Becky Lynch, the Irish-American professional wrestler, has a net worth of $4 million. She is best known for her time in WWE, where she has won multiple championships, including the inaugural SmackDown Women’s Championship in 2016 and the Women’s Grand Slam Championship in 2023.
Early Life and Education
Becky Lynch, born Rebecca Quin on January 30, 1987, in Limerick, Ireland, was raised in Dublin. She was introduced to professional wrestling early in life, alongside her brother Richy. Quin participated in basketball, swimming, and horse riding during her youth. She attended University College Dublin but dropped out to pursue wrestling.
Independent Wrestling Circuit
Lynch began her wrestling career in 2002, training with her brother and debuting under the ring name Rebecca Knox. She joined Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling in 2005 and became the inaugural SuperGirls Champion. After an injury in 2006, she took a break from wrestling but returned to competition in Irish promotions.
WWE Career, 2013-2018
In 2013, Becky Lynch signed with WWE and joined its developmental territory, NXT. She debuted on WWE television in 2014, and by 2016, she became the first woman drafted to the SmackDown brand. Later that year, Lynch won a six-pack elimination challenge to become the inaugural SmackDown Women’s Champion. Her character transitioned to a more aggressive persona in 2018, leading to her rise as ‘The Man’ and a heated rivalry with Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey.
WWE Career, 2019-2024
Becky Lynch made history in 2019, becoming the first woman to hold both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships at the same time. She went on to have a historic 399-day reign as Raw Women’s Champion. After a hiatus due to pregnancy, Lynch returned in 2021 and won her fourth SmackDown Women’s Championship at SummerSlam. In 2023, she achieved the distinction of being the sixth woman to win the WWE Women’s Triple Crown and later added the NXT Women’s Championship to become a Women’s Grand Slam Champion. In 2024, Lynch won the Women’s World Championship once again.
Other Media Appearances
Beyond wrestling, Becky Lynch has appeared in various media. She starred in the 2018 action film The Marine 6: Close Quarters and portrayed Cyndi Lauper in the TV sitcom Young Rock in 2022. Lynch has also competed on popular game shows like Weakest Link, Celebrity Family Feud, and Celebrity Jeopardy!.
Personal Life
In 2019, Becky Lynch began dating fellow WWE wrestler Seth Rollins (Colby Lopez). The couple got engaged that summer and welcomed their daughter Roux in late 2020. They married in 2021. In 2024, Lynch released her autobiography, Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl, sharing insights into her journey and career.
