Former WWE writer Vince Russo has openly criticized Becky Lynch following her promo appearance alongside Seth Rollins during a heated segment on RAW. The two were involved in a storyline with CM Punk and AJ Lee, where tensions escalated in a mixed tag team rivalry. Russo’s comments targeted Lynch’s attempt at humor, contrasting her role as a villain in the narrative with the tone she adopted during the promo.
Details of the RAW Confrontation Between Two Couples
During last week’s RAW episode, the two pairs clashed in a promo segment that quickly grew intense. The rivalry featured Lynch and Rollins facing Punk and Lee, trading verbal barbs that culminated in AJ Lee slapping Rollins. Taking advantage of the situation, Lynch isolated AJ Lee and executed a Manhandle Slam, a signature move, before both women shared a laugh at the entrance ramp. Meanwhile, CM Punk observed the exchange with visible disapproval, highlighting the friction within the storyline.
Russo’s Take on Lynch’s Heel Character and Performance
On a recent episode of the BroDown podcast hosted by Mac Davis, Vince Russo expressed frustration about Lynch’s promo style. He emphasized that Lynch and Rollins were cast as heels in this program, and questioned why Lynch was seeking to inject humor into a role that traditionally demands villainous detachment and audience dislike. Russo argued that if Lynch values being liked by fans, it contradicts her character’s purpose as a heel wrestler.
“I’m watching the in-ring between Seth and Becky and AJ Lee and CM Punk. Becky is trying so hard to be funny. I’m like, somebody needs to explain this to me. You and your husband are supposed to be the heels. We’re supposed to hate you. We’re supposed to want to see you get your a**es kicked. But she’s cutting the entire interview looking for laughs and looking for pops. If it’s that important for you is to be liked, the last thing you should be is a heel in professional wrestling.” – Vince Russo, former WWE writer
Upcoming Mixed Tag Team Match at Wrestlepalooza
The escalating rivalry will culminate in a major mixed tag team match scheduled for Wrestlepalooza, where Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins will face off against CM Punk and AJ Lee. Fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of this high-profile clash, which promises to intensify the storyline and further define each competitor’s role in the ongoing conflict.
Implications for Becky Lynch’s Character Development
Russo’s critique underscores a broader discussion about character alignment and audience perception in professional wrestling. The tension between Lynch’s heel status and her desire for fan appreciation may influence how the storyline develops in the coming weeks. The Wrestlepalooza match will be a pivotal moment to see if Lynch and Rollins maintain their villainous edge or shift toward a different character dynamic.
