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LAS VEGAS – Becky Lynch entered an atmosphere that no other WWE female superstar has achieved by winning the Women’s Intercontinental Championship over AJ Lee on Saturday night at WrestleMania 42.
Lynch became the first person to hold the Women’s Intercontinental Championship three times after pinning Lee. She first won the title against Lyra Valkyria in June 2025 and then again against Maxxine Dupri in November.
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Becky Lynch celebrates with the belt after defeating AJ Lee during their Women’s Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 18, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
He dropped the belt on Lee in the Elimination Chamber, sparking a months-long feud with her.
Lee gave Lynch the opportunity to win the title in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 42. But it seemed like Lee was a perfect fit for Lynch’s plans. Despite arguing with referee Jessica Carr for most of the match, Lynch was able to tactfully rip off a rope buckle and use it to her advantage.
Lynch hit Lee with a Manhandle Slam and pinned her for the win.
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AJ Lee reacts after losing to Becky Lynch in their Women’s Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
It is the second year in a row that Lynch will leave Las Vegas as champion. She returned to WWE at WrestleMania 41, teaming with Valkyria, to win the Women’s Tag Team Titles. She will now leave Allegiant Stadium as the Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
Lynch is now a seven-time Women’s Champion, a three-time Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and a two-time Tag Team Champion.
Becky Lynch resists AJ Lee during their Women’s Intercontinental Championship match on the first night of WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 18, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Lee’s reign as champion truly ended before it could begin. WrestleMania 42 was his first appearance at the event in 11 years. It’s unclear where Lee goes from here.
