After weeks of speculation, Becky Lynch‘s highly anticipated return at WWE Royal Rumble 2025 did not happen. Lynch last appeared in May 2024 when she lost her rematch against Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Title.
Following the loss, Becky Lynch’s WWE contract expired. However, a few weeks ago, she made headlines by re-signing with the promotion. Even before this news, Lynch remained active with WWE, making appearances outside the ring and promoting RAW’s upcoming move to Netflix.
Many fans believed it was only a matter of time before Lynch returned to WWE programming. They expected her to appear during the January 6th WWE RAW Netflix premiere, but that did not happen.
With Lynch still not competing in the ring, fans speculated about a surprise return at WWE Royal Rumble on February 1. Reports leading up to the event suggested that Lynch was expected to appear. Yet, at the Royal Rumble, fans did not witness her return.
Despite high expectations, Lynch was noticeably absent from WWE Royal Rumble 2025. Recent reports have provided a surprising update explaining why her return did not happen.
Reports: Becky Lynch wasn’t included in WWE Royal Rumble 2025 plans
Fightful Select reports that Becky Lynch was not originally scheduled for WWE Royal Rumble 2025 and was not in Indianapolis, Indiana, for the event. The match plans were already set without her, and her absence wasn’t a last-minute decision. She had no prior commitment to the Royal Rumble and was not included in the creative plans for the show.
As WWE WrestleMania 41 approaches, fans are eager to see what the company has planned for Becky Lynch. Current plans include Charlotte Flair facing Tiffany Stratton, while Rhea Ripley is set to battle Bianca Belair.
Although these matches haven’t been made official yet, it remains to be seen whether Lynch will target a champion upon her return and get added to the mix.
