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LAS VEGAS– Becky Lynch entered an atmosphere that no other female WWE superstar has ever achieved by winning the Women’s Intercontinental Championship from 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 in their Women’s Intercontinental Championship match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 18, 2026. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
She dropped the belt to Lee at the Elimination Chamber, sparking a months-long feud with her.
Lee gave Lynch a title shot in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 42. But it appears Lee played right into Lynch’s plans. Despite arguing with referee Jessica Carr for most of the match, Lynch was able to tactfully demolish a loop of rope 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 champion. She returned to WWE at WrestleMania 41, teaming with Valkyria, to win the women’s 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 holds off AJ Lee during their Women’s Intercontinental Championship match on night one 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 ended before it could truly begin. WrestleMania 42 was his first appearance at the event in 11 years. It’s unclear where Lee will go from here.
