Becky Lynch likely won’t be thrilled with the latest Sports Illustrated rankings, especially since she has often claimed that the magazine considers her the greatest of all time. However, this year, she was completely left out—not once, but three times.
Known for boldly declaring herself as the greatest, and backing that claim with mentions from outlets like Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated, Lynch didn’t make the cut in this year’s Sports Illustrated year-end awards announcement. Her name is absent from the list entirely.
Here are the results for 2025:
- Storyline of the Year: "Hangman" Adam Page Redemption
- Rival of the Year: "Hangman" Adam Page & Jon Moxley
- Heel Turn of the Year: Naomi
- Best On the Mic: "Timeless" Toni Storm
- Best in the Ring: Will Ospreay
- Breakout Wrestler of the Year: Kyle Fletcher
- Comeback Performer of the Year: Ilya Dragunov
- Tag Team of the Year: FTR
- Match of the Year: IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair – WWE WrestleMania 41
- Show of the Year: AEW Double or Nothing 2025
- Female Wrestler of the Year: Mercedes Monet
- Male Wrestler of the Year: "Hangman" Adam Page
- Promotion of the Year: All Elite Wrestling
- 2025 Legacy Award: John Cena
Mercedes Mone took home the Female Wrestler of the Year award, while Lynch found herself on the sidelines again, despite being the runner-up in three categories: Best on the Mic, Comeback of the Year, and Heel Turn of the Year.
Given Lynch’s recent focus on awards—boasting about the 1st Internet Integrity Award and VLOG of the Year—missing out on Sports Illustrated’s recognition is likely to frustrate her deeply. She sees herself as unmatched in all respects, so not securing a single award and placing third in three categories will probably be a sore point for both her and her fans.
Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE followers because it highlights the shifting landscape in wrestling, with rising stars and other promotions like AEW gaining major recognition. For WWE and fans, it signals the need for iconic figures like Becky Lynch to continue evolving to maintain their top spots in the sport.
