Maxxine Dupri shocked the WWE Universe when she defeated Becky Lynch to capture the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the November 17 episode of RAW at Madison Square Garden. But beyond the title change itself, there’s a wild stat that puts her victory in a whole new light—this was only her second singles pinfall win on the WWE main roster.

The match itself carried major energy, with Alicia Taylor’s introductions giving it that big-match vibe. Becky Lynch looked locked in from the start, dominating most of the contest and pushing Maxxine to her limits. Just when it looked like The Man was going to coast to a win, Maxxine flipped the script.

AJ Lee returned to ringside and caused the distraction that changed everything. Maxxine capitalized on the moment and came off the top rope with a crossbody, pinning Becky Lynch in a moment that stunned MSG and the viewers at home. While the win was big on its own, Bryan Alvarez put things in perspective on Wrestling Observer Radio:

“This win over Becky Lynch was only the second singles pinfall win that Maxxine has ever had on the WWE main roster. In her entire main roster career, she had only pinned one other person ever in a singles match, ever.”

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He confirmed her first win came over Valhalla more than two years ago:

“That person was Valhalla. Valhalla in July of 2023.”

Then he dropped the kicker:

“So Maxxine is your new Women’s Intercontinental Champion by getting her first pinfall in over two years.”

Maxxine’s growth has been gradual, and this moment marks a huge career milestone. Whether this title reign lasts or not, she just made her mark in a massive way at one of WWE’s most iconic venues. That stat alone shows how unpredictable WWE can be.

What do you think of Maxxine’s big win over Becky Lynch—and does this change how you view her trajectory in WWE? Let us know in the comments.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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