WWE WrestleMania 42 Introduces New Championship Match

WWE has added a new championship match to next month’s WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The announcement followed developments on Monday Night Raw involving Becky Lynch and AJ Lee.

Raw confrontation

On Raw, Becky Lynch addressed her recent attack on Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee. Lynch said she believed the issue was over, but her daughter was humming Lee’s entrance music at home.

AJ Lee then appeared on the ramp and issued a challenge. She called for a final match to prove she is the best of her generation and Lynch’s.

Match confirmed for WrestleMania

Lynch accepted Lee’s challenge and framed the encounter as part of a larger plan. WWE’s WrestleMania 42 will therefore include a new championship match.

The bout is now official for the Las Vegas premium live event next month.

History between the two

This will be the third singles meeting since Lee’s return. Lee holds a 3-0 record against Lynch in recent encounters.

The prior meetings included a mixed tag at Wrestlepalooza, a women’s WarGames at Survivor Series, and a one-on-one at Elimination Chamber.

At Elimination Chamber, Lee captured the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title from Lynch.

Notable milestones

Lynch noted that Lee last competed at WrestleMania 31 in 2015 before a long absence. Lynch also reminded viewers she led the women’s division to the WrestleMania main event.

Becky Lynch was a winner in the WrestleMania 35 main event. She defeated Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair in the first women’s main event at WrestleMania.

Stakes and context

Lee has been used on a part-time basis since her return to the company. Holding a title while appearing part time presents challenges for long-term storytelling.

For Lynch, the match represents an opportunity to regain momentum. A win would affect the Women’s Intercontinental Title scene going forward.

This report was prepared for Filmogaz.com. Stay tuned for further updates as WrestleMania 42 approaches.