Overview
- WWE confirmed on the Dec. 22 episode of Raw that Dupri will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Lynch live from Barclays Center.
- Lynch continues to dispute the legitimacy of her November title loss, citing AJ Lee’s interference and alleging referee corruption.
- During her return promo, Lynch told GM Adam Pearce to “right his wrong” or resign before being caught in Dupri’s ankle lock, later insisting on X that she “did not tap.”
- Dupri previously dethroned Lynch for the title in November and has since recorded at least one televised defense.
- The Jan. 5 Raw lineup also includes a Women’s Tag Team Championship bout: the Kabuki Warriors vs. Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY.