The Real Life Bond Between WWE Wrestlers Becky Lynch And Lita, Explained
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WWE Hall of Famer Lita shocked the world recently when she made her incredible return on Raw, interrupting a steel cage match between Becky Lynch and Bayley. Lita helped Lynch get the win and fans popped loud when they saw Becky and Lita standing tall together, victorious over the heels. Lita even entered into the steel cage and gave Becky a long hug, and the two were visibly emotional. The emotion was very real as Lita and Lynch share a deep bond in real life as well.
Becky Lynch was tormented for months by the numbers game as she feuded with her rival Bayley. The Role Model's faction Damage CTRL kept getting the better of The Man, until Becky decided to bring some backup on RAW. Lita came out to help Becky even the odds during her match and the two legendary women shared a beautiful moment at the end of RAW.
Lita Is An Inspiration To Many Current WWE Wrestlers
Lita was in the prime of her career back in the Attitude and Ruthless Aggression and many current WWE Superstars in the women's division grew up idolizing her. The list of women who have claimed to be inspired by Lita includes Bayley, Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, AJ Lee, Liv Morgan, and even Becky Lynch.
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Many fans believe that Lita was way ahead of her time, as she was a true wrestler at a time when WWE booked women for gimmick segments only. But her extreme and outlaw style still shined and inspired the next generation of women who would bring in the women's revolution in WWE
Lita Was Becky Lynch's Idol
On several occasions, Becky Lynch has openly admitted that she grew up idolizing the Hall of Famer. In fact, Big Time Becks even broke character in order to praise Lita after their match at Elimination Chamber 2022. While Becky was in a heel turn at the time, she still put over the Hall of Famer in a backstage interview after the event, "It was, it was [special]. There were a lot of emotions coming into this match. And now there is a lot of emotions after leaving this match. My childhood hero, the person I looked up to in a match that I honestly never thought is going to happen."
The match was absolutely fantastic and well-received by both fans and critics. Lita defied expectations as she was smooth as butter in the ring. Becky won the match, but both women won each other's respect. Speaking on Ryan Satin's Out of Character show in 2022, Becky said she would love to work with Lita again. "She was my hero, and she’s somebody who always championed for me when I was nobody when I was the underdog. I think maybe she saw a little bit of herself in me, and to be able to work with her and tell a story that wasn’t the typical, oh you’re a has been! Because she’s not obviously, you could see her go. She’s awesome."
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Lita Sees Herself In Becky Lynch
Lita admitted that Becky's journey in WWE was very similar to her own. In an interview with Ring The Belle in 2022, Lita said that Becky wasn't the chosen one when it comes to WWE. The Hall of Famer recalled that Becky was a bartender in New York and had a wild journey to the top. Lita added, "Stars just aligned, she seized the opportunity, and that’s more how I see my journey."
The Man revolutionized the industry and made history as she became the first woman to win the main event of WrestleMania in 2019. On SmackDown's 20th anniversary blue carpet, Lita showered Becky with praise as she got emotional about their real bond. She said in an interview with Denise Salcedo, "Becky’s rise made me feel emotional. I’ve been such a supporter of her from early on and have a really close relationship and I know how hard she’s worked and watching her rise and seeing her, I’m like she’s really doing it, it’s awesome.”
It will be interesting to see what Becky and Lita decide to do next as their fans love seeing them together.
