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WWE Raw _June 23, 2025 - Bayley Vs Becky Lynch _ WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Match
WWE Raw _June 23, 2025 - Bayley Vs Becky Lynch _ WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Match
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00:00Bailey, long time rivalry renewed here tonight.
00:30The following contest, scheduled for one fall, is for the Women's Intercontinental Championship!
00:46Introducing first, the challenger from San Jose, California, Bailey!
01:04And her opponent, from Dublin, Ireland, she is the Women's Intercontinental Champion!
01:24The man, Becky Lynch!
01:34For the ninth time, these two rivals will go one-on-one.
01:39Becky Lynch holding an edge of five wins to three the last time they went one-on-one.
01:45Back in February of 2023, over two years ago, when they met inside a steel cage match.
01:51Tonight, it is for the coveted Women's Intercontinental Championship.
01:55And an interesting note, Corey, Bailey is actually competing in this matchup, she told me earlier today,
02:00in the gear she was planning to wear at WrestleMania.
02:02Before that was taken away from her by the attack by Becky Lynch a few days prior.
02:08Now that the bell has rung, we are about to find out where Bailey truly exists in this game.
02:13Where is Bailey's head?
02:14Is she as ready as she says she is, or was WrestleMania the thread that will unravel the great career of Bailey?
02:21This is the first match for Bailey since April 14th, in the days prior to WrestleMania.
02:29Hasn't held a championship since SummerSlam of last year, when she was defeated by the Queen of the Ring, Nia Jax.
02:36Becky Lynch now, coming Bailey away.
02:38Very emotional confrontation between these two last week, Corey.
02:43There's a great deal of history between both of these women, as Bailey begins to tee off on the champion.
02:48But the reality of the situation is, they came up through NXT together.
02:51Sure, they teamed alongside one another.
02:53They were two of the great four horsewomen.
02:55But the fact is, they both evolved in their own separate ways as competitors.
02:59These are two totally different women.
03:00And of course, Bailey, a former NXT Women's Champion.
03:03Becky as well, although Becky would win that title.
03:05But once she had made it to the main roster, and now Bailey, ooh, with a sliding elbow to the spine.
03:12Bailey again, sliding clothesline.
03:14Oh, Becky able to roll through.
03:15And this counter.
03:17Looking for the disarmer, and Bailey, who knows her so well, able to counter.
03:20Uh-oh, looking for Roseflam perhaps.
03:23Familiarity breeds contempt.
03:24These two have competed against one another on multiple occasions.
03:27They definitely studied one another.
03:29And they both look to be at the top of their game tonight, with the Intercontinental Championship on the line.
03:32As you mentioned earlier, they came up together, trained together.
03:36One of the original four horsewomen.
03:39And I would just say, personally, whoa.
03:41Hanging Becky up on the second rope.
03:43Their mindsets are completely different.
03:45Bailey has always done her best to look out for the rest of the roster.
03:48Well, at times.
03:49Think about, for the majority of her career, she brought damage control to WWE.
03:53Bailey regularly goes down to the Performance Center to keep an eye on the up-and-comers in NXT.
03:58Oh!
03:59Elbow to the back of the neck.
04:00Becky Lynch realized that sometimes the secret to success is stepping out on your own.
04:04Forget the fans.
04:05Forget the rest of the roster.
04:06Make your money, win your titles.
04:08You know, just turn your back on everyone.
04:10Just ask Lyra Valkyria all about that.
04:13Becky, of course, has chipped Bailey out of WrestleMania with a sneak attack.
04:17Becky would team with Lyra.
04:18They'd win the tag titles.
04:19The next, coming up, then on Raw, they'd lose the titles.
04:22And Becky would turn on Lyra.
04:24Bailey!
04:25All means to an end, Cole.
04:28Becky, again, looking for the long bar of this armor, and Bailey able to counter.
04:32Both these women, winners of the women's rumble over the years.
04:35Bailey, a Money in the Bank ladder match winner.
04:38Bailey launched out to the apron.
04:41Big right hand connects.
