The first match for WWE WrestleMania 35 is now official. It will be Becky Lynch vs. RAW Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey.
Tonight’s RAW saw Rousey retain her title over Bayley after issuing an open challenge. Royal Rumble winner Lynch interrupted the post-match handshake and had words with Rousey. Becky then announced that she will be challenging Rousey at the biggest show of the year.
WrestleMania 35 takes place on April 7 from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Stay tuned for updates on the card.
Below are a few shots from the Lynch – Rousey segment on RAW:
THE MAN IS HERE. @BeckyLynchWWE #Raw pic.twitter.com/pgxSvccSXH
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2019
"Unlike @WWERollins I don't need much time to think. I. CHOOSE. YOU." @BeckyLynchWWE will challenge @RondaRousey for the #Raw #WomensChampionship at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/nlZRO2kPEE
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2019
.@BeckyLynchWWE seems pretty unbothered by @RondaRousey…#Raw pic.twitter.com/iQWnLuR9jS
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2019
#TheMan @BeckyLynchWWE didn't need to wait too long…
She wants #RAW #WomensChampion @RondaRousey at @WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/mwNgPXyVnN
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2019