Bayley Wins Gauntlet Match, Penta Retains IC Title on WWE Raw

The Role Model is the new number one contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, while the new Men's Intercontinental Champion successfully defended his title.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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On the March 9, 2026 episode of WWE Raw from Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, Bayley won a gauntlet match to become the new number one contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. Meanwhile, Penta retained the Men's Intercontinental Championship against El Grande Americano, but was later attacked by The Judgment Day faction.

Why it matters

Bayley's victory sets up a title match against the current Women's Intercontinental Champion, AJ Mendez, next week. Penta's successful title defense keeps the championship on one of WWE's rising stars, but the post-match attack by The Judgment Day raises questions about his future reign.

The details

The gauntlet match to determine the new number one contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship featured several top female Superstars, including Lyra Valkyra, Iyo Sky, Raquel Rodriguez, Ivy Nile, and Asuka. Bayley ultimately prevailed, defeating Asuka to earn the title shot. In the main event, Penta defended the Men's Intercontinental Championship against El Grande Americano. Despite being cursed by Danhausen earlier in the night, Penta retained his title in an entertaining match. However, after the match, The Judgment Day faction, consisting of Dominik Mysterio, Raquel Rodriguez, and Liv Morgan, attacked Finn Balor, who had confronted the group earlier.

  • The March 9, 2026 episode of WWE Raw took place at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
  • Bayley won the gauntlet match to become the new number one contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
  • Penta successfully defended the Men's Intercontinental Championship against El Grande Americano.

The players

Bayley

A former WWE Women's Champion and one of the top female Superstars in the company, Bayley is now the new number one contender for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.

Penta

The current Men's Intercontinental Champion, Penta successfully defended his title against El Grande Americano on this episode of WWE Raw.

The Judgment Day

A faction consisting of Dominik Mysterio, Raquel Rodriguez, and Liv Morgan, who attacked Finn Balor after the main event.

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