In professional wrestling, backstage tensions often spill over into the public eye, and one such incident involving Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair grabbed headlines in late 2021.
The heated confrontation unfolded during a segment on SmackDown, where a women’s title exchange was scheduled between the two powerhouse performers.
Reports circulated that Charlotte Flair deviated from the planned script, leading to an awkward exchange and subsequent fallout between the two stars.
Lynch, in her memoir titled ‘Becky Lynch The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl’, shed light on the incident, expressing her belief that Flair intentionally went off-script.
In a moment of frustration, Lynch admitted to unleashing a tirade of profanities directed at Flair, even in the presence of WWE chairman Vince McMahon.
“I felt she deliberately went off script, leading to me yelling in gorilla that she was a, to use my exact words, “crafty fu*king cu*t” right in front of Vince,”
Lynch penned in her memoir.
Despite the intensity of the altercation, Lynch revealed in a recent interview on the Getting Over: Wrestling Podcast that she and Flair have since reconciled. Reflecting on the incident, Lynch emphasized the importance of letting go of hostility, particularly in an industry marred by untimely tragedies, such as the passing of Bray Wyatt and Brodie Lee.
“The Man” acknowledged the brevity of life and the insignificance of holding grudges, highlighting the need to prioritize forgiveness and understanding.
Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair stand as titans in of women’s wrestling, having carved their names in WWE history since their debut on the main roster in 2015.
With both athletes destined for the WWE Hall of Fame, their reconciliation serves as a testament to the resilience and maturity required in steering the complexities of professional rivalry.
As Flair continues her recovery from injury, Lynch gears up for a monumental showdown against Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania XL, marking yet another chapter in their illustrious careers.