During an appearance on last week’s edition of WWE’s “The Bump,” Becky Lynch discussed pursuing her dream of professional wrestling when she was younger and quitting the industry at 19 after feeling the need to get a real job.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On leaving wrestling when she was 19: “I left wrestling when I was just 19 years old. I had already main-evented in Korakuen Hall in Japan and wrestled all over Europe, Japan, and Canada. And at 19, I felt like it was time to give up on my dream and be realistic and do a realistic job.”
On realizing she was wrong: “In those seven years, … you’d just see how much I would constantly be trying to convince myself that I was okay without it — that I was fine — but it would just always come back. It sounds so dramatic but it was like coming to terms with a death, but then you find out that that person isn’t dead and then you have to reconcile with — okay, now I get to have this whole new life again.”
Lynch will challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Becky Lynch: From Quitting Wrestling to Becoming a WWE Superstar
Becky Lynch, also known as “The Man,” has become one of the most popular and successful female wrestlers in the world. However, her journey to the top was not without its challenges. In a recent interview on WWE’s “The Bump,” Lynch opened up about her decision to quit wrestling at a young age and how she eventually found her way back to the industry.
At just 19 years old, Lynch made the difficult choice to leave professional wrestling behind. Despite already achieving significant success, including main-eventing in Korakuen Hall in Japan and wrestling across Europe, Japan, and Canada, she felt the need to be realistic and pursue a more traditional career.
Lynch’s decision to quit wrestling was not an easy one. In the interview, she described how she constantly tried to convince herself that she was okay without it, but deep down, she knew wrestling was her true passion. She compared the experience to coming to terms with a death, only to discover that the person is still alive and having to reconcile with the newfound opportunity for a whole new life.
Fortunately for wrestling fans around the world, Lynch eventually realized that she couldn’t ignore her calling any longer. She made her return to the industry and joined WWE in 2013. From there, she quickly rose through the ranks and became one of the company’s top stars.
Lynch’s journey in WWE has been nothing short of remarkable. She has captured multiple championships, headlined major pay-per-view events, and become a symbol of empowerment for women in professional wrestling. Her charismatic personality, in-ring skills, and unwavering determination have endeared her to fans worldwide.
Currently, Lynch is set to challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This match is highly anticipated and is expected to be a show-stealer, as both women are incredibly talented and have proven themselves as top-tier performers.
Lynch’s story serves as an inspiration to anyone who has ever doubted their dreams or felt the need to conform to societal expectations. Her journey from quitting wrestling to becoming a WWE superstar is a testament to the power of perseverance and following one’s true passion.
As fans eagerly await Lynch’s return to the ring at WrestleMania 40, it is clear that she has left an indelible mark on the world of professional wrestling. Her story is a reminder that sometimes, taking a leap of faith and pursuing what you love can lead to incredible success and fulfillment. Becky Lynch is proof that dreams can come true, even after setbacks and doubts.