Becky Lynch, currently in her second term as WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, recently shared that her dream opponent would be AEW’s Toni Storm. Speaking to Billboard, Lynch highlighted Storm as a top contender she has long wanted to face, despite their careers unfolding in separate organizations. Both are leading figures in their respective companies’ women’s divisions, yet they have never met inside the ring.
Preferred Match Types and Lynch’s Motivation in Wrestling Today
Lynch showed a keen interest in a physical, high-stakes showdown with Storm, envisioning it as either a Dublin Street Fight or a Hell in a Cell match. She remarked,
“Well, I’d probably wrestle Toni Storm. I always wanted to wrestle her. I was bummed when she left and she’s doing amazing work over there at [AEW]. It’s absolutely amazing. Let’s make it a Dublin Street Fight. I do love a good street fight or maybe a Hell in a Cell. Yeah, let’s make it a Hell in a Cell.”
– Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Regarding what drives her continuation in wrestling, Lynch reflected on her evolving purpose within the sport. She emphasized returning to the essence of why she began wrestling and the desire to elevate storytelling and new talent in the industry, stating,
“Right now, it’s all the purpose of a story. I think that’s the thing when you kind of accomplished everything, you come back to the bare bones. You come back to, ‘Why do I do this in the first place? Well, I love it. Well, OK. How can I make this better than it was when I found it? How we can lift up the next generation? Who’s gonna be the people that take over next and how we can make sure that they’re in a position to succeed. How can we tell the best stories? How can we get the audience invested? How can we get new eyes on the business? How can I make people feel the way I felt when I was a fan?’”
– Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion
Context Behind Toni Storm and Becky Lynch’s Parallel Careers
Toni Storm, recognized for her work in AEW, has developed a reputation that Lynch acknowledges with respect and admiration. Despite the rivalry implicit in working for competing wrestling promotions, Lynch’s willingness to face Storm reflects both her competitive spirit and appreciation for Storm’s skills. Both wrestlers have achieved prominence in women’s professional wrestling but have yet to cross company lines for a match.
Ongoing Evolution in WWE and Women’s Wrestling Landscape
Becky Lynch’s desire to wrestle Toni Storm highlights an exciting ambition that fans may hope to see realized, particularly as both continue to shape the future of women’s wrestling. Lynch’s reflection on storytelling and mentoring upcoming talent signals a broader commitment to advancing the sport’s next generation. A match featuring these two athletes would symbolize a groundbreaking event, potentially crossing traditional promotion boundaries and captivating fans worldwide.
