Becky Lynch now a free agent, more details
Added 2024-06-01 04:00:11 +0000 UTCBecky Lynch is now a free agent.
As of midnight, Becky Lynch's WWE contract has expired and she is now a free agent for the first time in 11 years. Lynch had re-signed with the company back in 2021, and saw out her contract, and was largely wrapped up on WWE TV last week as she lost the World Title to Liv Morgan. We're told that WWE seemed aware that Lynch would look to take time off even before she won the World Title, but felt like it was a better approach for the story to have her win it. There was no concern that Becky woulnt "do business."
Those we spoke to claim there was no agreement or deal reached at the 11th hour, but that WWE has communicated their desire to continue working with Lynch. WWE and those close to Becky aren't expecting her to go anywhere else as things stand now, but are expecting major offers to come her way. Industry sources have long expected her to get the largest contract offers of any woman in wrestling history.
WWE sources that Fightful spoke to said that Lynch has been "class" to deal with and had communicated to them that she was taking time off.
Lynch hasn't been a free agent since 2013, and hasn't been an active free agent since about 2006, as she'd left the business before signing with WWE.
Comments
Bro so triggered he wrote a story :)
Charles Lee Ray
2024-06-01 18:19:11 +0000 UTCLol nope because its not a possibility , if her husband hadn't re-signed with WWE then it would be more of a possibility but because he did it's less of a possibility just being realistic sorry if you don't like that :)
Ryan Martins
2024-06-01 18:13:33 +0000 UTCPeople in this thread acting like they know these people. I wouldn't imagine she leaves and goes anywhere else, but to act confident that you know one way or another is laughable.
rocksolid124
2024-06-01 16:21:36 +0000 UTCIs the little wwe shill offended it's a possibility
Charles Lee Ray
2024-06-01 15:40:25 +0000 UTCLOL Not a chance in hell
Ryan Martins
2024-06-01 15:30:18 +0000 UTCYeah i don't expect her to go anywhere those saying she could go to AEW are just wishful thinking she will take time off then come back later this year
Ryan Martins
2024-06-01 15:19:17 +0000 UTCIf Becky Lynch wants to work a match anywhere in the world but AEW, it’s very likely WWE would allow that. One of the perks of being the best women’s wrestler in the world.
Trevor D.
2024-06-01 13:44:32 +0000 UTCIf marigold is working with WWE then it would be entirely possible for her to do it under WWE contract,what would be impossible is her doing a match with someone in stardom or TJPW who are essentially working with aew
Rj
2024-06-01 13:11:56 +0000 UTCRealistically, you, me, or anyone else has no idea what makes sense for her family.
Troy A Palek
2024-06-01 10:19:52 +0000 UTCShe deserves the biggest contract
Stew Sizer
2024-06-01 10:18:17 +0000 UTCThe only short term thing she could do is TNA. Which she could probably just do signed to wwe.
David Olivo
2024-06-01 09:36:52 +0000 UTCMercedes Moné has an ego. Mercedes Varnado, a friend to Rebecca Quinn, would be happy. It helps all women in the industry going forward.
David Olivo
2024-06-01 09:35:01 +0000 UTCI'm sure she's not leaving but at 12:01, I imagine she had the largest offer of any female wrestler ever sitting in her inbox.
Jeff Perullo 1LTPHOTO 2LTCOLPhoto
2024-06-01 08:55:56 +0000 UTCI'm sure Mercedes would love it. She's one of the horsewoman. Mercedes knows what Becky going to AEW would mean for the company. I have almost no doubt that at 12:01 AEW sent her a monster offer that would make her the highest paid female wrestler in history, and if they haven't wtf are you waiting for TK.
Jeff Perullo 1LTPHOTO 2LTCOLPhoto
2024-06-01 08:53:09 +0000 UTC@ Fightful crew — how realistic would it be to have Becky do some sort of a one-time dream match somewhere outside of the US (e.g., Japan)? That’s not be possible anytime she’s under a WWE contract.
Ivan Yagolnikov
2024-06-01 06:36:08 +0000 UTCDon’t forget Ricochet too!
Ivan Yagolnikov
2024-06-01 06:29:49 +0000 UTCI don't expect her to go to aew either but people really should know better than to say this after 5 years
Flameducky
2024-06-01 06:29:31 +0000 UTCThe top female in the industry by far. If AEW offers the highest contract ever, how does Mercedes feel about that? There are egos at play
Super Dave Osborne
2024-06-01 06:13:32 +0000 UTCWoah. She should definitely do a world tour to AEW, Stardom, NJPW, Impact and some places like DPW (for the culture lol)
Dragmire
2024-06-01 05:10:23 +0000 UTCI feel like she'll re-sign, but she does deseve some time off.
Laquita Momon
2024-06-01 05:09:42 +0000 UTCMan, that's wild. She's one I assumed would be a WWE life. It'll be interesting what she does next.
Ian Henry
2024-06-01 05:05:54 +0000 UTCShe's definitely re-signing. I can't see her going to AEW.
A
2024-06-01 04:31:21 +0000 UTCI see why they fired the talent relations guy. Drew contract coming down to the wire before extend. Gable contract up, Becky a free agent… cmon
Kash
2024-06-01 04:21:38 +0000 UTCsooooo has anyone outside of wwe reached out to becky yet
e d
2024-06-01 04:18:58 +0000 UTCShes going to the NWA
Landon '3½ inches is big enough' Gossett
2024-06-01 04:08:15 +0000 UTCWhat is Rebecca Black doing in the Impact Zone ?!?
Chase Hughey
2024-06-01 04:08:09 +0000 UTCIt’s the best way for her to get some guranteed time off while also using those offers from AEW and elsewhere to boost her offer from WWE
Ethan Carpenter
2024-06-01 04:07:23 +0000 UTCShe should take time off, but I’d feel so much better if she was taking it while under contract with WWE. Seeing her anywhere else would be extremely weird, and wouldn’t make sense for their family. But I also imagine Tony is going to aggressively pursue her. You can never say never in wrestling.
Levent
2024-06-01 04:06:20 +0000 UTCI honestly figured this was the plan. She has earned some time off and I hope their family enjoys it.
Dorian Lecter
2024-06-01 04:06:16 +0000 UTCTony is calling her now. BECKY QUIN IS ALL ELITE! 😲😲
Charles Lee Ray
2024-06-01 04:06:00 +0000 UTCWell deserved time off. See u at the rumble Becky
Waltrezel
2024-06-01 04:05:27 +0000 UTCShe'll re-sign. Not if, when.
David Majors
2024-06-01 04:04:24 +0000 UTCHope she enjoys her well deserved break.
TF
2024-06-01 04:04:17 +0000 UTC
