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Natalya’s interference helps Becky Lynch retain the Intercontinental Championship by placing Lynch’s foot on the rope to prevent Maxxine Dupri from reclaiming the title, followed by Natalya attacking Dupri, signaling a new “low key legend” heel run on Raw.
John Cena won the Intercontinental Championship on WWE's Monday Night Raw, completing his collection of major titles and becoming a Grand Slam Champion after a match against Dominik Mysterio.
John Cena's farewell run in WWE is highlighted by a major match on WWE RAW in Boston, where he challenges Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship, along with a stacked card including title defenses and tournament matches, making it a potentially historic night for Cena and WWE fans.
AJ Lee made a surprise return to WWE during SmackDown, attacking Becky Lynch and winning the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and she expressed gratitude to her fans in a heartfelt Twitter message, signaling a new, personal chapter in her wrestling career.
The WWE Evolution 2 event will start with a triple threat match for the Women's Intercontinental Championship featuring Becky Lynch, Lyra Valkyria, and Bayley, alongside other high-profile matches including IYO SKY defending her WWE Women’s World Championship and Jade Cargill versus Naomi in a No Holds Barred match, promising an exciting lineup for fans.
An Intercontinental Championship match between Dominik Mysterio and Octagon Jr. has been added to WWE Money in the Bank 2025 after a confrontation at Worlds Collide, where Dominik challenged Octagon Jr. to a match later that day.
After the December 9 episode of WWE Raw, it was announced that Bron Breakker will defend his Intercontinental Championship against Ludwig Kaiser on next week's show. This match adds excitement to the upcoming episode, as Breakker aims to maintain his dominant title reign against the technically skilled Kaiser, who is part of the Imperium faction. The bout promises to be a thrilling encounter, with high stakes for both competitors.
Sheamus displayed his injuries after a brutal WWE Survivor Series match against Bron Breakker and Ludwig Kaiser for the Intercontinental Championship. Despite his efforts, Sheamus was defeated by Breakker, who retained his title. This match was significant for Sheamus as the Intercontinental title is the only main roster singles title he has yet to win, which would make him a WWE Grand Slam Champion. The rivalry between Sheamus, Breakker, and Kaiser has been intensifying, with Breakker currently in his second reign as champion.
WWE has introduced a women's Intercontinental Championship for the Monday Night Raw brand, following the recent addition of a women's United States Championship for SmackDown. Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced the new title, which will be contested in a tournament starting next week. The participants have not yet been revealed, but the tournament is expected to include many top competitors from the Raw roster.
WWE Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced the introduction of a Women's Intercontinental Championship, adding a second mid-card title for women on the brand. The announcement was made ahead of the Survivor Series: WarGames episode, with a tournament set to begin next week to determine the first champion. This follows the ongoing Women's US title tournament on WWE SmackDown, with the finals scheduled for December 14. The details of the Women's Intercontinental Championship finals remain unreported.
In the latest WWE Raw event, "Big" Bronson Reed defeated Seth "Freakin" Rollins, with Solo Sikoa's interference, in a rematch from WWE Crown Jewel. The show also featured a brawl between women's champions leading to a WarGames announcement, and Bron Breakker retained his Intercontinental Championship against Sheamus via disqualification. The event set the stage for upcoming matches and storylines, including the first WWE Raw on Netflix and the Survivor Series: WarGames.
In a thrilling match, Sami Zayn retained the intercontinental championship against Chad Gable, who couldn't handle the loss and attacked Zayn after the match. The event likely sets up a rematch between the two at the Backlash premier live event. Additionally, Rhea Ripley announced she would vacate the women's world championship due to injury, and Sheamus made a successful return to defeat Ivar. Triple H and Adam Pearce announced a change in the Raw tag team championship to the world tag team championship, and #DIY became the No. 1 contenders for the title.
Gunther, the longest-reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion, suffered a shocking loss to Sami Zayn at WrestleMania 40, ending his championship reign. Gunther broke his social media silence after the loss, hinting at a potential pursuit of the World Heavyweight Championship.
Sami Zayn delivered a monumental victory at WrestleMania XL, ending GUNTHER's record-breaking Intercontinental Championship reign with a stunning performance. Zayn's win was a testament to hard work and perseverance, as he overcame self-doubt and found confidence with the support of his family and friends. The victory marked a significant moment in Zayn's career, while GUNTHER's loss signals a potential shift in his trajectory as he aims for a World Championship.
At WrestleMania XL, Sami Zayn ended Gunther's historic reign as the Intercontinental Champion in a hard-fought battle, becoming a 4-time champion. Zayn overcame a crisis of confidence with assistance from Chad Gable and ultimately defeated Gunther with a turnbuckle brainbuster and a series of Helluva Kicks. This victory marks Zayn's second consecutive year winning gold at WrestleMania.