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00:00:00and this is st louis missouri the gateway to the west in a city deeply rooted in professional
00:00:15wrestling tradition flying along the banks of the mighty mississippi st louis is home to the
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00:00:36responsible for this but my best friend broadcaster colleague pat mcafee heading into the ring tonight
00:00:42in action against a vicious and dangerous former world champion gunther is here mcafee and gunther
00:00:52live tonight he's the she's the inaugural intercontinental champion lyra valkyria
00:00:59looking for retribution and revenge against well her former mentor the seven-time world champion
00:01:07the man becky lynch looks to win the intercontinental championship here live tonight
00:01:13and this is the hometown of this man seeking his 15th world title randy orton john cena live at backlash
00:01:31what a weekend it was in las vegas
00:01:41you don't mean anything to me because the last real champ
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00:02:09you are the latest legend that i have to put down
00:02:15i'm not the one who tapped out
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00:02:49this is how the title reign begins with the scrunching regulators welcome to wwe backlash
00:03:07you're gonna be in for one hell of a night winners right history
00:03:19and now morgan and morgan presents wwe backlash
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00:03:52we are sold out with 17 155 wwe fans on hand for wwe backlash
00:04:05the following is a fatal four-way match for the united states champions
00:04:34hello good everybody and ringside
00:05:04tonight tonight i'm michael cole from monday night raw he's wade barrett from friday night
00:05:07smackdown our normal partner pat mcafee not here tonight because he has a match with gutter
00:05:12later on but what a way to kick off the night for the u.s title yeah what is likely to be one of the
00:05:17most physical matches of the year championship on the line packed arena and they are bellowing out
00:05:23support for the mega star l a night yeah tremendous tremendous statistics from our jackie redmond during
00:05:30the countdown show la night has been extremely successful so far in 2025 more wins than just about
00:05:39about anyone
00:05:48so
00:05:49so
00:06:23Next, from Aaron Scotland, weighing in at 275 pounds,
00:06:36Drew McIntyre!
00:06:41Drew McIntyre has not held a championship since WrestleMania 40,
00:06:46some near 14 months ago.
00:06:49Tonight, he won the World Heavyweight title, defeating Seth Rollins,
00:06:53only to hold it for five-plus minutes before being cashed in on by one of the men in this matchup tonight,
00:06:58Damian Priest.
00:07:00And those 14 months have been the longest of McIntyre's career.
00:07:06Well, just cast your eyes on Drew McIntyre.
00:07:09That physique is undeniably fab.
00:07:13But the grimace on the face tells its story.
00:07:16Drew McIntyre is livid that he is in a fatal four-way matchup this evening
00:07:21instead of a one-on-one match after winning a number-one contenders match on SmackDown a couple of weeks ago.
00:07:29He aims to make these three opponents pay this evening.
00:07:39Well, McIntyre yesterday on SmackDown did connect with a play more to the jaw of the champ, Jacob Batu.
00:07:47That could be the pathway to victory and gold tonight for McIntyre.
00:07:52And a win here, capturing the United States Championship would make Drew McIntyre a Grand Slam champ.
00:07:59Thank you, Tim.
00:08:29From New York City,
00:08:38weighing in at 249 pounds, Damian Priest.
00:08:48Damian Priest is a former United States champion.
00:08:52Would love to win the gold back here tonight.
00:08:59No one will ever forget Backlash two years ago in Puerto Rico.
00:09:05Damian Priest and Bad Bunny.
00:09:08One of the most incredible matchups we've seen in this event.
00:09:12As we celebrate the 20th Backlash here tonight.
00:09:17Damian Priest has a major point to prove after losing the Sin City Street Fight at WrestleMania 41.
00:09:25One of his opponents tonight, Drew McIntyre, something the Street King Priest wants to make good this evening.
00:09:32And tonight, Backlash is brought to you in part by Papa John's.
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00:10:13Cast, two, count, five, two.
00:10:18And the opponent from Sacramento, California
00:10:46is the United States Champion.
00:10:53The Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Batuu.
00:11:04Ladies and gentlemen, the United States Champion Jacob Batuu has never been pinned or
00:11:08made to submit since his arrival here in WWE.
00:11:12The interesting thing about this matchup tonight, Wade, is he doesn't have to be pinned or be submitted in order to lose his United States Championship.
00:11:21Because the first man to gain pinball submission becomes the champion.
00:11:24Yeah, that's why Drew McIntyre's reaction to this becoming a fatal four-way is a little surprising to me.
00:11:31I think the pathway to victory for LA Knight, Damian Priest and indeed the Scottish Terminator McIntyre is that much easier in that they don't have to pin the current champion.
00:11:44A man who may well be unpinnable.
00:11:46Jacob Batuu staring across the ring at that man, LA Knight.
00:11:50The man Batuu defeated at WrestleMania in an incredible match for the United States title.
00:11:56What a shock.
00:11:57McIntyre has a scowl on his face as he makes his way to the ring to officially begin this match for the prestigious United States Championship.
00:12:07Dozens of WWE Hall of Famers have held this title over the years.
00:12:11Of course, the very first crowned back in 1974.
00:12:14Someone who this part of the world knows very well.
00:12:17The late great Harley Grace.
00:12:19The first ever United States Champion and inspiration for many men on the current roster in WWE.
00:12:26So Wade, strategy tonight for these men in this match.
00:12:31Avoid the man that the world is chanting the name of right now, Jacob Batuu.
00:12:41Try and focus all of your energies on softening up one of the other two and stay out of this cold, violent barbarians way.
00:12:49Yeah, and no surprise that the two rivalries have split off to start this match, Batuu and LA Knight.
00:12:54Of course, McIntyre and Priest.
00:12:59We talked a lot on the countdown show whether Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest nearly 14 long,
00:13:0414 month rivalry with each other will possibly cost them in this match tonight.
00:13:09Immediately vacating the ring and leaving the edge to the champ of the former champion.
00:13:13Look at that.
00:13:14My God.
00:13:15Neckbreaker by Knight as Batuu went head first off the post and Priest now into the ring.
00:13:20Priest and LA Knight were tagging together last night.
00:13:23The second the match ended, they started throwing fists at one another.
00:13:26All bets are off now, every man for himself.
00:13:31And LA Knight now.
00:13:32Oh, and there's that slingshot.
00:13:33Shoulder right to the chest of Jacob Batuu.
00:13:36Look at two driven into LA Knight's knees and LA Knight.
