Lyra Valkyria Retains WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title Over Becky Lynch at Backlash 2025

Asuka has established herself as one of WWE's most accomplished female wrestlers, becoming a Triple Crown Champion faster than anyone else and maintaining an undefeated streak from 2015 until WrestleMania 34 in 2018. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch, celebrated as one of the greatest women's wrestlers in WWE history, has been involved in a high-profile rivalry with Lyra Valkyria throughout 2025. At WWE Backlash 2025, Valkyria retained the Women's Intercontinental Championship by defeating Lynch in a hard-fought match, marking a significant win for Valkyria and continuing Lynch's recent string of setbacks, including a quick loss of the Women's Tag Team Championship with Valkyria shortly after WrestleMania 41. The rivalry is intensified by Lynch's heel turn and her storyline ambition to prove she is the best women's wrestler ever, aiming both to elevate herself and the Women’s Intercontinental title. WWE even highlighted Lynch’s struggles against Valkyria, underscoring Valkyria's ascendancy over the veteran star. Lynch's career includes becoming a Grand Slam Champion and participating in historic matches, but recent events show her facing challenges as new talents like Valkyria rise.