WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, known as one of the most compelling heel characters in WWE today, recently shared why she enjoys playing the villain. During a recent podcast appearance, Lynch explained how adopting a heel persona enhances her wrestling performance and connection with other wrestlers.
Becky Lynch Discusses Her Passion for Playing the Villain
On Cody Rhodes’ podcast, What Do You Wanna Talk About?, Becky Lynch reflected on various personal and professional topics, including her husband Seth Rollins and her experience as a mother. Among these insights, she opened up about why she prefers portraying a heel character in WWE. Lynch believes that being the “bad guy” allows her to elevate her wrestling abilities and better support her peers in the ring.
“I really love being a bad guy. I feel like I do more good being bad, you know, like I’m a better wrestler that way. I’m better at making people look good because I’m not a cool wrestler and don’t have cool moves,” Becky said. [From 1:02:46 to 1:03:04]
Becky Lynch’s Return and Recent WWE Storylines
After nearly a year away, Becky Lynch made her WWE return at WrestleMania 41, teaming with Lyra Valkyria to dethrone Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. However, the reign was brief, as members of The Judgment Day reclaimed the titles on the next episode of Monday Night RAW. Following the loss, Lynch shocked fans by turning heel, attacking Valkyria and revealing later that she was the one who assaulted Bayley before their championship encounter at The Show of Shows event.
Continuing her heel momentum, Lynch defeated Valkyria to capture the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship at Money in the Bank, solidifying her role as a top competitor in her new character alignment.
Dominant Defenses of the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Title
Becky Lynch concluded her bitter rivalry with Lyra Valkyria at SummerSlam, securing a victory that barred Valkyria from challenging for the Intercontinental title while Lynch remained champion. On the August 11 edition of Monday Night RAW, Lynch successfully defended her championship against Maxxine Dupri, winning the match by submission with a precise and strategic performance.
She followed up with another solid defense the next week, overcoming veteran Natalya to maintain her hold on the title. These back-to-back defenses underscore Lynch’s status as a formidable champion and build anticipation around who will challenge her next for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship.
What Lies Ahead for Becky Lynch’s Heel Character Journey
Becky Lynch’s embrace of her heel character has revitalized her career and brought fresh intrigue to WWE’s women’s division. Her ability to enhance the spotlight for fellow wrestlers while maintaining her own championship success highlights the unique value she brings to the role. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see which contender will rise to challenge Lynch in the coming weeks as she continues to defend her title with confidence.