00:13:41Focused here in the early going tonight.
00:13:44Out of the blocks is the mega star, he wants his gold back.
00:13:48And LA Knight now.
00:14:01DDT.
00:14:02Lance Damian Priest tonight is so focused here, Wade.
00:14:05Well, this has been an absolute cakewalk thus far for the mega star.
00:14:10But putting one of these men down for the three count is a very tall order this early in a match.
00:14:15Fatuu going for the Samoan drop, but again, LA Knight counters it.
00:14:18And here's the cover now.
00:14:20And a kick out by Fatuu off that inverted DDT by LA Knight.
00:14:25It's been a two minute highlight reel of LA Knight's ability thus far.
00:14:29This was not what anyone was anticipating.
00:14:31But you do fear the mega star may well run out of steam at this kind of pace.
00:14:36And Damian Priest goes after Jacob Fatuu as the champion starts to fight back.
00:14:40Remember, Knight was embarrassed at the way that he lost at WrestleMania.
00:14:44It was a great match, but he did not want to lose the title on the grand stage.
00:14:48And a big elbow drops Fatuu again.
00:14:50The contagion between Priest and the mega star once again.
00:14:54Let me take you so far in a match like this.
00:14:57A temporary alliance formed here.
00:14:59Because remember, it's every man for himself when it comes to a fatal four way.
00:15:04Fatuu driven into the post.
00:15:06And now LA Knight, just like I said, temporary alliance.
00:15:09Well, I like the alliance in taking out Jacob Fatuu, my God.
00:15:12What a throw by McIntyre.
00:15:13What an absolute domineering powerhouse.
00:15:16And Priest planted off a spinebuster.
00:15:18Is this the pace you expected?
00:15:22What?
00:15:23Neckbreaker.
00:15:24It's not a pace that can be kept up for long, not with the mass of these bodies.
00:15:28These are four huge competitors.
00:15:30Neckbreaker to.
00:15:31Jacob Fatuu and after a trio of neckbreakers,
00:15:34Drew McIntyre is going to wow us with his athleticism into a kippa.
00:15:39That's a 275 pound man, ladies and gentlemen.
00:15:42Just an unfair number of gifts bestowed upon Drew McIntyre.
00:15:47McIntyre looking for a Claymore and he's intercepted by LA Knight.
00:15:51You talked about it earlier, the Claymore to Fatuu last night almost repeated itself here 24 hours later.
00:15:57Well, we've seen time and time again already in this match the inherent problem of a fatal four way.
00:16:01There is always a fresh opponent lurking and waiting to strike when you least expect it.
00:16:07That step up kick by Priest and Fatuu now on the top rope.
00:16:11Damian Priest gonna go up high as well.
00:16:13So agile for a while.
00:16:14Big man and a Hurricane Rana sends Fatuu across the ring.
00:16:17Six foot five superstars should be capable of moves like that.
00:16:21And Priest.
00:16:23Just one wrinkle in the massive playbook of this powerful Puerto Rican.
00:16:28And now Damian Priest takes out Fatuu on the other side.
00:16:32That flat liner taking out LA Knight.
00:16:35McIntyre finds his way back into the ring as well.
00:16:38Priest turns his attention again to the champion.
00:16:40And a big kick by Priest again.
00:16:43This cost Priest if you remember this move here.
00:16:51Old school from the top ropes against McIntyre at WrestleMania.
00:16:54And this turns into a cross body.
00:16:56In costume this time worked perfectly.
00:16:58And now a big clothesline turns Fatuu inside out.
00:17:01And Jacob Fatuu has got zero momentum so far in this matchup.
00:17:05The other trio at moments have looked like they're closing in on victory.
00:17:11And perhaps that facade of invincibility is being chipped away on Fatuu by the other three competitors.
00:17:18Focused their biggest offense on Jacob Fatuu,
00:17:21perhaps realizing he is the most durable threat in the matchup.
00:17:25Spinning a heel kick by Damian Priest who now finds himself in control.
00:17:30I'm impressed because Priest is in control and he's not breathing heavy at all.
00:17:34This deep into a matchup from a lot of offense.
00:17:36Wake up.
00:17:37Oh, look at this.
00:17:38Now Fatuu.
00:17:39Oh, a drop out of the barricade.
00:17:40Interesting he said that about Priest.
00:17:43I talked to him earlier today.
00:17:44He said ever since WrestleMania he's increased his cardio.
00:17:47He's tightened up the diet and I have no interest in being anywhere near this man because he is completely unhinged.
00:17:57Here's a man who, I've told this story before, spent a number of times in jail, got out, had to sleep on a mattress.
00:18:04Said I'm never going back there again.
00:18:05I'm going to become a wrestler.
00:18:06I'm going to make some money.
00:18:07And I'm going to destroy people in the process.
00:18:09I'm going to use that killer instinct that I learned in jail and take it out on everybody here in WWE.
00:18:15We got two alpha males from opposite sides of the planet about to square off.
00:18:22No back down in either one of these men.
00:18:25McIntyre and Fatuu.
00:18:27All gas no breaks doesn't do you any good when you hit a brick wall.
00:18:32That's the words of McIntyre.
00:18:35Quite the moment building here in St. Louis.
00:18:50Fatuu and McIntyre exchanging blows.
00:18:53Now it's McIntyre is a bit wobbly, but a headbutt.
00:19:09By Drew and a big shoulder tackle.
00:19:14Drew McIntyre might be about to get dog walked.
00:19:18Puff up Samoa and drop.
00:19:21What?
00:19:22That's what he said.
00:19:23This guy's a quote machine.
00:19:25Can you translate that?
00:19:26I think it means, do you know what I mean?
00:19:29Got it.
00:19:30Into the corner.
00:19:31Pay an homage to, of course, Umaga and Rukishi.
00:19:34Not the kind of guy I want to have many conversations with, but like everyone else,
00:19:39I want to stare on in awe at the power of Jacob Fatuu.
00:19:44Yeah, I made sure there was a table between us when I spoke with him earlier.
00:19:47Gotta stay a safe distance away from this man.
00:19:50The problem is he can close distance in double quick time.
00:19:54Indeed it is an incredible athlete for his size, the power and the agility, the strength and the thickness.
00:20:06The high impact offensive style.
00:20:08He's also absorbed more punishment than anyone else in this matchup, yet now he is firmly in control.
00:20:14What does that tell you?
