WWE presented the 2025 Money in the Bank premium live event at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. There were a couple titles on the line, including the Womens Intercontinental Championship in a hard-fought match.
Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch was a match with a lot of history behind it. Not only was it for the Womens IC Championship, but the two Irish women have also battled a few times in the past.
This match went on third of the night, right after Dominik Mysterio retained the WWE IC Title in a match against Octagon Jr. Then it was time for the Womens Intercontinental Championship to take the spotlight.
Lyra walked into the match as the first-ever Womens IC Champion, with six defenses under her belt. She hadnt lost yet against Becky Lynch, so it was anyones guess how that would turn out. Alicia Taylor gave this match a big fight feel with her ring introductions, but she only got to Becky as The Man attacked Lyra mid-way through. Then they got to business.
This match was evenly matched, with a few near falls. Lyra had superplex which she followed up with a fishermans suplex for a two count. Fans chanted for both wrestlers as the match continued. Then they returned to the ring, where The Man reversed a move from Lyra off the top to nail a powerbomb.
Suddenly, Becky Lynch latched on an armbar. Lyra rolled her up to pin Lynch, breaking the hold. Then Lyra got on a stretching submission hold, but Lynch got out of it. Eventually, they ended up battling on the floor.
Fans chanted, We Want Truth as Becky and Lyra got to their feet. Eventually, the two fought on the top rope, and then Becky landed a top rope Manhandle Slam for a shocking near fall. They went outside, where Becky sent Lyra into the ring post before hitting a Manhandle Slam on the mat outside. Then Lyra returned fire with a Nightwing on the floor. They both nearly avoided a double count out before returning to the ring.
In the end, Becky Lynch was able to get a pin, but she grabbed the tights. She might have cheated, but The Man is the new IC Champion. After the match was over, Lyra lived up to her word and she raised Becky Lynchs hand. Lyra also put the championship around Lynchs waist before nailing her with a German suplex and a Nightwing before leaving.
We will keep a close eye on what WWE does with the Womens IC Title from this point on. Obviously, Money in the Bank is not the end of this championships legacy.
Whats your take on how WWE has booked the Womens IC Title so far? Do you think it received a proper spotlight at Money in the Bank? Let us know what you think in the comments section!
