Becky Lynch explains title decision at WrestleMania 36
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Becky Lynch shared her thoughts about retaining the WWE Raw Women's Championship at WrestleMania 36 in 2020. Despite believing that Shayna Baszler should have won, Lynch stated that WWE creative decided on a babyface finish to maintain audience happiness during the pandemic. Lynch later announced her pregnancy and relinquished the title to Asuka, who won the Women's Money in the Bank match. Lynch's absence has not diminished her status with WWE, as she is still considered a key figure for the Raw brand.
- •Lynch hoped to drop the title to Baszler at WrestleMania 36.
- •WWE opted for a babyface finish to please the audience during the pandemic.
- •Lynch later revealed her pregnancy and relinquished her title to Asuka.
- •Her last match was on June 8, eliminated from the Queen of the Ring tournament.
- 3:00 PMWrestling Inc — Becky Lynch Reveals Why She Didn't Drop Raw Women's Title At WWE WrestleMania 36
"Former two-time WWE Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch explains why she did not drop her championship at WrestleMania 36.
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