Next WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion: Who will hold the title after Raquel Rodriguez?

Ahead of WWE SummerSlam 2026, Raquel Rodriguez captured the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion.

The Judgment Day member has only had one successful title defense since her victory in July.

However, there could be several WWE stars who could take the title in the near future.

Here are our four potential options to become the next WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion after Raquel Rodriguez.

IYO SKY

Following her loss against Liv Morgan at WWE SummerSlam 2026, IYO SKY has only made sporadic appearances on the company’s television.

SKY is someone who is widely recognized as one of the best wrestlers in the world today.

Wanting to put her front and center, IYO feels like a star who can elevate the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

Potentially getting revenge on The Judgment Day, IYO SKY could have what it takes to dethrone Raquel Rodriguez for the gold.

Lyra Valkyria

Lyra Valkyria has underwent a character and attitude change over the past few months.

After betraying Bayley, Valkyria seemingly snapped and has become a more unhinged version of herself.

Since then, Valkyria has had her sights back on the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

Looking to become a two-time champion, Lyra could be the one to take down Raquel Rodriguez to once again become Women’s IC Champion.

Sol Ruca

At WWE Clash In Italy 2026, Sol Ruca defeated Becky Lynch to win the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.

Using her unique high flying style, Ruca has formed a connection with the fans from her time on NXT to now being part of the WWE Raw roster.

On the July 27 episode of Raw, Ruca lost the Women’s IC Title to Raquel Rodriguez.

Sol Ruca rebounding and coming back to defeat Rodriguez for the gold could be the best way to have her get back to a more established role on WWE TV moving forward.

Lola Vice

On the September 14 edition of WWE Raw, Lola Vice made her main roster debut.

Picking up a win over Raquel Rodriguez and Kelani Jordan, Vice has qualified for the Women’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match on the October 10 premium live event.

The former NXT Women’s Champion pinned Rodriguez to get this victory.

Lola Vice now getting a title shot could lead to the newest Raw star to win the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship before long.

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