Women’s Intercontinental Championship clash made official on WWE Raw
Summary
– AJ Lee will defend Women’s IC Title against Becky Lynch
– Match made official during March 23 episode of WWE Raw
– Heated segment escalates rivalry ahead of WrestleMania
WWE made a major match official during the March 23 episode of Monday Night Raw, as AJ Lee will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania. The announcement came after a heated in-ring confrontation between the two rivals.
Becky Lynch opened the segment to a loud negative reaction from the Boston crowd and immediately addressed it. She claimed fans turned on her because of her continued success and said her return was focused on reclaiming the title she helped elevate.
Lynch aimed at AJ Lee, criticizing how she has carried the championship and even referencing her own family, claiming her daughter had started imitating Lee. She doubled down, stating that she ended the Divas Era and intended to do the same to AJ.
AJ Lee quickly interrupted and ran Lynch out of the ring before taking control of the moment. Standing on the announce table, Lee delivered a confident promo, promising to embarrass Lynch again on the biggest stage.
The confrontation led to the official confirmation of their title match for WrestleMania, cementing one of the most personal rivalries heading into the event.
Lee ended the segment by calling herself the favorite wrestler of fans and even Lynch’s own household, while Lynch remained confident in her ability to win when it matters most.
