Lyra Valkyria, the Women's Intercontinental Champion, is set to defend her title against Becky Lynch at WWE Backlash following a heated rivalry that began at WrestleMania. The rivalry intensified when Valkyria's tag partner Bayley was attacked, leading Lynch to return and assist Valkyria in winning the title, only for Morgan and Rodriguez to reclaim it the next night on Raw. Lynch then assaulted Valkyria, revealing her frustration over Valkyria's alliance with Bayley. During WWE Raw, Lynch confronted Valkyria, with both women exchanging heated words and challenging each other for the upcoming pay-per-view. Tommy Dreamer described their Raw encounter as a 'weird confrontation,' highlighting the mixed crowd reactions and the significance of Valkyria's statement, 'I've already beaten you,' as a potential indicator of her confidence heading into the match. WWE has also announced additional matches for Raw, including IYO SKY versus Roxanne Perez, and confirmed Lynch's appearance to escalate their feud. The storyline reflects ongoing tensions within the women's division, with Lynch fighting for her reputation and Valkyria defending her championship.