Former WWE Women’s Champion Becky Lynch has shed light on the highly debated squash match at SummerSlam 2021. There, she swiftly defeated Bianca Belair in just 26 seconds to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
Lynch’s return to SummerSlam after a hiatus due to her real-life pregnancy elicited cheers. However, the abrupt nature of her victory over Belair has divided many fans and critics. In her upcoming autobiography titled The Man: Not Your Average Girl, which is set to be released on March 26th, Lynch explores the emotional experiences backstage and the circumstances surrounding the match.
In her autobiography, Lynch revealed that she noticed Bianca Belair backstage in tears after the match. Lynch approached Belair and assured her that she would give the title back to her when the time was right. A few months later, Lynch dropped the championship to Belair in a high-stakes title bout at WrestleMania 38.
Furthermore, Lynch clarified that Vince McMahon had made the decision for the squash finish, and she had no influence over that decision. As fans await the release of The Man: Not Your Average Girl, Lynch’s candid revelations will indeed generate further discussion.
How many times did Becky Lynch face Bianca Belair in singles matches?
The intense rivalry between Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair has been a highlight of WWE’s women’s division, marked by several memorable singles matches that captivated fans.
The feud ignited at SummerSlam 2021 when Lynch, returning from a hiatus, swiftly defeated Belair to capture the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Their first encounter set the stage for a series of exciting battles. On a RAW episode in November 2021, Lynch and Belair clashed once again in a championship match, with Lynch emerging victorious to maintain her dominance over Belair. However, Belair continued to pursue her goal of reclaiming the championship.
The pivotal moment arrived at WrestleMania 38, where Belair finally redeemed herself by defeating Lynch and regaining the championship. Their rivalry reached new heights at Hell in a Cell 2022, where they competed in a triple-threat match with Asuka in the mix. Despite the added challenge, Belair successfully retained her championship. The culmination of their rivalry on WWE TV occurred at SummerSlam 2022, where Belair once again triumphed over Lynch, solidifying her reign as the SmackDown Women’s Champion.
It is worth noting that their rivalry extended beyond televised events, with numerous encounters in house shows and dark matches between 2021 and 2022.