00:20:15Well, he took a little bit too much time there, and McIntyre breaking the eyes.
00:20:19The official can do nothing, because remember, no disqualification in a fatal four-way match.
00:20:24You simply gotta go savage against Jacob Fatuu.
00:20:28Do what you gotta do to get it done.
00:20:30And now LA Knight across McIntyre.
00:20:34Stops away at the midsection of McIntyre.
00:20:37McIntyre is in trouble now.
00:20:40Will that frenzy of energy take it over this place?
00:20:44LA Knight into the corner.
00:20:47McIntyre, not able to do anything as LA Knight now heads to the top rope.
00:20:54Time to go to work on the champ.
00:20:56Fatuu able to knock him away.
00:20:58But Priest down, McIntyre tied up.
00:21:00This is effectively a one-on-one match.
00:21:02This is where you need to get to, to get victory here.
00:21:05What the hell is Fatuu thinking?
00:21:07And look at the core strength of McIntyre as he sends Fatuu into Knight, and Jacob Fatuu follows it up.
00:21:13Well, what an incredible pivot from-
00:21:16And now a suicide dive, and Priest driven into the announce table.
00:21:19Jacob Fatuu has him on their feet in St. Les.
00:21:24This guy is an absolute athletic freak.
00:21:28And he's causing another kill.
00:21:30Swan time from the top.
00:21:32An LA Knight, blood force trauma.
00:21:38Priest, south of heaven.
00:21:42Claymore by McIntyre.
00:21:45All of the nukes.
00:21:47Priest into the cover.
00:21:48Priest into the cover.
00:21:49Priest into the cover.
00:21:50McIntyre breaks things up.
00:21:51Priest almost was able to steal it.
00:21:53God, talk about stealing defeat from the jaws of victory.
00:21:57McIntyre almost falling on his own sword there.
00:22:01This is absolutely incredible.
00:22:03First part two with the swan time.
00:22:06But that wasn't it Wade.
00:22:07Unloading all of the heavy artillery.
00:22:09Do not turn your back.
00:22:10Do not celebrate.
00:22:11BFT from the mega star.
00:22:14Full of it immediately by a cushion south of heaven.
00:22:17What a McIntyre hitting the big one.
00:22:20All four men are down.
00:22:22It's for the prestigious United States Championship.
00:22:27Incredible electricity here.
00:22:3317,000 plus in St. Louis.
00:22:37Two things guaranteed.
00:22:39To win, you need to take your body to places your opponents won't.
00:22:43And secondly, all four of these men are gonna need major medical intervention when this one is over.
00:22:49Well, maybe not Fatou, who's back to his feet and shaking and juking and driving.
00:22:54And now, McIntyre caught him.
00:22:58And now Drew, looking at the Future Shock DDT.
00:23:01About that medical attention call.
00:23:04And Fatou now rolls out to the apron.
00:23:06L.A. Knight able to counter.
00:23:08Look for the BFT.
00:23:09L.A. Knight got caught up with Fatou, rolled out of the ring.
00:23:13And now McIntyre after shock again.
00:23:15I should say the Future Shock again by McIntyre.
00:23:18Kip up now by Drew.
00:23:21We're all feeling the aftershocks of the level of impacts these competitors are absorbing.
00:23:26Drew's cooking something up here like a tightly coiled.
00:23:31Three, two, one.
00:23:35Claymore!
00:23:36Drew McIntyre into the cover.
00:23:39Hooks the leg.
00:23:41Three, two, one.
00:23:43And Priest, Priest pulled the rep out before a three count.
00:23:45Rebs can't do anything, no disqualification.
00:23:49And once again, Damian Priest has screwed Drew McIntyre out of a championship.
00:23:55Perfectly legal but incredibly underhanded.
00:23:59Priest just haunting the career of Drew McIntyre.
00:24:03But again, Wade, we talked about this earlier tonight.
00:24:06With this awesome animosity between these two men spill out and cost them the match.
00:24:11Priest just cost McIntyre a title again.
00:24:14Meanwhile, Fatou back into the ring.
00:24:16And this has just played into the hands of Jacob Fatou and potentially L.A. Knight.
00:24:22Well, maybe to Fatou because he's just delivering headbutt after headbutt tonight.
00:24:27And it's Roland Tenson-
00:24:30Got it, I mean!
00:24:31A one-on-one matchup because McIntyre and Priest are down and
00:24:35the timekeepers there are in.
00:24:36But for the moonsault, Knight rolled out of harm's way.
00:24:39Now it's L.A. Knight's turn.
00:24:41It's the moonsault that has taken everyone out.
00:24:44L.A. Knight just getting away in the neck of time.
00:24:46What does everybody want?
00:24:48L.A. Knight here!
00:24:51On the top rope, big elbow, down goes the champ.
00:24:54One, two, three.
00:24:57Knight now, top rope again.
00:24:59Delivers the elbow to the heart of Fatou.
00:25:01Knight into the cover to retain, I should say, regain his championship.
00:25:05And a two and a half!
00:25:07So small of the megastar, you have to stack offense against something.
00:25:12Wait a second.
00:25:13Meanwhile, the fight between McIntyre and Priest has now spilled out
00:25:16onto the floor seats of the WWE fans here.
00:25:20McIntyre's driven off of-
00:25:21He's bored at work!
00:25:22He's bored at work!
00:25:23Equipment case, you know, talking trash to the camera.
00:25:26Well, you certainly can't win a match all the way out there.
00:25:28These two completely focused on one another and not victory at this point, it seems.
00:25:33What the hell are they going now?
00:25:35McIntyre and Priest up in that area for where our audio and our video equipment are all stored, those massive crates.
00:25:46Nothing positive ever happens from this position.
00:25:49And now up top, McIntyre looking to take Priest out of the entire equation.
00:25:54That is a long, old drop goal.
00:25:56And Priest now, breaking the eyeballs of McIntyre.
00:26:04A little payback.
00:26:05And again, the rage, the disdain between these two coming to a boiling point tonight.
00:26:16Oh God, oh God.
00:26:17Priest lifting McIntyre up top of the head and chunk slam.
00:26:21All the way to the floor.
00:26:23My God, that was a kamikaze.
00:26:26South of heaven taking out McIntyre, but at what cost?
00:26:30McIntyre's down, Priest is down.
00:26:39LA Knight and Fatou are down at ringside as we take another look.
00:26:43Watch this impact, Wade.
