There are many exciting chapters in the career of Becky Lynch. Her beginnings in NXT, revolutionizing women's wrestling as one of the Four Horsewomen, and reinventing herself as The Man to cement herself as one of the sport's biggest stars (to name only a few).
Becky Lynch's Definitive 10 Best WWE Matches, Ranked
Becky Lynch is making her case for being the best women's wrestler in WWE history with this list of epic matches!Throughout her evolution and longevity, Lynch has remained a fiery competitor, with her toughness and wrestling ability matched only by her beauty. Able to pull off a variety of different looks, these are ten of Becky's most iconic looks.
10 Trying To Stand Out On NXT - 2014
In The Competitive World Of Triple H's NXT, Becky Initially Struggled To Find Her Identity
- Becky Lynch made her wrestling debut on November 11, 2002, under the name Rebecca Knox.
- After eleven years on the independent scene, Rebecca signed with WWE in April 2013.
- She made her TV debut on the June 26, 2014 episode of NXT as Becky Lynch.
Becky Lynch's in-ring ability already spoke volumes, but she had no gimmick to help her stand out from the rest of the crowd. At first, Becky wore generic wrestling gear in her early NXT days, which didn't compliment her.
A Look Back At Becky Lynch's WWE Career Before She Became "The Man"
Becky Lynch was always capable of becoming one of WWE’s top stars, but it took WWE a few years to see it themselves.Sometimes, Becky would wear green & gold to honor her Irish heritage, as The Riverdancer. Although naturally beautiful with red hair and a radiant smile, Becky's lack of character couldn't compete with standout personas like Paige, Summer Rae, Emma and Charlotte Flair.
9 The Lass Kicker In Steam Punk - NXT/WWE
Lynch Eventually Found A Gimmick That Helped Her Get Over With Audiences
- Lynch first debuted her new steampunk look in 2015 on NXT.
- At NXT Takeover: Unstoppable, Becky dressed as Chandra Nalaar from Magic: The Gathering.
- The new image - along with her valiant effort against then NXT Women's Champion Sasha Banks - cemented Becky's popularity with fans.
After being on the losing end in various tag team and NXT Women's Title Matches, Becky naturally grew frustrated and turned heel, allying herself with Sasha Banks. It was Lynch's storyline with The Boss that finally allowed fans to connect with her, along with Becky's new gimmick.
Under the identity of The Lass Kicker, Becky's new persona had a ring to it; allowing Lynch to incorporate her love of steampunk into her wrestling attire. Steampunk has always been a fantastic fashion sense, and in conjunction with CFO$'s "Celtic Invasion" theme, Becky at last had a marketable image.
8 Dressed In Steam Punk For Her First Mania - WrestleMania 32
Making Her First WrestleMania Appearance, Becky Perfected Her Steam Punk Image
- Becky Lynch made her official main-roster debut on the July 13, 2015 episode of Raw.
- Lynch debuted with Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair as part of the Women's Revolution in the Divas' Division.
- Becky initially allied with Charlotte and Paige as part of Team PCB until the group disbanded in November 2015.
After successfully debuting on the main-roster in Summer 2015, The Lass Kicker was once again feuding with her fellow Horsewomen, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks. A new WWE Women's Champion was to be crowned at WrestleMania 32, and thus treated as a huge deal.
All the participants were given amazing WrestleMania-caliber entrances and dressed for the occasion. Becky was no exception, entering the arena through clouds of steam jets, wearing a hat & trench coat, and her ring gear decorated with cogs & rivets to reflect Lynch's love for steampunk.
7 Kill Becky In Saudi Arabia - Night Of Champions 2023
The Man Took Inspiration From The Quentin Tarantino Movies For Her Match With Trish
- Trish Stratus helped Becky Lynch & Lita win the Women's Tag Team Championship on the February 27, 2023 edition of Raw.
- Stratus ultimately turned heel on Lynch on the April 10, 2023 episode of Raw.
- Trish's reasons for the betrayal was because she'd felt slighted by Lynch after all Trish's contributions to wrestling.
Whenever women's matches take place in Saudi Arabia, the country's laws demand female wrestlers and referees have their bodies, arms & legs covered. Becky Lynch saw an opportunity to be creative for her match with Trish Stratus at Night Of Champions 2023.
It wasn't the first time in her career that Lynch would take inspiration from Kill Bill, but her full body-suit at Night Of Champions was definitely a more accurate representation of the outfit Uma Thurman wore as The Bride. This was testament to both Becky's versatility and her ability to pay homage to classic film.
6 Big Time Becks Wears Shades & Big Coats, And The Occasional Crown - 2021 To 2024
After Returning From Maternity Leave, Lynch Turned Heel For A Refreshing New Persona
- After a 398-day-reign as Raw Women's Champion, Lynch forfeited the title when she announced her pregnancy on the May 11, 2020 edition of Raw.
- Becky Lynch's hiatus from WWE lasted 15 months.
- The Man returned as a surprise challenger for the SmackDown Women's Title at SummerSlam 2021.
