Childhood and Education Journey of Becky Lynch in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Becky Lynch, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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

January 1987: Rebecca Quin was born

In January 1987, Rebecca Quin, later known as Becky Lynch, was born in Limerick, Ireland. Her family subsequently relocated to Dublin.

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January 1987: Rebecca Quin born in Limerick

On 30 January 1987, Rebecca Quin, was born in Limerick. Shortly after, the family moved to Dublin, Ireland. Rebecca's parents separated when she was one year old.

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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.

September 2006: Sustained a head injury

In September 2006, while wrestling in Germany, Knox sustained a legit head injury, leading to symptoms and a diagnosis of possible damage to her eighth cranial nerve.

2006: Head injury

In 2006, Rebecca Quin suffered a severe head injury during a match, which kept her away from wrestling for several years.

2018: Transition to aggressive character

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

August 2019: Got Engaged

In August 2019, Quin and Colby Lopez, known as Seth Rollins, got engaged.

May 2020: Went on maternity leave

In May 2020, Becky Lynch went on maternity leave from WWE.

December 2020: Birth of Daughter

In December 2020, Quin and Colby Lopez, known as Seth Rollins, had their daughter.

March 2021: Death of Quin's Father

In March 2021, Quin's father, Ken, passed away.

June 2021: Marriage to Seth Rollins

On 29 June 2021, Quin and Colby Lopez, known as Seth Rollins, got married.

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.