Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Becky Lynch

Discover the career path of Becky Lynch, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Rebecca Quin, known as Becky Lynch, is an Irish professional wrestler signed with WWE since 2013, performing on the Raw brand. Widely regarded as one of the greatest female professional wrestlers of all time, Lynch has achieved significant success and recognition within the WWE.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 2002: Started training at wrestling school

In June 2002, Rebecca Quin began training at a wrestling school in Ireland run by Fergal Devitt and Paul Tracey.

2002: Began professional wrestling training

In 2002, Rebecca Quin began training as a professional wrestler in Ireland. She teamed with her brother using the ring name Rebecca Knox.

May 2005: Joined SuperGirls Wrestling

In May 2005, Knox joined the Canadian promotion SuperGirls Wrestling, an all-female offshoot of Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling (ECCW).

2005: Became SuperGirls Champion

In 2005, Rebecca Knox competed in Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling and became the inaugural SuperGirls Champion.

April 2006: Lost SuperGirls Championship

In April 2006, Knox lost the SuperGirls Championship to Lisa Moretti.

June 2006: Won World Queens of Chaos Championship

In June 2006, Knox defeated Sweet Saraya to win the vacated World Queens of Chaos Championship at an event in Chouilly, France.

2012: Returned to wrestling

In 2012, Rebecca Quin returned to wrestling after taking time off due to a head injury.

April 2013: Signed with WWE

In April 2013, Becky Lynch signed with WWE, joining their developmental territory, NXT, in Florida.

2013: Stunt work on Vikings

In 2013, Becky Lynch performed stunts for an episode of Vikings.

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2013: Signed contract with WWE

In 2013, Rebecca Quin signed a contract with WWE and was assigned to the developmental territory at NXT.

January 2016: Feud with Charlotte Flair for the Divas Championship

In January 2016, Becky Lynch faced Charlotte Flair for the Divas Championship on SmackDown and at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, losing both matches due to interference from Ric Flair.

2016: Became SmackDown Women's Champion

In 2016, Becky Lynch became the inaugural SmackDown Women's Champion at Backlash.

2016: The Irish Lass Kicker Nickname

In 2016, Becky Lynch was drafted to SmackDown and used the nickname "The Irish Lass Kicker".

November 2017: Filming The Marine 6: Close Quarters

In November 2017, Becky Lynch was written off WWE television to film The Marine 6: Close Quarters.

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January 2018: Participated in the first women's Royal Rumble match

In January 2018, Becky Lynch participated in the first women's Royal Rumble match, entering at number 2 and lasting over 30 minutes before being eliminated by Ruby Riott.

2018: Top Match of the Year

Becky Lynch's Last Woman Standing match against Charlotte Flair at WWE Evolution was ranked No. 1 by WWE on "The Top 25 Matches of 2018" list, marking the first women's match to achieve this.

2018: The Man Nickname

From 2018 to 2020, Becky Lynch used the nickname "The Man".

2018: Transition to aggressive character

In 2018, Becky Lynch transitioned to a more aggressive character starting at SummerSlam, attacking Charlotte Flair.

January 2019: Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 35 feud

In January 2019, at the Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch failed to regain the title from Asuka but later won the women's Royal Rumble match. The following night on Raw, she continued her feud with Ronda Rousey, choosing to face Rousey for the Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 35.

September 2019: Ric Flair threatened legal action

In September 2019, Ric Flair threatened legal action against WWE and filed a trademark for the term "The Man", which was being used as a nickname by Lynch, which caused a rift between Ric and his daughter Charlotte.

2019: Most Main Event Matches and PWI Award

In 2019, Becky Lynch held the record for most main event matches at pay-per-view events in a single year for a female wrestler (3). She also became the first woman to be named Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Most Popular Wrestler of the Year.

2019: Won Royal Rumble and both Women's Championships at WrestleMania 35

In 2019, Becky Lynch won the Royal Rumble match, and at WrestleMania 35, she won both the Raw Women's Championship and SmackDown Women's Championship.

2019: WrestleMania 35 Main Event

In 2019, at WrestleMania 35, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey became the first women to have headlined WWE's flagship annual event, with Lynch being the first to win a WrestleMania main event match.

January 2020: Royal Rumble Raw Women's Championship match

In January 2020, Becky Lynch continued her feud with Asuka, which led to a match for the Raw Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble, where Lynch retained to end the feud.

May 2020: Ric Flair transferred rights to WWE

In May 2020, Ric Flair transferred the rights to "The Man" nickname and gimmick to WWE. The terms of the transfer were undisclosed.

August 2021: Returned to WWE at SummerSlam and became SmackDown Women's Champion

In August 2021, Becky Lynch returned at SummerSlam, defeating Bianca Belair to become a four-time SmackDown Women's Champion.

August 2021: Return at SummerSlam

On August 21, 2021, after a 15-month hiatus, Becky Lynch returned at SummerSlam, defeating Bianca Belair to win the SmackDown Women's Championship for the fourth time, turning heel.

2021: Drafted to Raw as SmackDown Women's Champion

As a part of the 2021 Draft, Becky Lynch was drafted to the Raw brand as a SmackDown Women's Champion. On October 22, Lynch and Raw Women's Champion Charlotte Flair exchanged their titles, thus Lynch became the new Raw Women's Champion.

2021: Big Time Becks Nickname

In 2021, Becky Lynch upon her return and heel turn began to use the nickname "Big Time Becks".

2021: Feud with Ric Flair

In 2021, Ric Flair began feuding with Lynch, accusing her of using "The Man" nickname without his explicit permission.

January 2022: Confrontation with Ronda Rousey and Match against Lita

On January 31, 2022, Becky Lynch confronted Royal Rumble winner Ronda Rousey but was dropped by Rousey as she left the ring. She was then confronted by Lita, who challenged Lynch to a title match at Elimination Chamber for the Raw Women's Championship, which she accepted.

November 2022: Young Rock Appearance

On November 1, 2022, Becky Lynch made an appearance on the third-season premiere of Young Rock, playing Cyndi Lauper.

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2022: Turning face

In 2022, Becky reverted to her "The Man" nickname, as she turned face.

September 2023: Won the NXT Women's Championship

In September 2023, Becky Lynch won the NXT Women's Championship, becoming WWE's sixth Women's Grand Slam Champion.

January 2024: Royal Rumble entry and Elimination Chamber qualification

In January 2024, Becky Lynch entered the Royal Rumble match at #21 and was eliminated by Jade Cargill. On February 5, Lynch defeated Shayna Baszler to qualify for the women's Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber: Perth.

January 2025: New WWE Contract and Women's Tag Team Championship Win

On January 7, 2025, it was reported that Becky Lynch had signed a new contract with WWE. At WrestleMania 41, she returned from an eleven-month hiatus, teaming with Lyra Valkyria to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.

2025: Won the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship

In 2025, Becky Lynch won the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship and set the record for the longest reign at 163 days.

January 2026: Loss of the Women's Intercontinental Championship

In January 2026, at Elimination Chamber, Becky Lynch lost the Women's Intercontinental Championship to AJ Lee via submission, ending her second reign at 54 days.