Lynch's return from maternity leave was a huge surprise for WWE fans. And the hits just kept on coming, when The Man defeated Bianca Belair in twenty-seven seconds to become Women's Champion in her first match back. Then Becky turned heel with a new attitude.
Lynch's wardrobe now consisted of colorful, fluffy coats, big shades & hats, and leather tops & pants as she flaunted the Women's Title and belittled her competition. Becky had become glamorous; the antithesis of everything she was before, and it worked beautifully.
5 Dressed Like Pris And Cruella For The EST - WrestleMania 38
For Her Rematch With Bianca Belair, Becky Unveiled A Fantastic WrestleMania Wardrobe
- Bianca Belair won the 2022 Women's Elimination Chamber to receive her rematch with Lynch at WrestleMania 38.
- In the 2021 Draft, Becky exchanged the SmackDown Women's Title belt with that of Raw Women's Champion Charlotte when both ladies changed brands.
- Since WrestleMania 35, Becky Lynch had never been defeated for a championship.
With a highly-anticipated title bout with Bianca Belair booked for WrestleMania 38, Big Time Becks was ready to make another impact. Entering the arena with Marvel-style opening credits and arriving in the back of a big 4x4 car, Becky was again dressed to impress.
Becky's look was a cross between Disney's Cruella and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. Another stylish homage to cinema, that's as much remembered as the classic match between Lynch and Belair.
4 Sporting A Bloody Nose - WWE Raw (November 12, 2006)
A Botch From Nia Jax Led To Becky Lynch Receiving Even More Credibility As The Man
- Then SmackDown Women's Champion, Becky Lynch was scheduled to face Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series 2018.
- In build-up to the match, Becky led the ladies of SmackDown to invade Raw on 12 November 2018.
WWE fans had been clamoring for Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey one-on-one. Sadly, during a brawl on the last Raw before Survivor Series, Nia Jax legitimately broke Becky's nose and gave her a concussion, forcing management to cancel the Lynch/Rousey bout.
Nia Jax & Becky Lynch's Bloody WWE History, Explained
When Nia Jax busted Becky Lynch open on the Raw before Survivor Series 2018, it made The Man an even bigger star with WWE fans.As disappointing as that was, a happy accident had taken place. The image of Becky Lynch laughing with a broken, bloody nose was the perfect reaction. It demonstrated how legitimately tough she was and made The Man an even bigger star; similar to a bloody Steve Austin trapped in Bret Hart's Sharpshooter.
3 The Lady In Red - Survivor Series 2021
For Her Rematch With Friend-Turned-Bitter-Rival, Lynch Represented Raw In The Appropriate Colors
- Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair had been real-life friends ever since their days in NXT.
- Ultimately, their friendship fell apart due to jealously over Lynch's rise to prominence as The Man in 2018.
- The title-exchange on the October 22, 2021 episode of SmackDown escalated tensions and led to a fierce backstage argument.
Being long-time traveling partners and first-class opponents, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair seemed inseparable at one time. Unfortunately, their real-life animosity fueled an intense inter-brand showdown for Survivor Series 2021.
The 10 Best Looks Of Becky Lynch's Career, Ranked
Becky Lynch is one of WWE's top stars, and she looked amazing on her way up! Let's check out the very best looks of Big Time Becks!Sporting a red leather jacket, red bodysuit and boots - and wearing the Raw Women's Title round her waist - Becky looked sensational representing Raw. The red also seemed to symbolize her anger towards Charlotte, and evokes memories of yet another epic showdown between The Man and The Queen.
2 Bodysuit, Forearm Sleeves And Fishnets - 2018
Lynch Wore Practical Gear To Reflect Her Toughness And Standing As The Man
- Becky Lynch began a winning streak following Money In The Bank 2018, which led to her getting a title-shot at SummerSlam.
- After failing to win the title, Becky turned heel and attacked Charlotte, which only rallied the fans behind Lynch.
- As Becky's popularity grew, she began referring to herself as "The Man".
With the entire WWE Universe now fully behind her in 2018, Becky Lynch left her steampunk image behind, transitioning from The Lass Kicker to The Man. And with that came a new change of clothes.
In her steampunk phase, Becky proved that bodysuits, forearm sleeves and boots suited her. The Man refined this look with various new styles & colors - as well as wearing fishnet tights - that showcased her physique, toughness and beauty for the perfect look.
1 The Man With Her Title And Her Jacket - Raw/SmackDown
On Top Of The World, Becky's Image Was Finally Perfected As The Women's Champion
- Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair for her second SmackDown Women's Title at Hell In A Cell 2018.
- As The Man, Becky competed in WWE's first-ever Last Woman Standing match at WWE's only all-women's pay-per-view, Evolution.
Now truly The Man, Becky Lynch had not cemented herself as arguably WWE's biggest star, she had perfected her image. Wearing a leather jacket, a T-shirt that said "I'm The Man", pants/shorts with fishnet tights, boots, and the Women's Title proudly over her shoulder, Becky Lynch was now a box-office sensation.
This image has not only proved hugely marketable for WWE, it continues to be lucrative as The Man, Becky Two Belts, and Big Time Becks. And will forever be loved by the WWE Universe.