Bayley was originally scheduled to team up with Lyra Valkyria to challenge Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 41. However, Becky Lynch replaced Bayley at the last minute, partnering with Valkyria to win the titles. The victory was short-lived, as Morgan and Rodriguez reclaimed the belts the following night on Raw. After the loss, Lynch shockingly turned on Valkyria, attacking her to solidify her heel turn.
A week after the betrayal, Lynch appeared on WWE Raw to explain her actions. She confessed that she was the one who attacked Bayley backstage before WrestleMania and took her spot. Lynch claimed she was tired of Bayley pretending to be kind to everyone while still complaining about not being a bigger star. Her frustration with Bayley’s behavior drove her to take matters into her own hands.
Lynch then shifted her focus to Valkyria, justifying her attack by declaring, “The friend of my enemy is my enemy.” She criticized Valkyria for aligning with Bayley, suggesting that anyone associated with Bayley deserved the same treatment. This statement reinforced Lynch’s new ruthless persona, making it clear she no longer had patience for perceived allies of her rivals.
“Don’t you act like I’m the bad guy here, that woman has attacked me non-stop since 2019, and not onetime did she apologise to me.”
Becky Lynch on Bayley’s attack
The segment highlighted Lynch’s complete transformation into a villain, as she openly admitted to her past actions and embraced her aggressive new attitude. Her words sent a strong message to the WWE women’s division, warning others not to side with her enemies. With this bold declaration, Lynch solidified herself as a dominant and unpredictable force moving forward. The fallout from her betrayal and confession is sure to escalate tensions in the coming weeks.
Becky Lynch vs. Lyra Valkyria is set for Backlash 2025
When Becky Lynch called Lya Valkyria a loser, the champion’s entrance music suddenly blasted through the arena. Valkyria fired back, asking Lynch if she knew how many women in the locker room had warned her about Lynch, even mentioning Bayley as the first. Before Valkyria could strike, Lynch quickly slid out of the ring to avoid the attack, prompting Valkyria to taunt her further.
Valkyria mocked Lynch, asking if she remembered their last one-on-one match, where Valkyria defeated her for the NXT Women’s Championship. Lynch retorted that she only fights when it matters, dismissing their past match in Kansas City as insignificant. Seizing the moment, Valkyria challenged Lynch to a title match at Backlash, knowing Lynch wouldn’t accept unless the championship was on the line.
Confidently, Valkyria declared herself the better wrestler as Lynch circled the ring, trash-talking. Suddenly, Valkyria launched a dropkick through the ropes, sending Lynch reeling. She continued her assault until Lynch retreated through the crowd—but the segment ended with Lynch getting the last word, laying out Valkyria on the stage in a final show of defiance.
