Following her victory at Money in the Bank, Becky Lynch addressed criticism and her journey during a post-show media appearance, opening up about her motivations and experiences since her return to WWE.
“Becky Lynch addresses critics after Intercontinental Title win”
became a focal point, as she discussed reclaiming the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship and emphasized her lasting impact on the division and its competitors.
Lynch Shares Motivation for Chasing the Intercontinental Title
Becky Lynch, also known as “The Man,” revealed that her journey back to WWE was initially fuelled by a desire to confront Liv for sidelining her from action. However, her encounter with Lyra significantly shifted her focus, driving her to pursue championship gold and re-establish her dominance in the ring. She expressed strong feelings regarding both her competition and the perceived lack of respect, saying:
“When I came back, I wanted to crush Liv for putting me out, but then when Lyra made a loser out of me, that is when I wanted to win the title. And I wanted to make sure that Everybody was reminded who the greatest of all time is, and it is me. And slap the disrespect out of her mouth.”
—Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Calling Out Disrespect Within the Division
Addressing the topic of reverence within the division, Lynch pointed to ongoing disrespect from Lyra and stressed her own importance in shaping others’ careers. She made it clear that she views herself as central to the opportunities others have received, asserting her authority over the future of the women’s division and who gets title shots moving forward.
“Tonight I got more disrespect. More disrespect. She would not have a job if it was not for me. She would not have her fiancé if it was not for me. Every piece of food she buys is because of me. And then tonight I see more disrespect. But now I do have the title. And all those opportunities that I was taking from everybody, they don’t even know. They don’t even know. Nobody is going to get any more chances unless I say so.”
—Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Reflections on Time Away and WWE Universe Criticism
Lynch looked back at her period away from wrestling, describing newfound freedom and a chance to escape the persistent judgments and negativity often present in the WWE universe. She took this break to reconnect with her sense of self-worth and to acknowledge her influential legacy in professional wrestling.
“I’m amazing. Amazing. Amazing. I got to do whatever I wanted. I got to be free from the judgments of all of the WWE Universe that are always throwing their opinions, always telling me that I’m this and that. I’m wonderful, and I remembered, oh my goodness, I’m wonderful. I’m the greatest to ever do it, and I can look back at my career and say, wow, I did this, I changed the game. The whole industry is better because of me.”
—Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Handling Negativity and Focus on Family
Despite feeling the burden of criticism, Lynch highlighted that her time away provided an opportunity to enjoy her family life and pursue projects outside WWE. She credited her family and new creative endeavors for helping her rise above the overwhelming opinions that often come from wrestling fans and insiders.
“And I forgot. Sometimes I would forget all of that because of all the negativity that was always coming my way. Instead, I got to enjoy my family life, my amazing family, life, my perfect child, my very hot, handsome husband. And I got to film TV shows, film movies because I’m a star, and I did not have to deal with all the noise in the WWE Universe. It was, ‘Meh, meh, meh! Meh, meh, meh, meh, meh!’ Always at me.”
—Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Looking Ahead: Evolution 2 and Onward
With the announcement that WWE Evolution could return for a second event, Lynch expressed confidence about maintaining her championship status, setting the tone for what’s next within the division.
“Evolution 2, great, yeah, wonderful. I’m going to be the champion.”
—Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Becky Lynch’s remarks have reignited discussion around the roles of respect, legacy, and opportunity in WWE, reflecting a turbulent yet unyielding drive that continues to shape the women’s division. As the reigning WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion and a vocal leader, she has positioned herself at the center of ongoing debates regarding power, achievement, and the future of the sport.
