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Becky Lynch Retains Women’s Intercontinental Title After Bayley’s Unintended Interference

Lyra Valkyria is barred from future title challenges under the match’s last-chance No Disqualification, No Countout stipulation

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Overview

  • The two clashed in a No Disqualification, No Countout last-chance match at SummerSlam on Aug. 3 at MetLife Stadium.
  • Bayley unexpectedly struck Lyra Valkyria while attempting to attack Becky Lynch, directly enabling Lynch’s pinfall victory.
  • As per the stipulation, Valkyria cannot challenge for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship again while Lynch remains champion.
  • The bout marked the culmination of a rivalry ignited after WrestleMania 41 when Lynch turned on Valkyria and has spanned marquee events including WWE Evolution.
  • The outcome cements Lynch’s status as the division’s flagbearer and paves the way for emerging talent to challenge her on Raw.