What Becky Lynch & Trish Stratus’ Raw Contract Really Said
Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus are set to have a big match at WWE Night of Champions.
The event, which takes place this Saturday May 27th, currently has seven announced matches. As of this writing, the non-title singles match between Lynch and Stratus doesn’t have any special stipulations.
But that may not be the case if one were to examine the contract’s wording.
According to Fightful Select, the exact wording of the contract both women signed on RAW reads as follows:
“May 22nd, 2023
To whom it may concern,
This document shall serve as a legal and binding agreement amongst all parties scheduled for the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus Match, to be held at the Night of Champions Premium Live Event, to be held on Saturday, May 27th, 2023, at the Jeddah Super Dome, Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Rd, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah 23735, Saudi Arabia.
The parties hereby agree to save hold harmless and indemnify WWE, WWE Network, and its affiliates from any liability regarding injuries that may or may not occur during the course of this exhibition.
The winner of the match hereby assigns all publicity rights to WWE, WWE Network, and its affiliates in regard to the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus Match at Night of Champions on May 27th, 2023.
This contract is drawn in the state of Connecticut and all laws of Connecticut shall apply to its execution, arbitration or contest.”
The lineup for WWE Night of Champions this Saturday, May 27th looks like this.
* Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar
* Finals of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament: Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. AJ Styles
* Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships: Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens (c) vs. Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa
* Raw Women’s Championship: Bianca Belair (c) vs. Asuka
* Intercontinental Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs. Mustafa Ali
* Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus
* Smackdown Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Natalya
WWE Night of Champions will stream live from Jeddah Superdome on Saturday, May 27, at 1 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else.