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Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella just delivered one of WWE’s most intriguing battles in recent memory. At WWE Clash in Paris 2025, the pair turned what began as a heated rivalry into a hard-hitting midcard war for the Intercontinental Championship, proving why both women are fixtures in the conversation about wrestling greatness.
This was no ordinary title match. For Bella, it marked her first major singles bout in nearly a decade, and she came into the night with a chip on her shoulder. Determined to capture her first Intercontinental Championship, she stood toe-to-toe with Lynch, who has carved out a reputation as one of the most dominant heels in WWE. The result was a tense, back-and-forth contest that saw the Paris crowd firmly locked in.
Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella delivers a heated Intercontinental Championship battle in Paris
The action spilled outside early when Bella whiffed on a sliding dropkick, leading Lynch to ram her shoulder-first into the steel steps. From there, the two traded offense as fans alternated between cheers for Bella’s comeback and jeers when Lynch regained control. Bella found her groove with a series of clotheslines and even teased the return of her classic Rack Attack, though Lynch countered with a reverse DDT.
The momentum swung multiple times. A daring superplex by Lynch nearly sealed the deal, but Bella responded by locking in the Fearless Lock to a chorus of boos. She followed with a Bella Buster on the steel steps and even landed Lynch’s own Man-Handle Slam for a dramatic near-fall that had fans on their feet. Still, Lynch’s resilience was on full display. After avoiding another Rack Attack, she stunned Bella with an inventive crucifix-style rollup now dubbed the “Lynch Pin” to retain her championship.
While Lynch walked away with the win, the match proved Bella still belongs in the spotlight. The slight rust showed at moments, but her performance underscored why she remains one of WWE’s most popular veterans. As for Lynch, her title reign continues, making her one of only two women to ever hold Raw’s midcard belt.
With WrestlePalooza on ESPN looming in less than three weeks, and Crown Jewel in Perth not long after, WWE seems primed to continue this rivalry. If Clash in Paris was just the beginning, fans could be witnessing the start of a marquee storyline that defines WWE’s fall schedule.
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