Becky Lynch has recently faced widespread criticism within the WWE Universe following controversial comments made during a RAW segment in Birmingham, England, late last August. These remarks, part of a promo for which Lynch was the focal point, targeted the city itself and drew significant negative attention because they referenced the hometown of the late Ozzy Osbourne. As the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion, Lynch’s comments ignited a global reaction that extended beyond wrestling.
Kevin Nash, a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, expressed his perspective on this incident during a conversation with Sean Oliver on the latest episode of Kliq THIS, offering unfiltered opinions on Lynch’s current status in the industry and the ramifications of her promo.
Details of Becky Lynch’s Controversy and Industry Reaction
During her promo in Birmingham, Lynch criticized the city, which immediately drew backlash due to its cultural connection with Ozzy Osbourne, a WWE Hall of Famer who had recently passed away. This was especially sensitive given the timing, with Osbourne having died just a month before. Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy’s daughter, publicly condemned Lynch and WWE for remarks that appeared disrespectful to her late father and his community.
WWE had paid multiple tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, including a dedicated segment by Triple H following the rock icon’s final concert in July and after his death. The tension caused by Lynch’s comments challenged WWE’s ongoing efforts to honor Osbourne’s legacy respectfully.
Kevin Nash’s Candid Opinion on Lynch’s Future in WWE
During the discussion, Kevin Nash did not mince words when asked if Becky Lynch’s comments crossed a line to generate heat. He stated bluntly,
“I think her run’s over. I think she’s grasping. [Oliver: you think there’s desperation?] I think the business has passed her by,”
Kevin Nash said.
Nash suggested that Lynch might be attempting to maintain relevance through provocative actions.
Sean Oliver brought up Kelly Osbourne’s strongly worded rebuke, recognizing her justified anger. Nash acknowledged that while Lynch’s words were not directly disparaging Ozzy Osbourne himself, the choice to include those comments so soon after his passing was reckless. He viewed the incident through the lens of WWE’s corporate interests as a shareholder of TKO, WWE’s parent company, emphasizing the damage such fouls could inflict on the company’s reputation.
Nash explained,
“I don’t think she said anything that was derogatory to Ozzy. [Oliver: well it was a recent passing, Kelly blasted Becky and shamed WWE for allowing this to be said about her father and his home. Can you go over the line with heat, was this cheap heat?] I think when you… I don’t see how… you know they always say, ‘Any kind of publicity is good publicity.’ I don’t know, man. I mean… when somebody passes and you f**k with the family, and the daughter is the one that makes the comment, I don’t think that’s exactly the look that the WWE or its shareholders, which I’m one of – I’m a TKO shareholder, I don’t particularly want that coming out of somebody’s mouth, as a shareholder,”
Kevin Nash said.
Speculations on Promo Approval and Business Consequences
Sean Oliver queried whether the controversial lines were pre-approved as part of the storyline script. Nash was skeptical of this notion, dismissing the possibility that the segments were sanctioned in advance. When asked if Lynch had the freedom to act independently in such situations, Nash remarked succinctly,
“Anybody can. … whether or not she was fined for it, that’s where the difference is,”
Kevin Nash said.
This comment indicated the uncertainty about whether disciplinary measures followed the backlash or if Lynch’s actions were left unchecked by WWE management.
Recent WWE Events Involving Becky Lynch and Related Storylines
Despite the controversy, Becky Lynch recently defended her Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Nikki Bella at the Clash In Paris event on Sunday. Following her victory, Lynch supported her husband, Seth Rollins, who retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a Fatal 4 Way match against CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso. These events kept Lynch at the center of ongoing WWE narratives.
The developments on the latest edition of RAW further extended these storylines and stirred new speculation about the potential comeback of AJ Lee to WWE programming.
Implications for Becky Lynch and WWE’s Future
Kevin Nash’s comments suggest that Becky Lynch’s recent actions could seriously jeopardize her position within WWE, indicating that the company and its shareholders may view the controversy as damaging. The backlash from high-profile individuals connected to the Osbourne family and fans alike highlights the risks of using sensitive real-world contexts in wrestling promos.
Going forward, WWE’s handling of this controversy and Lynch’s response will likely influence her career trajectory and underline the balancing act between generating audience heat and maintaining respect for important cultural moments.
