WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch has identified several opponents she intends to personally remove from the upcoming Royal Rumble match. Set to participate in the 30-woman event, Lynch aims to claim victory for the second time in her career and earn a spot at WrestleMania 42.
Speaking with ESPN First Take, Lynch revealed the names of wrestlers she plans to eliminate herself to guarantee their exit from the match, rather than leaving it to chance.
Rivals Marked for Elimination
Lynch singled out Maxxine Dupri, Charlotte Flair, and Asuka as her primary targets. Expressing her frustration, Lynch made clear she has personal reasons for wanting to remove these competitors early.
“I really look forward to eliminating moody Maxxine. She’s been a thorn in my side, a big liar, awful person,”
Lynch said.
She added about Flair,
“Who else? Charlatan Flair, let me get rid of her again. Let’s run that back, everybody loved it the last time.”
Regarding Asuka, Lynch expressed particular annoyance:
“Asuka, awful Asuka, terrible. She stepped to me the other day, I didn’t appreciate that. I’ve beaten her many times, she says nobody is ready for Asuka, I’m always ready for her. Really everybody, absolutely everybody.”
– Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Implications for the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania
By naming these rivals, Lynch is signaling her determination to control the pace and outcome of the Royal Rumble match. The elimination of key threats like Dupri, Flair, and Asuka would clear the way for Lynch to secure her place in WrestleMania 42, reinforcing her status at the top of the WWE women’s division.
With the full participant list officially announced, fans eagerly anticipate how Lynch’s strategy will unfold among the 30 competitors. Her aggressive approach reflects the high stakes of this annual event, where each elimination can shift the balance of power.
As Royal Rumble approaches, Lynch’s declarations add an intense, confrontational edge to the competition, promising a fiercely contested match with rivalries intensifying before the road to WrestleMania begins.
