is reportedly high on positioning her as the future face of the women’s division on Monday Night Raw. After such a memorable title reign, her next chapter needs to be just as impactful. With that in mind, there’s growing speculation that the 28-year-old could be a strong contender for the upcoming Queen of the Ring tournament.

Becky Lynch talks about Naomi’s victory at Money in the Bank

Naomi made history at Money in the Bank by capturing the Women’s Money in the Bank contract. Elated with her performance, she wasted no time in putting all of WWE’s champions on notice. However, the newly crowned Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Becky Lynch, had a few words of her own to share about her fellow superstar.

Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch (Image via WWE)

Speaking on the Money in the Bank Post-Show, Lynch made it clear that she fears no one—especially not Naomi. The Man added that if Naomi is coming after her, she better understand one thing: it’s not Naomi chasing Becky Lynch—it’s Becky Lynch that’s coming for her.

Naomi walked out on me. If she thinks she’s going to come after me, she’s got another thing coming. Tonight, my child watched front row for the first time, and she wanted to see Naomi win that match, and I have a problem with that.

Becky Lynch via Money in the Bank Post Show

Big Time Becks’ bold remark following her Money in the Bank victory certainly grabbed attention. Only time will tell whether WWE plans to pit these two legends against each other in the coming months or if it’s simply hype to build anticipation. Regardless, it will be captivating to see if The Glow decides to cash in her contract on the Women’s Intercontinental Champion.

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