Becky Lynch retains WWE Women's Intercontinental title after DQ on Raw

Becky Lynch retained the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the October 20 episode of Monday Night Raw in Sacramento after being disqualified for striking challenger Maxxine Dupri with the title belt. The match at the Golden 1 Center ended when referee Jessika Carr called for the disqualification, allowing Lynch to keep the belt despite Dupri being awarded the victory.

Dupri, wrestling in her hometown, pressed the early action and at times appeared to have the upper hand, forcing Lynch to absorb significant offense and briefly locking in an ankle lock. Lynch fought back and at one point attempted to leave the match with the championship to force a countout. Dupri prevented the exit, nearly scoring a pinfall before Lynch swung the belt into Dupri’s head, prompting the referee to stop the bout. Lynch continued to attack Dupri after the bell while the crowd reacted loudly as Lynch departed with the title.

Because titles do not change hands on a disqualification, Lynch left still champion. The result marked Dupri’s second straight victory over Lynch in recent weeks, following a countout win on the October 6 edition of Raw. Dupri’s two consecutive wins, though one did not...