00:26:45Oh my God, a standard south of heaven is bad enough.
00:26:47But with the elevated height crashing through a table, both men may well be wiped out by this.
00:26:55Such is their level of hatred for one another.
00:26:59Again, we speculated about this earlier.
00:27:01Would it affect these two men in this match?
00:27:03And apparently it has, Wade.
00:27:04Well, medical staff have understandably sprinted out here.
00:27:07That may have been an error from Damian Priest who saw the red rag before his eyes.
00:27:15The mist descended.
00:27:17And there is now a somber chill in the air as these two men are in grave danger.
00:27:22And again, remember, Wade, there are no count outs.
00:27:24There are no disqualifications.
00:27:25This matchup ends only with pinfall or submission.
00:27:28So LA Knight realizing that, trying to take advantage as he sends the champ Fatou into the ring post.
00:27:34Well, I'm completely writing off McIntyre and Priest.
00:27:38God, at this point, this is a one-on-one match and it's getting really, really ugly.
00:27:42And now Fatou on our announce table.
00:27:45The hood of the announce table compression into our laps and now using the front of the announce table as a weapon to Fatou.
00:27:52Jacob Daup, Perch on the announce table here.
00:27:56Well, the referee is completely unable to prevent any of this carnage going on.
00:28:02Match continues.
00:28:03LA Knight, LA Knight now.
00:28:07Oh my God.
00:28:08Knight headed up to the second rope.
00:28:10And look who's here.
00:28:13Solo Sokoa pulling Jacob Matu off the announce table and maybe saving his championship.
00:28:22Pays to have backup in this game and LA Knight just knew that his chance of victory went banging.
00:28:30You got to be kidding me.
00:28:31You got to be kidding me.
00:28:32You got to be kidding me.
00:28:33Look out.
00:28:34A close line.
00:28:35A close line.
00:28:36Who the hell?
00:28:37My God.
00:28:39Wade.
00:28:40Wade, that's one of the biggest free agents on the planet.
00:28:43My God.
00:28:44That's Jeff Cobb.
00:28:45Assaulting LA Knight, sending him into the post.
00:28:51Apparently doing Solo Sokoa's dirty work for him.
00:28:55Well, LA Knight completely blindsided, has absolutely no idea what hit him or who hit him.
00:29:04This guy is just a ball of muscle and menace.
00:29:08He just crushed Knight's spine against the ring post.
00:29:11And now sends Knight back into the ring.
00:29:15Fatou now coming to that ringside.
00:29:20Get out of here.
00:29:25He looks as confused as we are.
00:29:28Hey, get this guy out of here now.
00:29:30Come on, get out.
00:29:31Come on, get out.
00:29:36Hey, get him out of here.
00:29:37Get out of here.
00:29:38Get out of here.
00:29:40Woo.
00:29:41All right.
00:29:44Oh.
00:29:48Get out of here.
00:29:49Well, the damage has been done by that man.
00:29:52And now Jacob Fatou is gonna continue the assault on a now defenseless LA Knight.
00:29:58And again, Wade, Fatou looks as perplexed as the rest of us.
00:30:02Well, whatever the deal, Solo Sokoa has struck here.
00:30:06Fatou apparently had no clue.
00:30:08One, two, three.
00:30:11And Fatou retains the United States Championship.
00:30:16Here is your winner, and still the United States Champion,
00:30:25The Samoan Werewolf.
00:30:26The Samoan Werewolf, Jacob Fatou.
00:30:32They say don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
00:30:35Fatou retains thanks to that intervention, but it does not appear that Jacob Fatou wanted
00:30:42any kick or any help whatsoever.
00:30:45Jacob Fatou wins the fatal four-way match for the United States Championship.
00:30:55Wade, remember what Solo Sokoa said last night on SmackDown.
00:31:00He said, I'm out of soldiers.
00:31:02You gotta wonder, is this man his newest soldier?
00:31:09Don't beat em, don't beat em.
00:31:15Don't beat em, don't beat em.
00:31:22Yeah, they have a good thank you for coming in,
00:31:25No!
00:31:26mainstream love, that is it!
00:31:37Well, folks, the General Entertainment Authority,
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00:32:21Lots to talk about already as we get set for the Backlash post-show
00:32:25immediately following the main event here tonight
00:32:28on Peacock and WWE's social media channel.
00:32:31Jackie, Peter, and Big E will break things down.
00:32:33You'll see the array of special guests that are going to be on the event
00:32:36later on tonight.
00:32:39Our main event tonight.
00:32:43Here in St. Louis, Missouri, John Cena vs. Randy Orton.
00:32:47Their storied rivalry began 25 years ago.
00:32:51They've had 23 one-on-one matches in their career.
00:32:55Tonight could be the final time they meet in WWE.
00:32:59But before we get there, it's a heated rivalry born in betrayal.
00:33:04Lyra Valkyria looks to claim redemption
00:33:06as she faces off with Becky Lynch
00:33:07in a match for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
00:33:10Will Lyra finally strike back at the man and settle the score?
00:33:13It's an all-Ira showdown for the Women's Intercontinental Championship up next.
00:33:18Clint Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defend the Women's Tag Team titles
00:33:30against Lyra Valkyria.
00:33:32Hopefully, she's found a partner.
00:33:33Bayley was attacked yesterday.
00:33:35Looks like you've got about 24 hours to find a new partner.
00:33:37So, who will it be?
00:33:41The man is back!
00:33:44Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch have become great friends
00:33:47over the last couple of years.
00:33:49No!
00:33:54Becky and Lyra have been to gold!
00:33:57To be able to be here, it's really quite amazing.
00:34:00Especially to be by this woman's side.
00:34:03Well, you saw what happened to Bayley.
00:34:05Lyra was given 24 hours to find us have a new partner.
00:34:08Double champion with the man.
00:34:10Dream come true.
00:34:11I feel like a massive life goal was completed today.
00:34:15And I couldn't be happier.
00:34:17Liv and Raquel take on Becky and Lyra.
00:34:20Women's Tag Team Championship rematch.
00:34:31All oblivious!
00:34:32One, two, three, four!
00:34:35Star-time champs!
00:34:40Very disappointed, Becky Lynch.
00:34:43Lyra Valkyria as well.
00:34:45Not quite the way they wanted the Raw after WrestleMania to go.
00:34:50Oh!
00:34:50What the hell is Becky Lynch doing?
