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Becky Lynch Becomes First Three-Time Women’s Intercontinental Champion at WrestleMania 42

A turnbuckle-assisted finish that involved referee Jessika Carr hints at a new chapter in Lynch’s ongoing referee feud.

Overview

  • Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee on Saturday at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas to reclaim the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
  • She sealed the win after pulling referee Jessika Carr into Lee’s path, smashing Lee into an exposed turnbuckle, and landing the Manhandle Slam for the pin.
  • The match spotlighted Lynch’s months-long dispute with Carr, which coverage suggests could lead to an in-ring confrontation involving the referee.
  • AJ Lee told Jackie Redmond in the post-show that “This is not goodbye… I’ll see you soon, I hope,” and reports continue to describe her schedule as part-time.
  • The bout capped a rivalry that began with Lee’s September return and included her Elimination Chamber win in February, when she beat Lynch to capture the title.