Bayley challenging Becky Lynch for WWE Women’s IC title
Becky Lynch will make her first defense of the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Bayley.
The Man’s first title defense since capturing the IC title from Lyra Valkyria at Money in the Bank is official for the Monday, June 23 WWE Raw episode as announced during this week’s show.
Bayley and Lynch had an in-ring confrontation on Monday’s Raw in a follow-up to Bayley returning last week seeking vengeance on Lynch for attacking her and taking her out of WrestleMania 41 in storyline.
A King of the Ring tournament semifinals matchup will also take place next week on Raw, with Cody Rhodes going one-on-one with Jey Uso. Rhodes advanced to the semis on Friday’s SmackDown, while Uso advanced on this week’s Raw episode.
A Queen of the Ring semifinals bout is also set for the June 23 Raw, with Roxanne Perez facing Jade Cargill.
The announced card for next Monday’s WWE Raw, the final episode before the June 28 Night of Champions event:
WWE Raw, Monday, June 23 —
- Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch defends against Bayley
- King of the Ring semifinals: Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso
- Queen of the Ring semifinals: Jade Cargill vs. Roxanne Perez