Becky Lynch’s return to the women’s champion status isn’t exactly shocking given her immense star power. Tiffany Stratton, in a recent revelation, shared her experience of wrestling the Irish sensation and how that particular match served as a pivotal moment in her wrestling journey.
After a series of accomplishments on the main roster, Becky Lynch embarked on a brief stint in NXT last year, engaging in a memorable feud with Tiffany Stratton.
Their clash culminated in Lynch clinching the NXT Women’s Championship in a gripping Extreme Rules bout at NXT No Mercy 2023.
This encounter brought out an unseen dimension of Stratton’s prowess, a fact the 24-year-old wrestler reminisced about during a candid discussion on the latest episode of Insight with Chris Van Vliet.
Reflecting on her match with Becky Lynch, Tiffany Stratton underscored its profound impact on her career journey, expressing:
“No Mercy in California, I had a match against Becky Lynch, we main evented that PLE. I would say that that match was definitely the one where I kind of cemented myself into okay, she has what it takes. And yeah, that was a transformative day for me as well.” H/T Insight with Chris Van Vliet
Tiffany Stratton further delved into Becky Lynch’s significance within the WWE locker room, acknowledging her as a torchbearer from an era where female wrestlers transitioned through NXT before reshaping women’s wrestling on a mainstream platform.
According to Stratton, Lynch’s ability to empathize with aspiring wrestlers stems from her own journey as an unknown talent on the main roster. Lynch’s evolution from a rookie to a megastar serves as an inspiration for emerging talents like Tiffany Stratton, who aspire to carve their own path in the industry.
During her conversation with Van Vliet, the former NXT Women’s Champion praised Lynch as a “great leader” who comprehends the essence of being a WWE Superstar:
“Overall Becky is such a great leader for everybody. And especially for someone who’s kind of just getting their name out there and stuff because she was there. She knows what it’s like to be the rookie and be the one like, nobody knows who you are. So I just think she was so helpful in kind of guiding me through those big matches.”
As Tiffany Stratton gears up for a title opportunity at Backlash France, where she is set to face Naomi and Bayley for the WWE Women’s Championship, the experience gained from competing against seasoned performers will undoubtedly bolster her confidence on the path to potential superstardom.
