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LAS VEGAS – Becky Lynch stepped into an atmosphere no other WWE female Superstar has ever achieved when she won 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 she pinned 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, Nev., on April 18, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
She dropped the belt to Lee at Elimination Chamber, sparking a month-long feud with her.
Lee gave Lynch the shot at the title in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 42. But Lee seemed to play right into Lynch’s plans. Despite arguing with referee Jessica Carr for most of the match, Lynch was able to tactfully take down a turnbuckle 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)
This is the second year in a row that Lynch has left Las Vegas as the champion. She returned to WWE at WrestleMania 41, teaming with Valkyria, to win the women’s tag titles. She will now leave Allegiant Stadium as the Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
Lynch is now a seven-time Women’s Champion, three-time Women’s Intercontinental Champion, and two-time Tag Team Champion.
Becky Lynch faces AJ Lee during their Women’s Intercontinental Championship match on April 18, 2026 at WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Lee’s reign as champion really ended before it could really begin. WrestleMania 42 was her first appearance at the event in 11 years. It’s unclear where Lee will go from here.
