Becky Lynch, known as "The Man" in WWE, recently revealed in a candid interview with Something’s Burning host Bert Kreischer that early in her career, she faced a difficult and dangerous situation. She explained that a top roster wrestler warned her about another main roster star who could blacklist women regardless of whether they accepted or rejected his sexual advances. Lynch described the precarious position she was placed in, recalling how the wrestler even got her phone number, heightening her unease about navigating the situation.
Despite distancing herself from most male wrestlers initially — including her now-husband Seth Rollins — Lynch remains aware of the risks women take when involved with prominent male athletes in WWE. She pointed out the harsh double standard, where if a relationship ends badly, it is usually the woman who suffers consequences, not the man.
While women in WWE and other wrestling promotions are breaking barriers in the ring, behind the scenes, these stigmas and challenges persist. Lynch, a Grand Slam champion, hopes these issues will eventually be resolved. She will lead her team at Survivor Series: War Games this Saturday, where some argue the women’s match should be the main event, highlighting the growing significance of women’s wrestling in the sport.
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Fan Take: This revelation from Becky Lynch shines a harsh light on the ongoing risks and inequalities women face in WWE, making it clear that the sport must continue evolving both in and out of the ring. For fans, it emphasizes the importance of supporting the women’s division as it fights for respect, recognition, and real change within the industry.