00:34:59To a woman who adored her, who looked up to her as a mentor.
00:35:03The man is back in business, so let's get down to business.
00:35:14Bayley was tragically taken out of her WrestleMania match.
00:35:20It was me!
00:35:20The friend of my enemy is my enemy, and that brings me to Lyra.
00:35:30Lyra wouldn't be in this business if it wasn't for me.
00:35:35I had high hopes for Lyra.
00:35:36While I was out, she was posing up to the woman who I've been fighting for the last six years.
00:35:44You had high hopes for me.
00:35:47Do you know how many women in that locker room warned me about you?
00:35:53I didn't buy any of it because of the hopes that I had for you, but I finally see it now.
00:36:03Are you thinking about the last time we went one-on-one, when I beat you and took your NXT championship?
00:36:09She doesn't have a dream if it isn't for me, she doesn't make history if it isn't for me.
00:36:18Backlash, if I put this title on the line.
00:36:22I'm gonna make that matter, like I made you matter.
00:36:25You never made me matter, I made me matter.
00:36:28It doesn't matter how good you think you are, I'm the greatest to ever do it.
00:36:34I am no longer interested in being the next Becky Lynch.
00:36:38I am Lyra Valkyria, and I am going to be a better person than you.
00:36:42And I already know I'm a better wrestler than you.
00:37:08The following contest scheduled for one fall is for
00:37:13the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
00:37:20Introducing first, the challenger from Dublin, Ireland,
00:37:26the man, Becky Lynch!
00:37:35It's been nearly a year since Becky Lynch has been in a one-on-one match here at WWE.
00:37:40She lost a steel cage match to Liv Morgan at that point in time.
00:37:45Had a couple of tag team match-ups, of course, at WrestleMania.
00:37:48And then the night that she turned on Lyra Valkyria.
00:37:51Will that come into play tonight, Wade?
00:37:53She really hasn't had this match in a year.
00:37:55I think she's fine.
00:37:58She's absolutely ready.
00:37:59She's blind.
00:38:00Class is permanent.
00:38:02And you shake off the ring rust in a heartbeat when you're as good as Becky Lynch.
00:38:07And this match is sponsored tonight by Cricket.
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00:38:16Becky Lynch, a seven-time world champion.
00:38:21World Rumble winner, couple-time tag team champ, former NXT Women's Champion as well.
00:38:27Won it all.
00:38:28But now gets a chance to add one more in the form of the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
00:38:35Woo!
00:38:36Don't.
00:38:37Woo!
00:38:38Don't.
00:38:41And her opponent from Dublin, Ireland.
00:38:48She is the Women's Intercontinental Champion, Lyra Valkyria.
00:39:00She won a 12-person tournament to become the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion back in January.
00:39:07Very proud champion, holding the title for 100-plus days.
00:39:14We would learn that it was Becky Lynch, the woman who attacked Bayley,
00:39:18who was supposed to team with Lyra Valkyria for the tag titles at WrestleMania.
00:39:24Becky and Lyra would go on to win the titles, and then Becky would turn her back on this woman,
00:39:28a woman who looked up, idolized Becky Lynch, who was a protege of sorts,
00:39:33only to be betrayed after losing the tag team championship match.
00:39:38It was the ultimate feel-good story when these two won the tag championships at WrestleMania 41,
00:39:44only to capitulate 24 hours later.
00:39:48Lyra Valkyria, I would argue, ruined the triumphant return of one of the biggest names in the industry
00:39:56after an 11-month absence.
00:39:58Yeah, well, Becky Lynch forcing her way into that matchup after attacking Bayley.
00:40:02Nonetheless, this is for the Intercontinental Championship.
00:40:04Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch.
00:40:06Lyra does own a victory over Becky.
00:40:08Back in 2023, Halloween Havoc at NXT.
00:40:11Lyra would beat Becky Lynch to take the NXT Women's Championship.
00:40:17Many people would argue that was a fluke victory.
00:40:20If you check out exactly how that went down, it was a very quick pin out of nowhere.
00:40:26And Becky Lynch is about to make amends for that tonight.
00:40:29Well, fluke or not, she won.
00:40:30And if Lyra beats Becky tonight, are you gonna call that a fluke as well, Wade?
00:40:33If she does it in a fluky way, I certainly will.
00:40:36That great Jessica Carr gonna have her hands full in this matchup here tonight.
00:40:41In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Lyra Valkyria said Becky loved being an idol.
00:40:48She tried to be helpful.
00:40:50What once was helpful to the women in the locker room, that has completely changed.
00:40:54Now Becky has become jealous and bitter and wants to take the top spot from anyone she can.
00:41:01I personally do not agree with that perspective of Lyra Valkyria whatsoever.
00:41:06Becky Lynch continues to show tough love for the young Dubliner.
00:41:12Formerly idolized Becky Lynch and basically used Becky Lynch as the blueprint to her own success.
00:41:18Nice leapfrog arm drag, takedown into the...
00:41:21Looking for a cover and she does get it here.
00:41:23Now kick it.
00:41:25Deep arm drag by Becky.
00:41:27Lyra said that Becky Lynch no longer cares who she hurts.
00:41:34Lyra said, I will not be walked on.
00:41:37How is it about a little bit of gratitude from Lyra Valkyria?
00:41:41Becky Lynch has basically given Lyra Valkyria the exact know-how how to make it in this game
00:41:47and become a major star and champion.
00:41:50Well, thank you occasionally, Bill.
00:41:52A lot of thank yous to the protege of Becky.
00:41:54He's looked up to her.
00:41:55Learned a lot from Becky.
00:41:56And now all she does is bad mouth Becky Lynch.
00:41:59You know, Becky brought that upon herself.
00:42:01And look at this, turning things around, unique move by Valkyria.
00:42:04There's Boston Crab and it's about to get even worse for Becky Lynch.
00:42:09And Lyra punishing Lynch here with the Intercontinental title on the line.
00:42:14Will Becky give up here?
00:42:19Give up here.
00:42:20This move is equal parts painful and equal parts humiliating.
00:42:26Dominance in the early goings from the youngster Valkyria.
00:42:29Yeah, this is a great confidence being shown by Lyra here.
00:42:32Slow pace punishing Becky, making her pay.
00:42:36Talking some smack in the process.
00:42:38I'm not gonna argue the technical acumen of Lyra Valkyria.
00:42:42My God.
00:42:43And Becky in trouble again.
