The Becky Lynch WWE storyline that generated significant buzz leading into Wrestlepalooza might conclude earlier than anticipated, according to wrestling veteran Kevin Nash. Despite the initial fan enthusiasm surrounding Lynch’s alliance with Seth Rollins, WWE has yet to expand on the angle following their defeat at Wrestlepalooza, creating uncertainty about the duo’s future on television.
Kevin Nash Predicts the End of the Lynch-Rollins Partnership
The recently aired Kliq This! Podcast saw Kevin Nash addressing questions about the status of the Lynch and Seth Rollins partnership, sparked by a fan’s suggestion to transform the dynamic into a sitcom-style bickering couple rather than a typical power pair. Co-host Sean Oliver voiced skepticism regarding the storyline’s longevity, to which Nash concurred, believing the plotline has reached its natural end.
In Nash’s view, Becky Lynch is set to pivot toward a singles rivalry with AJ Lee, while CM Punk is expected to pursue the eventual winner of the Crown Jewel event. Nash stated,
“No, that spot played out. [Yeah. Yeah.] Becky needs to go off with AJ, and then you know I, with I guess Punk would go after whoever goes over in Perth.” – Kevin Nash, wrestling Hall of Famer
This suggests WWE may be stepping away from the Lynch-Rollins storyline for now, focusing more on individual rivalries and upcoming main event developments.
Kevin Nash Elaborates on AJ Lee’s Return and Character Shift
Further into his podcast, Nash responded to a fan’s concern about AJ Lee’s potential character evolution upon her return, contrasting it with her well-known persona. The fan lamented that a departure from Lee’s classic character might disappoint longtime followers.
Nash offered a perspective rooted in wrestling history, referencing Hulk Hogan’s legendary transformation in WCW. He argued that Hogan’s switch to the black-and-white nWo attire imbued his character with renewed legitimacy and intrigue, something that would not have been accomplished by retaining his traditional red and yellow look. Nash noted that AJ Lee’s return stood out precisely because WWE Raw had been lacking excitement recently, explaining,
“[Sean Oliver]: We of course talked about Kevin suggested maybe she comes back a little different instead of the, you know, the old thing. [Kevin Nash]: But imagine that, though. See, so if you go back in time, the nWo takes off, Hogan drops a leg, and then the next time you see Hulk, he’s still in the yellow and red. Does it work as well as the Hollywood or do you go with a complete change because now you’ve got some f****ng intrigue? I’m only going by s**t that works. Obviously, when she came down to the ring, that Netflix was the lowest-rated Netflix RAW that they had since they’ve been on Netflix. So obviously that f***ing blew the roof off the f***ing that skipping down blew the roof off it.” – Kevin Nash, wrestling Hall of Famer
His point was that a fresh take can create buzz and revive interest, much like Hogan’s dramatic heel turn did in the past.
Disagreement Over Lee’s Return Style and Fan Expectations
Sean Oliver countered by suggesting that after being away for nearly a decade, Lee’s return might have been more effective if it leaned on nostalgia, similar to Hogan maintaining his classic look despite his heel turn. He argued this would allow fans to reconnect with the familiar persona before switching things up.
Nash opposed this view, emphasizing that Hogan never experienced a ten-year hiatus, making the comparison imperfect. He explained that Lee’s reason for returning was more personal than storyline-driven — she was intervening because another woman had laid hands on her husband, Seth Rollins, who was unable to respond. Nash proposed that a more aggressive and silent approach, rather than the skipping she did, would have made a stronger impact:
“[Sean Oliver]: All right, so what about this, though? Because the fans, you know, it’s been 10 years, so they have an image in their head. So, don’t you have to come back like they remembered you and then switch it up? [Kevin Nash]: No. [Sean Oliver]: Hogan came out in the red and yellow in WCW. [Kevin Nash]: Right. I understand that Hogan wasn’t gone for 10 f***ing years. And the reason she’s coming down is not to make a phony s**t wrestling angle. The reason she’s come down is because another woman is putting her hands on her husband, and he can’t do anything about it. [Sean Oliver]: So, under the circumstances, the circumstances may be a little difficult.” [Kevin Nash]: Yeah. If she would just stormed down and not even said a word, just went right to her and just pummeled the s**t out of her. Then if she wants to come out the next week and f***ing skip, she can do all she wants.” – Kevin Nash, wrestling Hall of Famer
This conversation highlights differing opinions on the best way for returning wrestlers to re-engage with fans while remaining true to the narrative context.
Future Prospects for Becky Lynch and WWE Storylines
At present, there is no public indication that Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch will reunite on WWE programming. Nonetheless, due to the strong fan interest they generated, there remains the possibility that WWE could revisit the alliance after Crown Jewel, potentially reigniting the storyline.
For now, Becky Lynch appears poised to pursue new solo rivalries, particularly with AJ Lee, while storylines involving CM Punk and other wrestlers are expected to shape the near-term WWE landscape. Fans will need to stay tuned to see whether WWE opts to evolve these angles or introduce new developments in the coming months.
