Former WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch is making a leap into the realm of sci-fi by starring in the upcoming Paramount+ spinoff series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. On November 25, 2025, exclusive footage was released, revealing Lynch’s role as a Starfleet officer who is part of the bridge crew in the show, which is set to premiere on January 15, 2026. Lynch playfully addressed comments about her status, asserting she is the biggest star in WWE. The series has already secured a second season before its first even debuts and features notable actors such as Holly Hunter, Tig Notaro, and Paul Giamatti. Lynch also expressed her fondness for Star Trek, particularly admiring Irish actor Colm Meaney, recalling how the show was a constant fixture on Irish television during her childhood.
Aside from her acting pursuits, Lynch is gearing up for the Survivor Series: WarGames event on November 29th, where she will compete in a women’s WarGames match. She teams up with Nia Jax, the Rush Legends, and the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) against Rhea Ripley, AJ Lee, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and IYO SKY. Recently, Lynch lost the Women’s Intercontinental Championship to her rival Maxine Dupri but remains a formidable presence in WWE storylines, especially with AJ Lee’s return stirring the competition.
Fan Take: This crossover of Becky Lynch into mainstream entertainment highlights WWE’s expanding influence beyond wrestling, appealing to broader audiences. For fans, her dual role as a top wrestler and actress enriches her character and brings fresh attention to WWE storylines, potentially elevating the sport’s profile globally.
