WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins recently appeared on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike to discuss his relationship with Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch, known as “The Man,” and reflect on her influential role in wrestling. Rollins spoke about how their shared experiences in the wrestling world have brought them closer both personally and professionally.
Rollins explained,
“What it boils down to for me is iron sharpens iron. We met through this industry. We met in 2015, 2014. Became friends. Both started to rise up at the same time. Found each other romantically. Then we’ve been able to really use each as a resource. To get out there and perform with her, the way she preps is different than how I prep. The way she performs and interacts is different. We get to learn from each other, bounce stuff off of each other. We understand the grind. We understand what it takes on the other side of this, so there is no pressure. The ease at which we’re able to communicate, I think, makes the partnership on-screen fantastic. Obviously, off-screen, makes things super easy and fun,”
highlighting the unique support system their relationship provides.
Rollins Declares Becky Lynch the Greatest Female Wrestler Ever
When asked about Becky Lynch’s place in wrestling history, Rollins left no doubt about her impact and influence on the sport. He praised her achievements both inside and outside the ring, emphasizing her breakthrough moments and broader cultural relevance.
He stated,
“She is not arguably the greatest. She is actually the greatest of all time. This is the first woman to main event WrestleMania. She doesn’t have a movie, but she is a New York Times best-selling author. She’s a mother, an athlete, an entertainer, she does everything. She has transcended our industry and taken female wrestling to heights no one could have ever dreamed of. Not arguably. Numero uno, without question.”
The Future of Their Partnership and Wrestling’s Progress
Rollins’s reflections underscore the importance of mutual respect and collaboration in navigating the demanding world of professional wrestling. His remarks about Becky Lynch emphasize her role as a trailblazer who has expanded the possibilities for women in the sport. Their synergy both in front of the camera and behind the scenes signals promising developments for the future of WWE as they continue to raise the bar for performance and representation.