00:42:45Will she give up to Valkyria with the title on the line?
00:42:48Lyra Valkyria is coming to her.
00:42:51This is not the Lyra Valkyria that Becky faced two years ago.
00:42:55It's not the Lyra Valkyria of six weeks ago.
00:42:58And that is thanks to Becky Lynch.
00:43:00It's tough love.
00:43:01It's shown growth in the mindset of Lyra Valkyria.
00:43:04And look at Valkyria putting on a clinic here against one of the all time brights.
00:43:09Shoulders are down.
00:43:10Becky's got a kick.
00:43:11It's effectively child's play thus far from Lyra Valkyria.
00:43:15Wastelock standing switch by Lynch.
00:43:17Becky Lynch was not expecting- Look at this.
00:43:19Northern Lights and a kick out by Lynch.
00:43:22A hell of a bridge too, tight pin there.
00:43:25And Becky Lynch on the backboard from the up.
00:43:28You mentioned it, Wade, that Becky Lynch has brought this out of Lyra.
00:43:34And I agree with you on that point.
00:43:35Lyra's come out of her shell.
00:43:37Much more confident, much more vocal.
00:43:40Believes in herself now.
00:43:41Has had an incredible title reign.
00:43:43WWE fans are behind her.
00:43:45And Valkyria now with a kick driving Becky to the barricade.
00:43:48So what you're telling me is there is nothing to the madness of
00:43:51the former mentor Becky Lynch.
00:43:53I didn't think Becky expected this out of Lyra.
00:43:55But she's getting it here tonight at Backlash.
00:43:58I really love watching the development of this woman.
00:44:02Lyra Valkyria.
00:44:05World champ at some point in her future, no doubt about that.
00:44:09Becky Lynch now, and there's the veteran.
00:44:11As Lyra took a bit too much time heading up to the top open.
00:44:14Now, Becky Lynch on the attack.
00:44:16Yeah, Becky Lynch showing that finesse that has made her a top-level star in this industry.
00:44:22And Becky Lynch, as much as anyone else, did not have an easy climb to the top in this game.
00:44:28Nobody rolled out the red carpet for her.
00:44:30Why the hell should she roll out the red carpet for people like Lyra Valkyria?
00:44:35Becky wants the Intercontinental title again.
00:44:40She's been a World Champion, NXT Champion, Tag Champion, World Rumble winner.
00:44:44Would love to become the second ever Intercontinental Champion.
00:44:47And now, really taking it out on Valkyria.
00:44:49And she's gotta be careful here, because Lyra's got the champ's advantage.
00:44:53She's gotta be pinned or submitted for Becky to win the title.
00:44:55Here's the cover.
00:44:56One, two.
00:44:57Now by Becky and a kick out at two.
00:44:58And it's one thing coming out of a block's heart.
00:45:05It's another thing riding through that storm and showing you have champion caliber,
00:45:10endurance, and durability.
00:45:13And right now we're seeing that Becky Lynch has taken the sting out of the tail of
00:45:17Lyra Valkyria.
00:45:18Yeah, Becky the veteran slowing things down, now controlling Lyra.
00:45:22Big slap across the face.
00:45:23This is all mental now, Wade, right?
00:45:25Mind games, establishing dominance.
00:45:27I love the clear weakness when it comes to Lyra Valkyria against Becky Lynch.
00:45:32Move for move, hold for hold, athleticism for athleticism.
00:45:35You can't put a piece of paper between them.
00:45:37But the mindset of Becky Lynch is concrete.
00:45:41There's still some naivety, some innocence to Lyra Valkyria.
00:45:46And that in this game is a massive problem.
00:45:48And now Lyra Valkyria able to roll through.
00:45:51Nobody home for Becky.
00:45:53And Becky using the ropes to her advantage.
00:45:55And there's an exploder.
00:45:58Becky again looking to win the championship.
00:46:01Shoulders down and a kick out.
00:46:06You know, Big E talked about this with us in the countdown show, the fact that it takes a long time to find yourself here in WWE.
00:46:13It doesn't happen in weeks, it doesn't happen in months, it takes years to get to that point.
00:46:18Lyra's just on the cusp of that.
00:46:20Yeah, verbally she's certainly already there these past few weeks.
00:46:23It's been a completely different persona and attitude from Valkyria.
00:46:27Now you have to back that up in ring bell to bell with the brightest spotlights on a PLA against one of the very best.
00:46:34It's a tall order.
00:46:35Becky Lynch, who again admitted to attacking Bayley a few weeks ago and very vocal about Bayley in recent weeks.
00:46:44And I'll tell you right now, Bayley being taken out of that matchup, effectively allowed these two to win the gold.
00:46:51The end justifies the means.
00:46:53And Lyra Valkyria got the greatest spotlight of her entire career, thanks to Becky Lynch taking that down.
00:46:58Is this your girl?
00:46:59Is this your girl?
00:47:01You wanna say thank you for having you, girl?
00:47:05And Becky screaming at that man who is the fiancee of Lyra Valkyria sitting in the front row here at ringside.
00:47:10And that just ticked Lyra off and she's fighting back now against Becky.
00:47:14And certainly add insult to injury, goading your opponent's future family member while defeating her and taking away a championship.
00:47:23For the title.
00:47:24One, two.
00:47:26And a kick out, and again, that great mind game by the veteran.
00:47:29Bring out the emotion in Lyra, forced her to make a mistake.
00:47:33Exactly the level Lyra Valkyria needs to round her game out to if she wants to be a future Hall of Famer like the man Becky Lynch.
00:47:40Becky! Becky! Becky! Becky! Becky! Becky! Becky! Becky! Becky!
00:47:46Bruised and bloody but in full control is Becky Lynch.
00:47:50Yeah, but that's how she made her name, right? Bruised and bloody, the man.
00:47:54With her nose splattered across her face.
00:47:56Uh-oh, look at Lyra though, a very defiant Lyra Valkyria with a slap to Becky Lynch.
00:48:01Now Becky Lynch and Lyra now, taking the blows from Becky.
00:48:05Yeah, the audacity of Lyra Valkyria.
00:48:07Great counter!
00:48:08What a counter by Lyra, trying to set Becky up.
00:48:13Down goes Lynch!
00:48:15Tremendous power there from Lyra Valkyria fighting through the pain and that onslaught of slaps from Lynch.
00:48:23Managing to get a little breathing room finally.