04:42Down goes the champion.
04:43Bailey making the climb toward the top.
04:46And Becky on the apron, trying to make it back to her feet.
04:51That was a smart decision.
04:52A veteran move by Bailey, repositioning herself.
04:54Oh!
04:54Well, maybe not.
04:56Becky able to take control.
04:58And about tearing Bailey's arm out of her socket.
05:02Becky's taking over.
05:03And I know, Corey, one of the things that many people were afraid of was that Becky was going to target the arm of Bailey.
05:18The reason for that is that is what Becky attacked to take Bailey out of WrestleMania and cost her a couple of months of her career.
05:26Listen, the only one who needs to be afraid of that is Bailey.
05:29Becky Lynch is an incredibly smart competitor.
05:31She's a veteran of the game.
05:32She knows that there's a weakness, and she's exploiting it.
05:36Becky yelling at me for some reason.
05:38But nonetheless, Becky Lynch has taken over and targeting the previously injured arm of Bailey.
05:44This is a wild look in the eyes of the man.
05:52Big form in the corner, rocks the jaw of the challenger.
05:55And this is where Lynch wants to be.
05:57Looking for the Beck sploder.
06:00And Bailey able to block.
06:03Now Scoopper got put her away for the championship.
06:06Becky at two.
06:08Oh, and a close line.
06:10Becky again quickly to the hook of the way.
06:12Taking a kick out by Bailey.
06:15Becky looking for a faster count from her official in this matchup.
06:23Again, you see Bailey really favoring the right arm.
06:27Great strategy by the champ.
06:31It's the name of the game.
06:32It's why Becky Lynch has been to the top of the mountain so many times.
06:36When you sense a weakness, even if it's a potential weakness in your opponent,
06:40you do your best to exploit it.
06:43Maximize the damage.
06:43That's what Lynch is doing right now to great effect.
06:46Well, considering she's the one that caused all this damage back before WrestleMania.
06:49Now, Bailey fighting back.
06:51And notice she used the right arm for offense and it bothered her there.
06:54And trying to fight back.
06:55And every time she delivers a blow with that arm.
06:57Yeah, Bailey desperately needs a respite.
07:00Inside cradle.
07:01For the win and the title.
07:02Kick out at two.
07:05And Becky with a drop kick.
07:07Again, quickly into the cover.
07:09And you can see how Becky understanding how dangerous Bailey is.
07:12Going for every cover she can.
07:14There's certainly a healthy amount of respect as competitors for one another.
07:18Why Becky Lynch is looking to smother the challenger right now.
07:21Not letting Bailey build any type of momentum or create any separation.
07:27It's a veteran strategy.
07:31Bailey trying to fight back.
07:34Back up to her feet.
07:34Again, Becky is just taking control.
07:37Ever since Bailey went to the top rope and Becky re-entered the arm.
07:41It's been all Becky Lynch, the Intercontinental Champion.
07:44And that moment was really a case of strategy.
07:47Bailey hesitated for a moment because she wasn't in the position she wanted to be
07:51and didn't think it would pay off.
07:52But Lynch was one step ahead.
07:55Both women with the same idea.
07:57And both women who clotheslines in the middle of the ring.
08:02There's a collision and both women down.
08:04Critical moment in this matchup in front of over 13,000 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio tonight.
08:17Bailey the challenger.
08:18Becky Lynch the champion.
08:19This is for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
08:22Bailey was in control for much of the matchup until Becky Lynch went after the arm.
08:26The arm that Becky injured right before WrestleMania.
08:29And it's bothered Bailey throughout most of this matchup.
08:32Bailey's been able to fight through the pain.
08:33And here comes the adrenaline dumping the champion belly-to-back suplex.
08:37This is what Lynch wanted to avoid.
08:39Now that runny knee by Bailey.
08:41And Bailey starting to climb back into this.
08:43Becky was going for frequent covers.
08:45Looking to put Bailey away.
08:47Understanding that this rally may come.
08:49Oh, what a take.
08:51Oh, take down by Bailey.
