3 Reasons why Bayley failed to win WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title on RAW

Modified Apr 08, 2025 01:39 GMT

Bayley suffered loss on RAW this week. [Image credits: WWE on X]

In the recent episode of WWE RAW on Netflix, Bayley clashed with Lyra Valkyria in a Women's Intercontinental Championship match and failed to emerge as the victor. The Hugger tried her best to become the new champion, but Lyra stole the win with a roll-up to retain the title.

Bayley's loss surprised many, and fans are left to wonder why the former Women's Champion lost momentum on the road to WrestleMania 41. In this article, we will discuss three reasons Bayley failed to win the WWE Women's IC title on the red brand.

#3. WWE might want to plant seeds for Bayley's heel turn

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It's possible that WWE could be planting seeds for Bayley's heel turn. This could be why she failed to become the new Women's IC Champion on RAW. The villainous turn of the former Damage CTRL member was hinted at in the post-match when Bayley refused a handshake with Lyra and decided to leave the ring.

The Hugger changed her mind at the very last moment and again came into the ring to put over Valkyria in front of the crowd. This earlier refusal seems like a hint of Bayley's upcoming heel turn, and planting seeds for the evil character could be a reason behind her loss.

#2. WWE might have no plans to change the Women's IC title on the road to WrestleMania 41

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We've already witnessed multiple title changes on the road to WrestleMania 41. However, the company might not have any plans to change the Women's IC Champion. The sole purpose behind booking Lyra vs. Bayley could be to get some spotlight on the mid-card title in the women's division.

Also, booking the 27-year-old star against a popular veteran like Bayley allows the Stamford-based promotion to give the current Women's IC Champion some momentum ahead of Mania 41.

#1. To give Lyra Valkyria a longer title reign

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Lyra Valkyria's title reign is currently at 85 days. The rationale behind Bayley's loss could be associated with the duration of Lyra's title reign, as the company might want to give her a longer run with the gold.

For those unaware, Valkyria is the inaugural Women's IC Champion and won the title after emerging victorious in a tournament by defeating Dakota Kai in the finals. So, being an inaugural champion, WWE may have plans to at least keep the title on her shoulder until WrestleMania 41. This may have led to Bayley's loss on RAW this week.

About the author

Love Verma is a WWE features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Legislative Law. His experience in legal drafting helps him cross-check reports with reputed media to ensure their accuracy. Despite being an avid WWE fan, Verma manages to maintain objectivity in his work, ensuring unbiased writing that resonates with both the casual reader and die-hard fan.

Love became a pro wrestling fan after watching Royal Rumble 2014, and became a Brock Lesnar Guy following the 2015 edition of Royal Rumble. He admires the sheer power and dominance The Beast Incarnate displayed in his Triple-Threat Match against John Cena and Seth Rollins. However, one of his favorite matches is Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 31, where Orton delivered one of the greatest RKOs ever.

Outside of wrestling, he enjoys painting, sketching, and immersing himself in the world of PC and PlayStation gaming, showcasing his creativity and love for entertainment.

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