Becky Lynch and Stephanie Vaquer returned to Monday Night Raw on Aug. 17 [1] to confront Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan.
The returns bolster a division that had only seven active women on the roster heading into SummerSlam weekend [3]. This influx of talent creates immediate competition for the top title on the Raw brand.
The confrontation took place at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York [2]. Both Lynch and Vaquer expressed interest in challenging Morgan for the championship, but the two women were unable to cooperate. This tension between the challengers provided an opening for the Judgment Day stable to intervene.
Members of the Judgment Day, including Finn Bálor and Damian Priest, attacked both Lynch and Vaquer after the two failed to coexist. The faction dominated the segment, leaving both returning stars sidelined.
The arrivals of Lynch and Vaquer were intended to reinforce the Raw women's division [3]. However, the internal friction between the two competitors suggests that their rivalry may overshadow their shared goal of unseating Morgan.
While Lynch and Vaquer entered the arena as threats to the champion, the intervention by the Judgment Day shifts the dynamic. The faction now stands as a primary obstacle for any woman seeking the title, adding a layer of instability to the championship picture following the events of SummerSlam.
“The returns significantly bolster a division that had only seven active women on the roster”
The return of established stars like Lynch and Vaquer addresses a critical talent shortage in the Raw women's division. By introducing a three-way conflict involving the champion and the Judgment Day, WWE is establishing a complex power struggle that moves beyond a simple one-on-one title chase.
