Becky Lynch is still the NXT Women’s Champion after doing battle with Indi Hartwell on the Oct. 23 episode of Raw.
Prior to the match, Lynch was being interviewed backstage about her bout with Hartwell which was up next. During the interview, Xia Li was lurking in the background. Lyra Valkyria who will face Lynch on Oct. 24 Halloween Havoc, was front row for this match.
Candice LeRaw stayed backstage to watch Hartwell take on Lynch. In a solid match which picked up in the middle, Lynch took away the win. Hartwell tapped out in the DisarmHer.
After the match, Li attacked LeRae backstage and told her it was a message to send to Hartwell as well. Li vs. LeRae us set for next week.
Valkyria is ready for Lynch.
Also ahead of the Fatal Five-way for the Women’s World Championship at Crown Jewel, a contract signing took place. GM Adam Pearce attempted to get Raquel Rodriguez, Zoey Stark, Shayna Baszler, and Nia Jax’s signatures eithout involving the champ. However, that backfired as Ripley who had a busy night trying to get Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre on the Judgment Day’s side, made her way to the ring.
After claiming she will remain at the top of the division, Jax spoke up and explained to the other three competitors that Ripley will use her to do most if the work.
Later in the night, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis was talking to Kayden Carter and Katana Chance, potentially trying to convince then to come to the blue brand.
