WWE star Bayley has earned the chance to challenge AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship after winning a gauntlet match on 'Monday Night Raw.' This matchup is significant as it marks a nearly 13-year gap since the two wrestlers last faced each other for the Divas Championship in August 2013. At that time, Lee was an established veteran in the ring, while Bayley was just starting her career in professional wrestling.

Since their last encounter, both wrestlers have seen dramatic changes in their careers. AJ Lee left WWE in 2015 and has since focused on other endeavors, while Bayley rose through the ranks to become a four-time women’s champion and a two-time women’s tag team champion. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping the WWE women’s division into a credible and respected segment of professional wrestling—something that was far from the case over a decade ago.

The upcoming match is not only a chance for Bayley to seek revenge for their previous encounter but also highlights the evolution of women's wrestling within WWE. With Lee's recent return to the organization, the anticipation builds for this significant matchup, as both athletes represent a transformed era in women's sports entertainment, and fans eagerly await what is sure to be a historic clash in the ring.