One of the standout aspects of this year’s WWE shows has been Becky Lynch’s portrayal of her character and Seth Rollins’ enthusiastic praise for his wife’s villainous run. Becky Lynch delivers top-notch entertainment, outshining competitors like Lyra Valkyria and Maxine Dupri.
After WrestleMania 41, Lynch turned heel on RAW by attacking Valkyria, who had just lost the Women’s Tag Team Championship. Since then, Lynch has displayed bitterness and a sense of being wronged by the system, highlighted by humorous social media jabs at WWE officials such as general manager Adam Pearce and referee Jessica Kerr. Rollins, who was an on-screen ally of Lynch until he had to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship because of a shoulder injury at Crown Jewel in October, continues to commend her performances during his appearance on the podcast Games With Names.
Rollins described her as an “incredible heel,” pointing out that while many remember her as “The Man” from her major babyface run culminating at WrestleMania 35, her heel work is truly remarkable. He noted her initial heel persona, Big Time Vex, was designed to elevate Bianca Belair to superstardom, and praised her current role as the Women’s Intercontinental Champion, calling her heel performance outstanding. Despite some fans’ reservations during her heel run—given her status as one of the greatest female wrestlers ever—Rollins believes she will soon revert to a babyface because of her exceptional talent.
Though Rollins is shifting toward mentoring younger talent, he remains open to Lynch returning to the main event scene, with rumors suggesting either her or Rhea Ripley might challenge Stefani Vachel at WrestleMania 42.
As for Lynch’s character direction, Rollins’ insights are particularly relevant, as the WWE audience has mixed feelings about Lynch’s heel persona. While she plays the villain, her comedic flair often wins over fans, giving her the option to turn babyface again. However, Lynch has found success with her current character and seems content to continue as a heel for the near future. She also has some intriguing rivalries ahead, potentially with Vachel, which could help boost the women’s champion’s credibility after a dull reign.
Rollins’ eventual comeback will be widely discussed since they were partners before his injury. An interesting storyline could see him returning as a face seeking revenge on Vision for betrayal, while navigating his on-screen relationship with Lynch, who remains a heel.
—
Fan Take: Becky Lynch’s compelling heel persona adds fresh drama and entertainment to WWE, proving her versatility and importance in the women’s division. This storyline, combined with Seth Rollins’ anticipated return, could reignite fan excitement and set the stage for major moments leading into WrestleMania.
