Report: Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee “Locked In” for WrestleMania 42 Following WarGames Fallout
After two humiliating submission losses in tag team action, “The Man” will finally get her one-on-one shot at retribution. Reports confirm the dream match is set for Las Vegas.
Backstage Report: The Match is “Locked In”
A new exclusive from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select has confirmed that despite creative pivots elsewhere, the marquee women’s feud remains unchanged.
Key Details:
- Match: Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (Singles Match).
- Status: “Locked in” for WrestleMania 42.
- Context: First-ever singles encounter after months of tag team warfare.
The Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee rivalry has been the defining story of the women’s division since late 2025, and it appears the final chapter is officially written. According to new reports, their long-awaited singles showdown is “locked in” for WrestleMania 42, providing the ultimate payoff to a feud built on personal animosity and humiliation.
The Road So Far: A One-Sided War
While this will be their first one-on-one encounter, it is inaccurate to say they haven’t touched. Since AJ Lee’s shocking return in September 2025—where she saved her husband CM Punk from an attack by Lynch and Seth Rollins—the “Black Widow” has had Lynch’s number at every turn.
The rivalry exploded at the inaugural Wrestlepalooza PLE in September, where AJ Lee and CM Punk defeated Lynch and Rollins in a mixed tag team match. In the closing moments of that bout, AJ forced Becky to submit to the Black Widow, handing “The Man” a rare submission loss.
“Two Taps” Storyline: WarGames Fallout
The narrative deepened at Survivor Series: WarGames in November. Despite Becky Lynch assembling a formidable team, the night once again ended in disaster for the Women’s Intercontinental Champion. In the match’s climax, AJ Lee trapped Lynch in the Black Widow for a second time, forcing another tap-out to secure the victory for her squad.
This “0-2” record is the driving force behind the WrestleMania match. Becky Lynch may hold the Women’s Intercontinental Championship—having reclaimed it from Maxxine Dupri on the January 5th RAW on Netflix special—but she cannot claim dominance over the division while AJ Lee holds two submission victories over her.
PWS Analysis: The “Final Boss” Dynamic
WWE has brilliantly reversed the expected roles here. Usually, the returning legend puts over the current star immediately. Instead, AJ Lee has been booked as a “Final Boss” that Becky Lynch cannot solve.
By holding off on the singles match until WrestleMania 42, WWE has raised the stakes: Lynch isn’t just fighting for a win; she is fighting to erase the shame of tapping out twice. For AJ Lee, this match represents the validation of her return—proving she can hang with the “GOAT” of the modern era in a pure wrestling match without tag partners.
What to Expect
With the match considered “locked in,” fans should expect the rivalry to reignite during the Royal Rumble match. A direct confrontation would be the perfect catalyst to bridge the gap from their WarGames encounter to their Las Vegas showdown.
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