Becky Lynch sparked controversy during a recent WWE RAW episode in Birmingham, England, by making remarks about the late Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on July 22, 2025. The Irish superstar, known as The Man, referred to Osbourne as
“the only good thing about Birmingham”
who recently died, adding that she would also die if she lived there. These comments quickly drew significant criticism and attention online, especially as they related to a revered music and WWE Hall of Famer.
WWE legend Kevin Nash responded to the backlash while discussing the incident on the Kliq This podcast. Although his co-host Sean Oliver believed Lynch’s promo was not inappropriate, Nash disagreed, emphasizing it was too early to joke about Osbourne’s death. “Still too soon,” Nash stated clearly in response to Lynch’s comments.
Kelly Osbourne Publicly Condemns Becky Lynch’s Remarks
Ozzy Osbourne, inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021, was widely respected in both the wrestling and rock ‘n’ roll communities. Following the episode, his daughter Kelly Osbourne took to social media to express her outrage at Becky Lynch’s comments during RAW. Kelly criticized WWE for allowing Lynch to speak in such a manner about her father, highlighting the pain caused by the timing and nature of the remarks.
Currently, Becky Lynch is embroiled in a personal storyline involving a feud with AJ Lee and CM Punk. She is scheduled to team up with her husband, Seth Rollins, in a Mixed Tag Team Match against AJ Lee and CM Punk at Wrestlepalooza on September 20, intensifying the ongoing drama surrounding her WWE character.
The Impact of Lynch’s Comments on WWE and Future Storylines
The controversy surrounding Becky Lynch’s remarks brings to light WWE’s approach to sensitive topics and the tightrope wrestlers must walk when addressing real-world figures on live television. Nash’s criticism underscores the delicate balance between entertainment and respect in wrestling promos. With Lynch’s upcoming high-profile match at Wrestlepalooza, the fallout from her comments may influence how her character is portrayed moving forward.
As WWE continues its global reach, responses from figures close to the Osbourne family and fans alike highlight the challenges wrestling faces when mixing personal loss with scripted storylines. Whether this incident will affect Lynch’s career trajectory or lead to changes in WWE’s creative decisions remains to be seen.
“Still too soon,”
—Kevin Nash, WWE Legend
