First WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Match Set for Raw

One Big Thing

WWE has confirmed the first match in the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament, marking a historic moment in women’s wrestling.

The Details

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce announced that Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, and Katana Chance will compete in a triple threat match on the December 2 edition of Raw.

• Match marks the first step toward crowning the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion
• Tournament begins on December 2 as previously announced
• Additional participants yet to be revealed

Other Raw Announcements

• CM Punk set to open the show following his Survivor Series appearance
• Tag team match: Damage CTRL (Kairi Sane & IYO SKY) vs. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez

Why It Matters

The introduction of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship represents a significant milestone in WWE’s women’s division evolution, offering a new mid-card title opportunity for female competitors.

By The Numbers

• First-ever Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament in WWE history
• Three competitors confirmed for the opening match
• Second women’s singles title for the Raw brand

The Big Picture

This tournament launch comes at a time when WWE continues to expand opportunities for its women’s division, following the success of other prestigious titles like the Women’s World Championship and Women’s Tag Team Championships.

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