Natalya heel turn costs Maxxine Dupri Intercontinental championship

Cageside Seats • January 19, 2026 • entertainment

Key Points:

Natalya aligned with Maxxine Dupri just before Dupri's Intercontinental Championship rematch against Becky Lynch on Monday Night Raw in Belfast, raising questions about her timing.
Natalya helped Lynch cheat by putting Dupri’s foot on the rope during the match, leading to Lynch retaining the title via pinfall.
After the match, Natalya attacked Dupri, signaling a potential heel turn and a “low key legend” villain role on WWE television.
Becky Lynch remains the Intercontinental Champion, while Dupri faces the challenge of battling a seasoned legend during what may be one of Lynch’s final major WWE runs.