00:48:26It is for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
00:48:28There's been only one Intercontinental Champion, that would be Lyra Valkyria.
00:48:33Holding the title for over 100 days and trying to fight back here against one of the all time greats in Becky Lynch.
00:48:40And Lyra now with a clothesline.
00:48:41Starting to build some momentum and this is the fire we've been talking about that Lyra's been showing as of late.
00:48:47This is the adaptive and reflexive brilliance of Lyra Valkyria figuring it out as you go along.
00:48:54It's why she's had so much success thus far.
00:48:56Cartwheel turned into the Ensegur, he follows it up now.
00:48:59With that sit out powerbomb, cover, and a kick out by Lynch.
00:49:03And Lyra almost pleading with our official Jessica Carr.
00:49:08What do I need to do to put Becky away?
00:49:10It was a nice effort there from Lyra Valkyria.
00:49:12She simply didn't get the height on that powerbomb to put away someone the caliber of Becky Lynch.
00:49:18And that's signs of fatigue on the body of the champion.
00:49:2217,155 sold out at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri tonight for Backlash.
00:49:30Jacob Fatu saw him retain the United States Championship just a few moments ago.
00:49:37Will Lyra do the same for the Women's Intercontinental title?
00:49:40Or will Becky Lynch win the gold?
00:49:45What a physical battle and I'm impressed with the way that Lyra's gone toe-to-toe with Becky.
00:49:50Completely hanging in there and this is not a position that Challenger Lynch wants to find herself in.
00:49:56From the top rope, in trouble, what a superplex!
00:50:01Lyra able to hold her up there for maximum impact.
00:50:05And Becky able to kick out at two.
00:50:09Shows you how well-rounded physically Lyra Valkyria truly is.
00:50:13This stalling suplex off the second rope there, connecting flush on the lower back of Becky Lynch.
00:50:20Taking out your ability to kick out at just a battle.
00:50:25Becky Lynch was able to dig deep enough to keep this one going.
00:50:29WWE fans applauding this great matchup for the Women's Intercontinental title.
00:50:40Becky, nice standing switch by Valkyria.
00:50:45Roll up now, shoulders down.
00:50:47Becky turns it around, shoulders down on Lyra.
00:50:51Becky trying to use the rope in the efficient corner.
00:50:53Don't tell me that was instinct, Wade.
00:50:57That was premeditated.
00:50:59It was a wily veteran move, it just didn't pay off.
00:51:02And Becky, down goes Valkyria, cover by Lynch.
00:51:05Can she do it here?
00:51:07Almost had her.
00:51:12Right now, Becky Lynch is realizing she perhaps underestimated the resolve of the champion tonight.
00:51:23Valkyria has been outstanding.
00:51:25I expect that every time from Becky Lynch.
00:51:28The physical and mental exhaustion being shown by two of these women.
00:51:33As this sold out crowd looks on.
00:51:36Becky trying to get fired up now.
00:51:38Begging Lyra to get to her feet so Becky can put her away.
00:51:43Looking for the man, handle slam.
00:51:45Counter by Valkyria.
00:51:47Into the corner goes Lynch.
00:51:50And Becky got caught this time.
00:51:52Went to the well once too often and Lyra was able to capitalize.
00:51:55Well fortunately for Lynch, she managed to land on her feet.
00:51:58Over the top and take it out.
00:52:00The challenger.
00:52:02Immediately pouncing.
00:52:03Lyra Valkyria just went back.
00:52:06He thought she was out of danger.
00:52:08Nowhere to hide against this woman.
00:52:11Lyra top.
00:52:12Dropped to the back of the neck.
00:52:14Harry Patea.
00:52:15A move she perfected in NXT UK.
00:52:19And that slight hesitation.
00:52:22And right there, Wade, you see the inexperience.
00:52:24Complete indecision there.
00:52:26Shock that she had.
00:52:27My God.
00:52:28Boots up.
00:52:29Lynch tried to get her knees up.
00:52:32I don't think she quite connected.
00:52:34Yeah, but she did a bit.
00:52:35She didn't get all of it.
00:52:36But it was enough.
00:52:37It was just enough.
00:52:38So watch this.
00:52:41This is that Perry Patea that she won many matches with.
00:52:44Took her to gold in NXT UK back in the day.
00:52:47This indecision though, before going for the pin,
00:52:50perhaps cost her this one.
00:52:52Knees up, catching the edge, you're right Cole,
00:52:54of the frame of Lyra Valkyria.
00:52:57Just allowing Becky Lynch to escape the worst of it.
00:53:01Yeah, but again, that slight indecision shows you the,
00:53:03the experience of Lyra.
00:53:05Will it cost her in this match against Lynch?
00:53:08That's the growth you have to find if you want to get
00:53:10to the level that Becky Lynch is at.
00:53:12It shows her it's still weaknesses within Valkyria's.
00:53:25Just like that.
00:53:26Oh, wait a minute.
00:53:28Went for a backslide.
00:53:30Becky able to counter.
00:53:31And now Lynch down.
00:53:33Look at an arm bar here.
00:53:34Trying to lock an arm bar in.
00:53:36Lyra doing a great job, trying to block her down the separation.
00:53:38This arm up reversed nicely there.
00:53:41And now Lyra with an arm bar of her own on Becky.
00:53:45She almost set Becky up for the disarmer and then turned it into an arm bar.
00:53:49And now Becky Lynch trying to get into a pinning combination here.
00:53:54And Becky Lynch, there it is.
00:53:55There we go.
00:53:56Here's the disarmer.
00:53:57The disarmer now on Lyra.
00:53:58Will she get the champion attempt out?
00:54:00You saw Lynch diligently trying to dig this one out.
00:54:03And clearly, Lyra Valkyria knows just how dangerous that hole is.
00:54:08Yeah, Lyra able to slip out of it.
00:54:09And now, man.
00:54:10Went to the man, it'll slam.
00:54:11Lyra rolls into the cover.
00:54:13Almost had her.
00:54:14And this time, Becky connects.
00:54:19Man, handle, slam, fourth, the title.
00:54:22Kick out by Valkyria again.
00:54:24Thank you very much.
00:54:37Thank you very much.
00:54:41And now it's Becky Lynch second guessing herself.
00:54:58Everything she's thrown at Lyra and now she's lost it.
00:55:02Yeah, that was an ego crushing kick out by Lyra Valkyria.
00:55:08The confidence ebbing away from Becky Lynch and now you see sheer panic.
