Recent reports provided an update on former WWE Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch’s future. Fans eagerly anticipated her return on the January 6 RAW Netflix premiere, but she did not appear on the show.
Becky Lynch last competed on the May 27 edition of WWE RAW, battling Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Title in a steel cage match. Morgan retained her title, and Lynch’s loss sparked reports that her WWE contract had expired. Since then, several updates about Lynch’s status have surfaced. WWE’s internal roster still includes her name or or she denning her retirement rumors.
Although Lynch has been off programming for months, she recently attended a WWE and Netflix media event and her appearance in Netflix promo, keeping fans hopeful. While no official statement confirmed her decision, reports now indicate that Lynch has agreed to sign a new WWE contract.
Becky Lynch has signed a new contract with WWE.
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) January 7, 2025
(via @FightfulSelect) pic.twitter.com/m1XQdBc9Bb
Report confirms Becky Lynch has agreed to a new WWE deal
After WWE RAW’s Netflix premiere, reports claimed Becky Lynch was in Los Angeles and ready to appear after the Women’s World Title match between Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan. The promotion supposedly changed plans, giving The Undertaker a moment with Rhea Ripley instead.
However, Fightful Select debunked these claims, stating Lynch was never in Los Angeles. It was confirmed that WWE talent expected her, but Lynch was never scheduled for the show. The report also has provided a huge update on Lynch’s contract status, sharing that she was agreeing to sign a new contract with WWE.
Becky Lynch is now under WWE contract but wasn't planned for last night's RAW debut on Netflix and wasn't at the show.
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 7, 2025
– @FightfulSelect pic.twitter.com/A8R5MIbckI
The length and terms of Becky Lynch’s new contract remain unknown. Regarding her future, plans for Lynch’s return had not been finalized. Similarly, her role at WrestleMania is still undecided. The sources believe Lynch will play a significant part in storylines. With Lynch agreeing to a new contract, it’s only a matter of time before she returns to the screen.
