Becky Lynch Makes WWE History at WrestleMania 42

Becky Lynch made history Saturday night at WrestleMania 42, claiming her third Women's Intercontinental Championship and becoming the first woman to reach that milestone. The win over AJ Lee at Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium adds another groundbreaking achievement to her already impressive career.

Lynch first captured the title in June 2025 against Lyra Valkyria, then reclaimed it from Maxxine Dupri in November. After losing the belt to Lee at the Elimination Chamber, the monthlong rivalry built to this WrestleMania showdown where Lynch earned her shot at redemption.

The match itself showcased Lynch's tactical wrestling style. Despite constant arguments with referee Jessica Carr throughout the bout, Lynch strategically used a loosened rope buckle to her advantage before delivering her signature Manhandle Slam for the pin.

This marks Lynch's second consecutive year leaving Las Vegas as a champion. At WrestleMania 41, she returned to WWE and teamed with Valkyria to capture the women's tag titles, making this year's solo victory even sweeter.

Why This Inspires

Lynch's achievement represents more than personal success. She now holds an incredible 12 championship titles: seven women's championships, three intercontinental titles, and two tag team championships.

Her journey shows what persistence and skill can accomplish in a sport that only recently created equal championship opportunities for women. The Women's Intercontinental Championship itself is a relatively new addition to WWE, making Lynch's three-time record even more remarkable.

For Lee, the loss ended her championship reign in her first WrestleMania appearance in 11 years. While her title run was brief, her return to wrestling's biggest stage after such a long absence shows it's never too late for a comeback.

Lynch continues proving that breaking barriers and making history can happen at any stage of a career.