Maxxine Dupri entered Hershey with a lot at stake as she defended her Women’s Intercontinental Championship against long-time rival Ivy Nile on Monday. Despite an initially shaky start, Dupri managed to secure her first successful title defense on “WWE RAW,” overcoming a tough challenge from Nile after a rough initial showing as champion.
Niall displayed little respect for Dupri’s quest for victory, evidenced by a swift pin attempt early in the match. However, Dupri refused to back down. Even after being dominated early on, Dupri used a mix of precise strikes and Submission moves learned in the Dungeon to stay competitive and protect her championship hopes. Nile repeatedly tried to extinguish Dupri’s momentum, including a vicious hanging dragon sleeper from the ropes that caused Dupri visible pain. Yet, as the match continued, Dupri’s confidence grew, transforming her once unpolished strikes into powerful, decisive attacks. She battled through every obstacle Niall presented, ultimately securing the win with a punishing ankle to leg lock on her former ally and rival.
This victory marked Dupri’s first official title defense, extending her reign as the Women’s Intercontinental Champion with 29 days left. She claimed the championship from Becky Lynch, a renowned multiple-time women’s world champion, at WWE’s recent event in Madison Square Garden. Lynch has since voiced complaints and conspiracy theories about the match on social media, but as of now, neither Lynch nor any other wrestler has challenged Dupri for the title.
Fan Take: Maxxine Dupri’s gritty defense highlights a fresh and exciting chapter in the Women’s Intercontinental division, showing that new champions can rise to the occasion even under pressure. This win not only boosts Dupri’s credibility but also sparks anticipation for intense rivalries that could redefine the women’s division in WWE.
