St. Louis, Missouri – Becky Lynch made a tumultuous return to WWE, quickly capturing tag team gold alongside her friend Lyra Valkyria at WrestleMania 41. However, their celebration was short-lived as they lost the titles just 24 hours later to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez during Monday Night Raw.
This swift defeat ignited a fiery response from Lynch, who turned on Valkyria, admitting to a longstanding grudge connected to Bayley. This betrayal not only shattered their friendship but also set the stage for a dramatic showdown at Backlash, where they faced off in an Intercontinental Championship match.
The tension during the bout escalated as Lynch began to show signs of desperation. Demonstrating her veteran cunning, she attempted to use a folding chair, only to have the referee intervene and remove the weapon from the equation. While the referee was distracted with the chair, Lynch seized the opportunity to unmask the top turnbuckle, which added to the chaos of the match.
As the contest progressed, Valkyria appeared to gain the upper hand, almost finishing the match in her favor. Just as she looked set to secure the victory, Lynch resorted to underhanded tactics, including an eye poke. Remarkably, Valkyria managed to execute a roll-up to claim the pinfall, marking a significant victory in her young career.
After the match, an agitated Lynch unleashed a vicious attack on her former partner, leaving Valkyria battered in the ring. WWE personnel were called in to separate the two, highlighting the escalating rift between them. Commentary suggested Lynch may have also sustained an injury during the fracas, particularly to her nose.
Despite the post-match turmoil, the evening undeniably spotlighted Valkyria as a rising star in the WWE landscape. Her resilience in overcoming Lynch’s numerous attempts to undermine her demonstrated her potential as a formidable competitor.
WrestleMania and Backlash results indicate a shifting dynamic in the women’s division, with Valkyria’s performance potentially signaling a new era. As the fallout from this match unfolds, fans are eager to see how Lynch will respond and what this means for Valkyria’s burgeoning career.