08:52Cover and a kick out at two.
08:56Bailey with a little homage to the legendary Victoria with that side slam.
09:00Not enough to put Becky Lynch away for three.
09:03And Bailey starting to feel it now.
09:08May have the momentum in this matchup.
09:10Becky's in trouble.
09:11And notice how cautiously Bailey's moving at this point.
09:14Understanding she's potentially got an injured arm.
09:17She's not at 100%.
09:18But the opportunity is right.
09:20And Bailey now.
09:20Here we go.
09:21Bailey to belly.
09:22Becky Lynch knows her so well.
09:24Turns it around.
09:25Bailey to the counter into a snap.
09:26There.
09:28Looking for a disarmer perhaps.
09:30Which is Becky's move.
09:31But what a suplex by Lynch.
09:34Brutal belly-to-back by the champion.
09:36Here we go.
09:37And now went for the manhandle slam.
09:39Bailey.
09:39Bailey to belly.
09:40There it is.
09:41Champion to win the title.
09:42Hook of the leg.
09:43For the win.
09:44And a kick out by Lynch.
09:45As expected.
09:50This matchup has delivered back and forth action.
09:53Vicious.
09:54Desperate belly-to-back suplex by the champion.
09:57But the challenger answers with the Bailey-to-belly suplex.
10:00A maneuver that's brought Bailey so much success throughout her career.
10:04But couldn't do the job tonight.
10:05Only two women have held the Intercontinental Championship.
10:08The inaugural winner Lyra Valkyria.
10:11She held it for a number of months.
10:12Until Becky Lynch took the title from her a few weeks ago.
10:14And Bailey looking to become the third Intercontinental Champion of the women's division.
10:21Got another accolade to an incredible career.
10:26And Bailey into the corner.
10:27Becky Lynch out of harm's way.
10:28Bad arm into the turnbuckle for Bailey.
10:30But Bailey.
10:32Showed Becky neck first into the turnbuckle.
10:36And now Bailey.
10:38Oh!
10:39Sunset flip sent Becky spine first into the buckle.
10:42And Bailey with an opportunity.
10:44Cover for the championship.
10:46Becky at two.
10:50Now the frustration becoming obvious on the face of the challenger.
10:54Bailey beginning to question herself.
10:56What else do I have to do?
10:57What else can I show Becky Lynch that the man hasn't already seen?
11:01Now with Becky in trouble.
11:06Bailey going to climb up top.
11:08Bailey's comfortable up there.
11:09We've seen her do this a number of times in the past.
11:12Taking a little bit too much time.
11:14And it allows Becky to regroup.
11:17The extra moment necessary to stabilize herself on the climb may have cost the challenger Bailey.
11:22Both women up in the high-risk district.
11:29High above the rank.
11:31Becky may have the upper hand that blows to the spine.
11:34And Becky and Bailey take it down with a superplex.
11:45And Becky looking for the arm bar.
11:48Arm bar in.
11:49The arm bar is in on Bailey.
11:51Bailey trying to block.
11:52It does a good job.
11:52Back to shoulders.
11:53And a kick out.
11:54Becky now trying to turn it into the disarmor.
11:56And Becky knows her.
11:58Bailey knows her so well.
12:00Able to counter.
12:01Shoulders down.
12:02Kick out by Lynch.
12:06Bailey trying to turn the champion over.
12:08Potentially for a Boston Crab.
12:10Lynch fighting her way out.
12:12There it is.
12:13Half crab.
12:14Half crab by Bailey.
12:15Remember the bad arm.
12:16Yeah, that might be the only reason it's a half crab.
12:18I think Bailey intended on a full Boston Crab.
12:20But her right arm still giving her trouble.
12:22And that may allow Becky Lynch to make it to the ropes and force a break.
12:25Remember, Bailey can only win the title via tap out or pinfall.
12:33And again, that bad arm may have crossed Bailey right there.
12:39That big boot by Lynch.
12:42Becky favoring her knee.
12:44Both of these women leaving everything they have in the center of the ring for the right to become Intercontinental Champion.