00:55:14In the eyes of the challenger wondering what the hell she has to do to win this goal.
00:55:18We talked to Becky earlier today and she was cocky, egotistical.
00:55:23And now Becky with a chair.
00:55:25You can't win the title with the chair, Becky.
00:55:29It's about the Intercontinental Championship.
00:55:32This is Becky Lynch completely losing her mind at this point.
00:55:36Game plan out the window.
00:55:38Well, the official Jessica Carr, she doesn't want to see the match in that way either.
00:55:42Do a huge favor to Becky Lynch there.
00:55:45Keeping this matchup alive.
00:55:48Wait a second.
00:55:49As Jessica Carr throws the chair out of the ring,
00:55:52Becky Lynch now has exposed the turnbuckle in the corner.
00:55:56The steel turnbuckle now exposed.
00:55:58The pad has been ripped off.
00:55:59Valkyria sends Becky.
00:56:01Well, Becky blocked, almost got caught there.
00:56:02Nice German suplex released by Lyra.
00:56:05Valkyria with a big spin kick.
00:56:07And now Lyra, second rope, moves up.
00:56:12This time it connects.
00:56:13This time to retain, kick out by Becky.
00:56:15Well, both women giving it everything they've got.
00:56:22But their opponent has been equal to everything thus far.
00:56:34This complete exhaustion from both of these top superstars.
00:56:38And it's mental fatigue that is the killer at this point.
00:56:42You know you've dropped your best shots.
00:56:45And it's not been good enough.
00:56:47Lyra now picking Becky up on her shoulders.
00:56:53Becky again able to counter.
00:56:56Whoa, second turnbuckle, not the exposed one.
00:56:58Highly fortunate.
00:56:59Another manhandle slam.
00:57:01Another cover by Lynch.
00:57:02One, two, three.
00:57:03Another kick out by Valkyria.
00:57:06Lyra Valkyria survives again, and Becky Lynch is beside herself.
00:57:11Lyra Valkyria is showing the world just how hard wearing she is.
00:57:20Tolerating massive levels of abuse, and this is getting super ugly.
00:57:24Yeah, Becky Lynch is just, she's lost it.
00:57:27Doesn't know what she needs to do to put Lyra away.
00:57:30I don't think Lyra Valkyria has any clue where she's at now.
00:57:34And it's about to get even worse.
00:57:35Uh-oh, blocked by Lyra.
00:57:36Now Jessica Carr realizes the turnbuckle's been exposed.
00:57:39She's gonna head out to, I guess, grab the pad.
00:57:42Meanwhile, Becky went for another manhandle slam.
00:57:45Lyra Valkyria has Becky up.
00:57:47Nightwing, Nightwing, center of the ring.
00:57:50The official was out of position, but she was doing her job.
00:57:53And it allowed Becky to kick out.
00:57:55Yeah, that extra beat has taken victory away from the champ.
00:57:59It wasn't Jessica Carr's fault.
00:58:01She was doing her job, trying to put the pad back on the turnbuckle.
00:58:04A bit out of position, and that slight difference may have cost Lyra.
00:58:10This is the referee completely unsighted to what's going on,
00:58:13trying to fix that clear and present danger in the corner.
00:58:16But that extra one second between the pin taking place and
00:58:21the count beginning was the difference maker.
00:58:24And Lynch is still alive in this one.
00:58:32Lyra again with Becky up top.
00:58:34Is she gonna try to deliver another Nightwing?
00:58:36Becky fighting back though.
00:58:38Lynch looking for another manhandle slam.
00:58:40Lyra rolls through.
00:58:42Shoulders are down now on Lynch, kick out by Becky again.
00:58:45And Becky, ooh, wow.
00:58:47Gone to the eye there, clearly not inadvertent, but highly effective.
00:58:51Rolling up Lyra.
00:58:52Lyra able to counter.
00:58:53Roll up of her own.
00:58:54Grabs the leg of Becky Lynch, and got her!
00:58:56Lyra got her!
00:58:57Lyra retains, and Becky Lynch is ticked off, and she's assaulting Valkyria.
00:59:02Lyra Valkyria wins, retains the title.
00:59:07And Becky Lynch, clearly frustrated beside herself, has completely got off on Valkyria.
00:59:15Well, physically, both women gave it absolutely everything.
00:59:18And now the disarmer, just get in there, do something, stop it.
00:59:22Lynch was just outfoxed, and now she is absolutely furious and go bananas.
00:59:27She's gonna break Lyra Valkyria's arm here.
00:59:31More officials are headed into the ring to try to separate this situation.
00:59:35Lyra Valkyria, by the way, may have a broken nose.
00:59:39And now, demented look in the eye of Becky Lynch.
00:59:44Sometimes when you win, rarely you lose in this game.
00:59:48General Manager Adam Pearce finally out here to separate these two.
00:59:53The champion retains her title, but at what cost?
01:00:00It was a hell of a matchup, and it's a shame it had to end that way.
01:00:25We learned a lot about Becky Lynch tonight.
01:00:30We also learned a lot about the champion Lyra Valkyria.
01:00:34Commandous courage and passion from both women, but
01:00:38it just exploded in the final moments there.
01:00:41Lyra Valkyria, what a performance tonight, Wade.
01:00:47She stepped up, absolutely huge, outsmarting the veteran.
01:00:52In those closing moments, getting the W.
01:00:56But the body of Lyra Valkyria is just a wreck at this point.
01:01:02Gotta take a look at some of the great action in this matchup.
01:01:05Lyra's still the Intercontinental Champion.
01:01:09Three manhandled slams, I believe, for Becky Lynch.
01:01:13And astoundingly, the young champ, equal to it,
01:01:18continuously kicking out and refusing to be defeated this evening.
01:01:25I'll tell you one thing, Wade, I am, each and every week,
01:01:29more and more impressed with the guts and resolve of the champion.
01:01:34Carragut building performances after an incredible amount of attrition
01:01:40thrown at her over the previous several weeks from Becky Lynch.
01:01:45You have to grow, you have to develop.
01:01:48And no matter what dirty tactics Becky Lynch tried tonight,
01:01:51Lyra Valkyria just said, hell no.
01:01:55I mentioned before, it looked like Lyra May had suffered a broken nose.
01:02:00But nonetheless, I'm going to say it right now,
01:02:03after this performance tonight, Wade Barrett, Lyra Valkyria has arrived.