"She Couldn't Wrestle": Becky Lynch Takes Aim at Ronda Rousey's Skills In WWE

Originally posted on SE Scoops | By Aaron Varble | Last updated 3/27/24

Ronda Rousey has not been shy about spreading her opinion on WWE since her exit from the company. Likewise, Becky Lynch has a firm opinion on the former Women's Champion as well. The Man recently stated that Ronda Rousey couldn't wrestle when she entered WWE, and she was mishandled after that.

Becky Lynch stated that Ronda Rousey couldn't wrestle when she made her way to WWE. Lynch suggested that Rousey was given special treatment and not given sufficient time to develop her wrestling craft before being pushed into the spotlight.

The Man Speaks on the Baddest Woman on the Planet

While speaking to Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, Becky Lynch opened up about Ronda Rousey. She said that the Baddest Woman on the Planet couldn't wrestle. The company only placed her in a position where she was protected, but it was not "off to the races" as many perceived at the time following Rousey's in-ring debut.

“I mean this with respect, but she couldn't wrestle. Like, what we do isn't just something that you can have one good match and then, okay, yeah, I'm off to races. It's a craft and you have to learn your craft. And you have to be diligent about learning your craft. But everybody treated Ronda like she already knew it because when she first came in she was good in that first bout, but she was working with Kurt Angle, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon -- it was a well-rehearsed match, because everyone wanted her to have a good first match. Then it was like, 'okay she can do this it's off to the races,' and that was mishandling her.”

Becky Lynch: I mean this with respect, but she couldn't wrestle. Like, what we do isn't just something that you can have one good match and then, okay, yeah, I'm off to races. It's a craft and you have to learn your craft. And you have to be diligent about learning your craft.… pic.twitter.com/EWLvwlTSej
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) March 27, 2024

Becky vs Ronda

Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch were supposed to have a match at Survivor Series in 2018, but that didn't happen. Nia Jax famously broke Lynch's face before the match, creating an eternal meme in the process, but it took The Man out of that match, where Charlotte Flair had to take her spot.

At WWE WrestleMania 35, Becky Lynch won a historic Triple Threat match for both the WWE RAW Women's Title and the WWE SmackDown Women's Title. She faced off against Charlotte Flair, who held the SmackDown Women's Championship, and Ronda Rousey, who was the RAW Women's Champion. This was the first-ever women's main event in Mania history as well.

Becky Lynch and Ronda Rousey never got their one-on-one match against Ronda Rousey. At this point, it does not seem likely that the contest will ever get booked.

The Man's Future in WWE

Becky Lynch admitted that her deal with WWE expires in two months. We will have to see what she does next, but The Man admitted that she is not concerned about her current situation.

Lynch will battle Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Title at WrestleMania 40. She has already expressed a desire to open up the two-day WrestleMania event with that contest.

This article first appeared on SE Scoops and was syndicated with permission.

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