Former UFC champion and WWE superstar Ronda Rousey has expressed a specific in-ring desire that remained unfulfilled during her stint with WWE: a solo match against fellow wrestling icon Becky Lynch.
In a recent LiveSigning event for her autobiography, Our Fight: A Memoir, Rousey engaged in a direct conversation about her wrestling aspirations and dream matches. When asked about whom she would have liked to face in a one-on-one scenario, Rousey pointed out Becky Lynch as the opponent she longed to challenge. The details of her ambition were covered in a session accessible through TalkShopLive and reported by Andrew Thompson from POST Wrestling.
“I had a strong wish to compete against Becky (Lynch) in a singles contest that was always seemingly within reach yet never actualized,” Rousey shared. She humorously invites readers to venture into the pages of her book for an extended rant on the matter.
Despite the build-up, Rousey’s anticipated singles bout with Lynch at WrestleMania 35, for the WWE RAW Women’s Championship, transformed into a Triple Threat match that included Charlotte Flair. The much-awaited Rousey vs. Lynch face-off was constantly hinted at by WWE but never materialized.
After walking away from the ring post-WWE SummerSlam 2023, Rousey didn’t hold back her critique of the wrestling organization. Meanwhile, Becky Lynch has climbed to further success, presently holding the WWE Women’s World Championship title, with a scheduled defense against Liv Morgan in the upcoming WWE King and Queen of the Ring.
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FAQs About Ronda Rousey’s WWE Career and Becky Lynch
Did Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch ever have a singles match in WWE?
No, while a singles match was teased several times, Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch never had a one-on-one match in WWE.
What was the nature of the match Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch had at WrestleMania 35?
Their encounter at WrestleMania 35 was originally planned as a singles match but eventually became a Triple Threat match, including Charlotte Flair.
Is Ronda Rousey currently active in WWE?
As of the last reports, Ronda Rousey left WWE after SummerSlam 2023 and has since been critical of the company.
What is Becky Lynch’s current status in WWE?
Becky Lynch is the current WWE Women’s World Champion and is set to defend her title against Liv Morgan.
Conclusion
Ronda Rousey’s sentiments regarding a missed opportunity to have a singles match with Becky Lynch shed light on the intriguing “what-ifs” of wrestling storylines. Fans often speculate about matches that would capture the essence of competition and storytelling within the squared circle. For Rousey, going toe-to-toe with Lynch would have been a highlight reel moment, a notion she vividly details in her book. As for Becky Lynch, her WWE journey continues to thrive, with or without that potential classic match against Ronda Rousey. The possibilities of such a face-off remain a tantalizing thought for fans and grapplers alike.