Clash in Paris: Becky Lynch Defeats Nikki Bella, Retains Her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship

Becky Lynch defeated Nikki Bella in an intense match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. Becky Lynch went through so much assault, but somehow managed to keep Nikki Bella’s shoulder down for three count to retain her Women’s Intercontinental title. This win will keep Becky Lynch’s title reign intact. This is her fourth successful title defense, and her title reign now spans 85 days.

AND STILL YOUR WOMEN'S INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION…

BECKY LYNCH! 🌐🏆 #WWEClash pic.twitter.com/f1rPVK9MHj
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2025

Nikki Bella and Becky Lynch faced each other in an intense match for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship. The match swung like a pendulum from one opponent to another, and none of them were ready to give up. Nikki Bella dominated the match, but somehow lost the match in the closing moments of the match.

Nikki Bella Tried Everything Yet Ends Up on the Losing Side

Nikki Bella hit a Bella Buster, locked in her submission, and even utilized Becky Lynch’s Armbar and Manhandle Slam, but Becky Lynch was still able to kick out of the pin attempt. Nikki Bella was getting frustrated and slightly lost her focus, and Becky Lynch made sure to capitalize.

NIKKI BELLA JUST HIT BECKY LYNCH WITH THE MANHANDLE SLAM!!!! 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/2QwjGax0JG
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2025

Becky Lynch has now successfully defended her title against the likes of Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Maxine Dupri, and Nikki Bella. The rivalry between The Man and Hall of Famer Nikki Bella started when Becky Lynch attacked Nikki Bella. They met inside the ring again, and both assaulted each other verbally.

IT'S A SLUGFEST IN PARIS! 👊

The Intercontinental Title is on the line and both Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella plan to leave with the gold! Who will be the one to do it? 🏆🌐 pic.twitter.com/RBoxXBGIyC
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2025

Nikki Bella challenged Becky Lynch for a match, and the latter accepted to defend her title at Clash in Paris. This was Nikki Bella’s first pinfall loss since she returned to WWE. The Hall of Famer, however, gave a tough fight to Becky Lynch. She was about to win the match and the title, but lost the match in the closing moments.

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I am Ashish Negi, and I work as a WWE and NFL writer at The Playoffs. I have 5 years of experience in content writing, and I have written in different domains like Real Estate, but I found my love while writing in sports. I love watching sports and have been a fan of WWE and cricket. I got an opportunity to write full-time on WWE and NFL here, so following the footstep of my hero John Cena, I turn heel on my last company