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Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Becky Lynch becomes Intercontinental champion at Money in the Bank 2025; but not without controversy
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 7 Mistakes People With $1M+ Make When Hiring Financial Advisors SmartAsset Learn More Undo 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 . Live Events 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.
Economic Times
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Becky Lynch becomes Intercontinental champion at Money in the Bank 2025; but not without controversy
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 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 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 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 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.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Money in the Bank 2025 Results: Becky Lynch defeats Lyra Valkyria in the Women's Intercontinental title match
Image via WWE As the ring announcer introduced Becky Lynch , Lyra Valkyria wasted no time and launched a sudden attack on her. The brawl quickly escalated, spilling to the outside where Lynch turned the tables and began delivering a relentless assault on Valkyria, shifting the momentum in her favor. Money in the Bank 2025 : Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria Women's Intercontinental Title Match Results Lyra Valkyria attacks Becky Lynch - WWE MITB 6/7/25 Once both competitors re-entered the ring, Becky Lynch unleashed a flurry of heavy strikes on Valkyria, looking to end the match early. Despite Lynch's offensive onslaught, Valkyria repeatedly kicked out of the pin attempts, refusing to stay down. Determined to capture the Women's Intercontinental Title, Becky kept Valkyria grounded, dominating much of the match. However, Valkyria eventually mounted a comeback, launching her own offense and shifting the momentum back in her direction. Lynch responded with more punishing moves and nearly secured the win with several close pinfalls, but Valkyria continued to show incredible resilience. Becky then brought Valkyria to the top turnbuckle, setting up for a high-impact move, but Valkyria countered with a massive Superplex. She immediately went for the pin, but Lynch kicked out just in time. Becky then locked in a vicious submission hold, but Valkyria managed to crawl to the ropes and break free. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In a dramatic sequence, Valkyria launched herself at Lynch with a crossbody through the ropes. She then positioned Lynch across the barricade and delivered a leg drop from the announce table before tossing her back into the ring. Ascending the top rope, Valkyria went airborne, but Lynch countered mid-flight with a powerbomb and went for another pin. Valkyria kicked out again. As she stood on the middle rope with Lynch on her shoulders, Becky countered with a devastating Manhandle Slam, but Valkyria once again survived the pin attempt. Lynch then sent Valkyria crashing spine-first into the ring post and followed up with a uranage on the outside. Back in the ring, the two exchanged hard-hitting forearms and traded pinning combinations until Lynch finally secured the three-count to earn a hard-fought victory over Valkyria.
Economic Times
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 set for Inglewood with full match card revealed
WWE superstars prepare for Money in the Bank 2025, featuring ladder matches, a women's title defense, and a tag team contest live from Inglewood, California WWE will present the 16th annual Money in the Bank premium live event this weekend at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event maintains WWE's recent trend of short-format shows and includes four matches on the main card. As customary, two of those matches will be the signature men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder matches. The women's Money in the Bank match features six competitors: Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Naomi, and Rhea Ripley. The field offers a balance of veteran talent and new contenders. On the men's side, Seth Rollins leads the lineup alongside LA Knight, Andrade, Solo Sikoa, Penta, and El Grande Americano. Rollins, who previously won the Money in the Bank match in 2014 and cashed in successfully at WrestleMania 31, enters as the favorite. These ladder matches will determine which male and female competitors receive future championship match opportunities at a time and place of their choosing. In the lone championship bout on the card, Lyra Valkyria will defend the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. This marks the second meeting between the two during this title reign. Valkyria defeated Lynch last month at WWE Backlash. Per the stipulation, if Lynch fails to win, she will not be eligible to challenge for the title again during Valkyria's current reign. The card also features a tag team match with high-profile implications. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso will face the pairing of John Cena and Logan Paul. Rhodes recently lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cena at WrestleMania 41 in April. Jey Uso, meanwhile, successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Paul in a recent encounter. The match pairs longtime allies Rhodes and Uso against opponents with recent title history, contributing additional storyline context to the event. Cena and Paul team up following their respective championship pursuits, while Rhodes and Uso continue to align as key figures in WWE's top-tier narrative arcs. With the final card confirmed, WWE Money in the Bank 2025 positions itself as one of the company's major summer events. The combination of title stakes, ladder match suspense, and returning stars adds multiple layers of interest heading into the show at the Intuit Dome.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Money in the Bank 2025 set for Inglewood with full match card revealed
Full match card set for WWE Money in the Bank 2025 WWE will present the 16th annual Money in the Bank premium live event this weekend at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event maintains WWE's recent trend of short-format shows and includes four matches on the main card. As customary, two of those matches will be the signature men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder matches. The women's Money in the Bank match features six competitors: Alexa Bliss , Roxanne Perez, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Naomi, and Rhea Ripley. The field offers a balance of veteran talent and new contenders. On the men's side, Seth Rollins leads the lineup alongside LA Knight, Andrade, Solo Sikoa, Penta, and El Grande Americano. Rollins, who previously won the Money in the Bank match in 2014 and cashed in successfully at WrestleMania 31, enters as the favorite. These ladder matches will determine which male and female competitors receive future championship match opportunities at a time and place of their choosing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mouth Wrinkles Are No Match For This Little-Known Drugstore Wrinkle Cream Lift & Firm Undo Title defense and tag team match round out the Inglewood card In the lone championship bout on the card, Lyra Valkyria will defend the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. This marks the second meeting between the two during this title reign. Valkyria defeated Lynch last month at WWE Backlash. Per the stipulation, if Lynch fails to win, she will not be eligible to challenge for the title again during Valkyria's current reign. The card also features a tag team match with high-profile implications. Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso will face the pairing of John Cena and Logan Paul. Rhodes recently lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cena at WrestleMania 41 in April. Jey Uso, meanwhile, successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Paul in a recent encounter. Live Events The match pairs longtime allies Rhodes and Uso against opponents with recent title history, contributing additional storyline context to the event. Cena and Paul team up following their respective championship pursuits, while Rhodes and Uso continue to align as key figures in WWE's top-tier narrative arcs. With the final card confirmed, WWE Money in the Bank 2025 positions itself as one of the company's major summer events. The combination of title stakes, ladder match suspense, and returning stars adds multiple layers of interest heading into the show at the Intuit Dome.
