WWE’s women’s division made history in 2024 with the introduction of the Women’s Intercontinental and United States Championships. Bayley, a top contender, recently won a women’s gauntlet match to earn a title shot against AJ Lee, who defeated Becky Lynch to claim the belt.
Bayley credited WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque for recognizing the need for greater opportunities, recalling how she first expressed interest after seeing the men’s Intercontinental Championship unveiled. "It just shows how strong our division is," she said.
The upcoming match marks a pivotal moment-over 12 years in the making-for Bayley, aiming to become the fifth different holder of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship.