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Becky Lynch is an Irish-American professional wrestler, best known for her work in WWE under the ring name Becky Lynch. Here's an in-depth look at her career and life:
Early Life and Training
- Birth and Background: Born Rebecca Quin on January 30, 1987, in Limerick, Ireland, Lynch moved to Dublin with her family shortly after her birth[3].
- Wrestling Beginnings: She began training as a professional wrestler in 2002, initially wrestling in Ireland under the ring name Rebecca Knox and occasionally teaming with her brother[5].
Independent Circuit and Injury
- Early Career: Lynch competed on the independent circuit across Europe and North America, most notably in Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling where she became the inaugural SuperGirls Champion in 2005[5].
- Career-Halting Injury: In 2006, Lynch suffered a severe head injury during a match, which led to a hiatus from wrestling for several years[5].
WWE Career
- NXT: Lynch signed with WWE in 2013, debuting in NXT where she made her televised in-ring debut in June 2014[5]. She aligned with Sasha Banks, forming the team B.A.E. (Best at Everything), but this alliance eventually dissolved[5].
- Main Roster Debut: In July 2015, as part of a push for the Women's Division, Lynch, along with Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks, was called up to the main roster, marking a "revolution" in women's wrestling[3].
- SmackDown Women's Champion: In 2016, she became the inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion at Backlash, setting a precedent for women's wrestling in WWE[5][3].
Rise to Superstardom
- The Man: In 2018, Lynch reinvented herself as "The Man," an aggressive underdog character, which significantly increased her popularity[5].
- WrestleMania 35: Lynch won the 2019 Royal Rumble match, earning her a title opportunity at WrestleMania 35. At the event, she faced Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair in the first women's main event in WrestleMania history, winning both the Raw and SmackDown Women's Championships[5][1].
- Longest-Ruling Champion: Lynch held the Raw Women's Championship for a record 399 days before relinquishing it due to pregnancy in May 2020[5].
Return and Further Success
- Return to WWE: After her hiatus, Lynch returned at SummerSlam 2021, defeating Bianca Belair to become a four-time SmackDown Women's Champion[5][1].
- Grand Slam Champion: In early 2023, she won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Lita, making her a Triple Crown Champion. Later that year, she defeated Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Women's Title, becoming the sixth Women's Grand Slam Champion in WWE history[1].
Personal Life
- Family: Lynch is married to fellow WWE superstar Seth Rollins (Colby Daniel Lopez). The couple began dating in late January 2019 and got married in June 2021[4].
- Residence: They reside in a mansion in Davenport, Iowa, estimated to be worth over $1.6 million[4].
Championships and Accomplishments
- WWE Championships: Lynch has held the Raw Women's Championship, SmackDown Women's Championship, NXT Women's Championship, and WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. She is a seven-time Women's World Champion[5].
- Royal Rumble and Other Milestones: Lynch won the 2019 Women's Royal Rumble Match, the Elimination Chamber, and participated in WarGames, among other notable achievements[3].
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: As of 2024, Lynch has an estimated net worth of $4 million, accumulated from her wrestling career, acting, and endorsements[4].
- Salary: Her annual salary was estimated to be $3.1 million, making her one of the highest-paid female wrestlers in the world[4].
Lynch's journey in WWE has been marked by determination, resilience, and a refusal to settle for less, making her one of the most influential figures in women's professional wrestling.
Citations:
[1] https://www.foxsports.com/wwe/becky-lynch-superstar-bio
[2] https://www.aetv.com/shows/biography-wwe-legends/season-4/episode-18
[3] https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/becky-lynch-profile