WWE RAW Superstar Becky Lynch, a prominent figure in women’s wrestling for over seven years, has publicly criticized the accuracy of her rating in the upcoming WWE 2K26 video game. Despite her legendary status and numerous title victories, Lynch claims 2K Games has unfairly lowered her rating, calling it “fake and rigged.” The game is set for early access on March 6 and a full release on March 13 across PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch 2, and has sparked debate among wrestlers and fans due to recent Superstar Ratings disclosures.
Dispute Over Ratings: Lynch Alleges Favoritism Towards Rhea Ripley
The newly released Superstar Ratings place Becky Lynch at 94, a slight increase from her previous score of 92. However, Lynch remains dissatisfied, particularly because Rhea Ripley holds a 96 rating—higher than that of Roman Reigns—and tops the women’s division in the game. Lynch accused 2K Games of adjusting her stats downward to make gameplay easier for Ripley and others. She expressed her frustration vehemently:
“THERE IT IS!!! FAKE AND RIGGED RATINGS!!! TWO FACED-2K has ‘updated’ their ‘ratings’ and put ROTTEN RHEA RIPLEY ahead of me. I was told QA testers at 2K leaked to RHEA that whenever players played as me, I was TOO good and very hard to beat (like in real life). A ‘CHEAT CODE’ essentially (their words!) So she had them LOWER my ratings to make the game ‘easier’ for RHEA (and others like ABSOLUTE JOKE LEE) to beat me. AJ IS EVEN A JOKE IN THE VIDEO GAME WORLD TOO. THOSE RATINGS SHOULD BE LOWER FOR HER! I already have THE BULLDOG on the case. 2KSPORTS YOU HAVE A LOT TO ANSWER FOR!!!”
Lynch’s comments also took aim at fellow wrestlers AJ Lee and “Absolute Joke Lee,” underscoring ongoing rivalries within WWE that extend into the virtual gaming world.
Current WWE Rivalries Fuel Lynch’s Ongoing Championship Storyline
The timing of this controversy coincides with Lynch’s run as the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, a title she continues to defend with determination. This weekend at WWE Elimination Chamber in Chicago, Lynch is set to face AJ Lee in a high-stakes match that also highlights their personal and professional feud. Their rivalry stems from tensions between their husbands—CM Punk and Seth Rollins—whose conflicts intensified in 2024. After Lee caused Lynch to lose her title earlier this year, Lynch regained it, becoming the first to hold the Women’s Intercontinental Championship twice.
Significance of Ratings Debate and Upcoming WWE Events
Becky Lynch’s public rejection of her WWE 2K26 rating underscores the complex intersection between real-life wrestling rivalries and their digital portrayals. Such disputes highlight the passion and high expectations involved in how wrestlers are represented in video games, affecting both players’ experiences and wrestlers’ reputations. With Lynch preparing to defend her championship in the Elimination Chamber, fans will be watching to see how both her in-ring career and virtual representation evolve. The controversy may pressure 2K Games to reconsider rating transparency, especially when top-tier WWE stars question the fairness of their rankings.
THERE IT IS!!! FAKE AND RIGGED RATINGS!!! TWO FACED-2K has “updated” their “ratings” and put ROTTEN RHEA RIPLEY ahead of me. I was told QA testers at 2K leaked to RHEA that whenever players played as me, I was TOO good and very hard to beat (like in real life). A “CHEAT CODE”…
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 27, 2026
Some TERRIBLE people suggest that I’m less than honest and I consistently make up facts! THIS IS A HORRIBLE LIE!!! But just to humor them, let’s look at these two photos. THIS is CLEAR EVIDENCE that one wrestler (ME) is better than the other (ABSOLUTE JOKE). I don’t like having… pic.twitter.com/QI2WIad6Pz
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) February 24, 2026
