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Becky Lynch Clinches Women's Intercontinental Title at WrestleMania 42

4/20/2026

Summary

Lynch Claims Championship

Becky Lynch (WWE Superstar) defeated AJ Lee (WWE Superstar) to win the Women's Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42, using an exposed turnbuckle and a Manhandle Slam at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking a significant moment in their ongoing rivalry.
AJ Lee expressed mixed emotions after the loss, saying, 'This is not goodbye.'
She hinted at a hiatus but said she would return soon.

Summary

Lynch Wins Controversially

Becky Lynch (WWE wrestler) defeated AJ Lee to win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42.
The victory marked Lynch's third Intercontinental Championship reign, a milestone.
The match was contentious because Lynch used underhanded tactics, including exposing a turnbuckle, to win.
Lynch had previously lost the title to Lee at the Elimination Chamber, igniting a rivalry.
Lynch has left Las Vegas as champion for the second consecutive year.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania III, held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome, drew a claimed 93,173 fans, marking a peak in the 1980s wrestling boom. Hulk Hogan's victory over André the Giant became iconic, while the event generated over $1.6 million in ticket sales. This landmark event set the stage for future wrestling narratives, influencing modern storytelling in the WWE.

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Lynch Claims Championship

Becky Lynch (WWE Superstar) defeated AJ Lee (WWE Superstar) to win the Women's Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42, using an exposed turnbuckle and a Manhandle Slam at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking a significant moment in their ongoing rivalry.
AJ Lee expressed mixed emotions after the loss, saying, 'This is not goodbye.'
She hinted at a hiatus but said she would return soon.

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