Becky Lynch becomes Intercontinental champion at Money in the Bank 2025; but not without controversy

Economic Times

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Becky Lynch became the Intercontinental champion after a controversial win over Lyra Valkyria at Money in the Bank 2025. Fans dubbed her 'Becky Hogan' amid backlash over her sudden push—an echo of wrestling's most polarizing legacy. (Image: X/WWE)
Competing inside a packed Intuit Dome, Becky Lynch avenged her Backlash loss and made history by winning one of WWE's newest titles for the first time. But the victory didn't come clean, 'The Man' clinched the pinfall by pulling Valkyria's tights, leaving the Money in the Bank crowd divided over the result.
The match was billed as Lynch's 'Last Chance' title opportunity. If Lynch lost, she would never challenge Valkyria for the belt again; if she won, Valkyria was contractually required to raise Lynch's hand in acknowledgment.
The rivalry had been intense from the start. Valkyria secured the title earlier this year and successfully defended it in their WrestleMania 41 tag match and at Backlash, where Lynch attacked Valkyria after the bell.
At Money in the Bank 2025, both competitors came in highly motivated. The match featured physical exchanges and high-impact maneuvers. Lynch delivered a standout Manhandle Slam from the second rope for a near fall. Valkyria executed her finisher outside the ring, the Nightwing, highlighting the match's relentless pace.
The finish came after a tense sequence of roll-up pin attempts. Lynch secured the victory by holding Valkyria's tights for leverage before the referee's three-count. The crowd roared as Becky Lynch officially became the Women's Intercontinental Champion.
Post-match, Valkyria honored the stipulation. Despite her frustration, she raised Lynch's hand before delivering a final Nightwing strike in anger.Becky Lynch, the newest titleholder, reacted emotionally after getting a sweet result in the Money in the Bank 2025, acknowledging the historic weight of her win in the ring. WWE's WrestleMania and Backlash momentum clearly carried through.The Women's Intercontinental Championship itself is a relatively new title, introduced on Raw in November 2024. It has quickly become a coveted secondary belt on the women's division of WWE's flagship roster.Officials and fans are already speculating on future matchups. With Lynch now holding the title, a fresh rivalry with Valkyria is on the horizon. Both competitors have expressed eagerness to continue the feud, and the championship may be defended across both male and female competitors moving forward.Already a multiple-time Raw and SmackDown Women's Champion, a Royal Rumble winner, and a WrestleMania headliner, she now adds the Intercontinental title to her achievements.