In the tumultuous world of professional wrestling, where alliances shift like the wind and rivalries blaze with intensity, few stories are as compelling as that of Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. Best friends turned bitter enemies, their journey through WWE’s ranks has been marked by epic battles, dramatic betrayals, and, ultimately, a complex bond that defies easy categorization.
Lynch and Flair’s friendship blossomed during their tenure together on the WWE NXT brand, where they forged a close connection both in and out of the ring. But as their careers progressed and the spotlight grew brighter, cracks began to form in their once unbreakable bond. The seeds of rivalry were sown, setting the stage for a series of legendary matches and unforgettable moments.
One such moment came at Evolution 2018, where Lynch and Flair squared off in an epic Last Woman Standing Match. The bout, hailed as one of the greatest in women’s wrestling history, showcased the raw emotion and fierce determination of both competitors as they fought tooth and nail for supremacy.
Their paths would cross again at Survivor Series 2023, where they were reunited as teammates in a Women’s WarGames match. Despite their differences, they joined forces to emerge victorious, proving that even the fiercest rivals can set aside their animosity in pursuit of a common goal.
But while Lynch’s star continues to rise, with a coveted title shot against Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 40 on the horizon, Flair finds herself sidelined after undergoing ACL surgery. Yet, despite their diverging paths, Lynch remains reflective about her complicated relationship with Flair.
In a recent interview, Lynch opened up about her dynamic with Flair, acknowledging the highs and lows of their tumultuous friendship. While their rivalry may have tested their bond, Lynch emphasized the underlying love and respect that still exists between them.
“I think it’s good. I think in writing this book, at no point I certainly did not intend to in any way be disparaging against her and I don’t think I have.”
“I think I’m fair in trying to give her perspective and things because I don’t think it’s fair to completely bury somebody in a book, especially in a world that is so subjective, because they don’t have the opportunity to defend themselves. I talk about our fallouts, but I at least tried to paint it from her perspective as well as from my own.”
As she continued to speak, Lynch confirmed that, at one point, she was best friends with Flair.
“Working together, yeah, it was easy because I think the undercurrent of all of it, fallouts and all, is love. You get more upset by somebody hurting you if you’ve loved them, or you do love them, then from somebody that you had no relationship with at all. That is the thing with Charlotte. We were best friends. We we’re like sisters. Then we fell out. Wrestling came between us. Then we came back together.”
“Then there was the notorious fallout with the titles, but I think throughout all of that, if she ever needed anything, I would be there for and I think if I ever needed anything, she’d be there for me. I think that trumps all. I think life is too short to hold these animosities for too long, and I think if you hold them too long, they weigh down on you.”
Reflecting on their infamous fallout over the WWE titles, which saw Flair drop her title unceremoniously during a draft, Lynch offered insights into the incident and its impact on their relationship. Despite the tension it caused, Lynch believes in forgiveness and moving forward, recognizing that holding onto animosities only weighs one down.
As Lynch prepares for her WrestleMania showdown and promotes her new book, “The Man: Not Your Average Girl,” her reflections offer a poignant reminder of the human side of sports entertainment. Amidst the glitz and glamour of the ring, Lynch’s journey serves as a testament to the power of friendship, forgiveness, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the heat of battle.
