Becky Lynch will challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Championship this weekend at WrestleMania 40.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Lynch revealed that the favorite WrestleMania moment of her career is a loss — namely, her defeat at the hands of Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On her favorite WrestleMania moment: “I enjoyed WrestleMania 38 where I lost to Bianca more than I enjoyed WrestleMania 35. I think Daniel Bryan said something similar, as well, about enjoying his WrestleMania match against Kofi [at WrestleMania 35] than he did WrestleMania 30. It’s weird like that. Sometimes, what we enjoy in terms of our artistic expression aren’t always the stories that audiences revere the most.”
On enjoying being a heel more than a babyface: “When you were a top babyface, you were micromanaged a little more [under Vince McMahon]. At WrestleMania 38, I had more freedom creatively. When you’re the villain, you’re making the crowd like someone else. There’s a lot of fun in putting the shine on someone else.”
On her WrestleMania 35 win: “That’s the girlhood-dream-come-true moment. Everyone asks me, ‘How did I feel?’ I felt everything, but I also felt nothing. It’s this weird juxtaposition. I made it, but had anything changed? There were fireworks, but my internal landscape wasn’t any different. I found it one of the harder things to write about in my book. That’s the thing people want to read about it. I understand thatt–it’s the culmination. Then the next night I’m brought back to earth when I had to do a segment with Lacey Evans on one-hour sleep while Vince was yelling at me in Gorilla. On the flip side, there was the confidence and the cockiness I walked around with leading up to that match at WrestleMania 35. Ultimately, it wasn’t my destination. It was another important stop on my journey.”
Becky Lynch also spoke to TMZ about her upcoming title match with Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania XL.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On trying to steal the show: “Not steal it, I’ll earn it. I’ll earn it. I’ll beat the bejesus out of her. Make her question why she ever showed up to Philadelphia. That’s what will happen.”
On Ripley mentioning Lynch’s daughter Roux during the build up of the match: “Well, hopefully, she won’t be watching too closely because I think she might be a little scared of mommy.”
On her warning to Ripley: “Enjoy your last few weeks as champion.”
Becky Lynch to Challenge Rhea Ripley for WWE Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 40
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Becky Lynch, one of the most popular and successful female wrestlers in WWE history, revealed that her favorite WrestleMania moment was actually a loss. Lynch spoke about her defeat at the hands of Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38 and explained why she enjoyed that match more than her victory at WrestleMania 35.
Lynch stated, “I enjoyed WrestleMania 38 where I lost to Bianca more than I enjoyed WrestleMania 35. I think Daniel Bryan said something similar, as well, about enjoying his WrestleMania match against Kofi [at WrestleMania 35] than he did WrestleMania 30. It’s weird like that. Sometimes, what we enjoy in terms of our artistic expression aren’t always the stories that audiences revere the most.”
This statement highlights the unique perspective that wrestlers have on their own performances and the artistry involved in their matches. It also shows that sometimes, the personal experience and fulfillment of the performer can outweigh the outcome of the match in terms of audience reception.
Lynch also discussed her preference for playing a heel (villain) character rather than a babyface (hero). She explained that as a top babyface, she felt more micromanaged under Vince McMahon’s direction. However, during WrestleMania 38, she had more creative freedom as a villain. She enjoyed the process of making the crowd like someone else and putting the shine on another wrestler.
She said, “When you’re the villain, you’re making the crowd like someone else. There’s a lot of fun in putting the shine on someone else.”
Lynch’s comments shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of professional wrestling and how performers can find joy and fulfillment in different roles within their storytelling.
Reflecting on her WrestleMania 35 win, which was a significant moment in her career, Lynch shared her mixed emotions. She described it as a “girlhood-dream-come-true moment” but also expressed that internally, not much had changed. She explained that it was a challenging topic to write about in her book because while it was a culmination of her journey, it wasn’t her ultimate destination.
Lynch’s candidness about the realities of her career and the highs and lows she experienced after WrestleMania 35 gives fans a glimpse into the complexities of being a professional wrestler and the constant challenges they face.
In addition to the Sports Illustrated interview, Lynch also spoke to TMZ about her upcoming title match against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania XL. She expressed her determination to earn the spotlight and beat Ripley convincingly. She also addressed Ripley’s mention of Lynch’s daughter during the build-up to the match, stating that she hopes her daughter won’t be watching too closely because she might be scared of mommy.
Lynch’s confidence and warning to Ripley add excitement and anticipation to their upcoming match, further building the storyline and creating buzz among fans.
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, fans eagerly await the clash between Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s World Championship. Both wrestlers have proven themselves as formidable competitors, and their match promises to be a highlight of the event. Whether Lynch will reclaim the championship or Ripley will continue her reign, one thing is certain – this showdown will be a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts around the world.