12:50Yeah, two of the all-time greats of the women's division.
12:53And WWE battling it out for the Intercontinental Championship.
12:58Two women who blazed the trail in women's evolution.
13:04Oh, there.
13:04Went for the manhandle slam.
13:05Bailey able to counter.
13:07And Bailey with a manhandle slam on the road.
13:09Using Becky's move.
13:11But Becky.
13:12Becky realized exactly what the situation at hand was.
13:15Or was it just momentum that.
13:17No, I think Lynch knew full well.
13:19She just got nailed with her own maneuver.
13:21And had to get the heck out of Dodge ASAP.
13:24Well, Bailey.
13:26Looked like she.
13:27They've had Becky in position to win this match.
13:30And now Bailey sent right over the announce table.
13:32And into our laps here at ringside.
13:34And Becky with an opportunity now.
13:36Well, you mentioned it called Champion's Advantage.
13:44Becky wins this by countout.
13:45She retains her title.
13:47She gets to win, Becky.
13:49Becky, what are you doing?
13:51Becky is burying Bailey.
13:54And to Corey's point, a countout means Becky keeps her championship.
13:58A win is a win is a win when you're the champ.
14:01She just buried Bailey under a number of chairs here at ringside.
14:06And wait a minute.
14:07Over Corey's back.
14:09Lyra Valkyrie out here now.
14:12Coming to Bailey's aid.
14:14Oh, look out, Lyra.
14:15And now Becky Lynch gets in the middle of it.
14:18Lyra Valkyrie is.
14:19Hey, don't touch her.
14:20Are you going to.
14:21Oh, no.
14:22Lyra's had enough.
14:23Lyra up on the apron.
14:24Look, Becky wants Lyra to hit her.
14:27Of course she does.
14:27Becky knows she's going to force it as qualification.
14:29Don't do it.
14:30Don't do it.
14:31Look out, Lyra.
14:31Get out of here.
14:32Go.
14:33Let's stop that.
14:33Come on.
14:34And Bailey threw Lyra out of the way.
14:38Got struck by Lynch.
14:40And now Becky with a baseball slide takes out Valkyrie.
14:44Bailey from behind.
14:45We're going to capitalize.
14:46Just hit the man face.
14:47Burns into the table.
14:48Now Becky up over the table.
14:50Turnabout is fair play.
14:54We've got chaos here at ringside.
14:55Yeah, but Bailey knows she's got to get this continental championship.
14:58Bailey's got to get this one back in the ring.
15:01Bailey won't become champion by count out.
15:04Count of four by the official.
15:06Becky bounced off the ring post.
15:08Bailey's got to get Becky back in the ring.
15:12Bailey might be letting her emotions get the best of her.
15:16Becky's riveted into the barricade.
15:18Bailey sends Becky back into the ring.
15:21Here we go.
15:24Bailey making the climb to the top turnbuckle.
15:27And wait a minute.
15:28Oh, Karrion now attacking Becky.
15:30That's going to call to the slow vacation.
15:33Lyra had enough.
15:34She was taken out by Becky.
15:35And she may have just tossed Bailey the title.
15:38There's no may-have about it.
15:39Cole.
15:39Lyra just screwed Becky over.
15:41This is ridiculous.
15:43Well, she also screwed Bailey over.
15:46And Bailey, I believe, has taken exception to this.
15:50Ladies and gentlemen, as a result of a disqualification, your winner, and still,
16:13the women's intercontinental champion, the man, Becky Lynch.
16:21Corey, the way that I see it is this.
16:23Lyra's been screwed over by Becky Lynch.
16:26She didn't want that to happen to Bailey.
16:27She came out here to help Bailey at ringside.
16:30But then she just got caught up in it all.
16:32And Becky attacked her.
16:34And it may have cost Bailey the championship.
16:36Well, Lyra's insanely jealous of Bailey and her hard work.
16:39And decided to take Bailey's moment.
16:41Not surprised with you on that take.
16:43Let's go.
16:43Let's go.
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