The wrestling world has been in turmoil over the status of Becky Lynch’s contract with WWE for several months. With his contract expiring, “The Man” has yet to re-sign with WWE, leading to much speculation about her next move. With her loss at the Lord of the Rings event in Saudi Arabia, rumors have resurfaced, begging the question: Is Lynch facing Tony Khan’s AEW?
High-level contract negotiations in 2024
Many popular WWE stars are in long-term contract negotiations this year. In particular, Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins are the subject of speculation. McIntyre was rumored to be considering a move to AEW but re-signed with WWE after a major change of events – winning and losing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in one night, followed by Dwayne Johnson announcing to the public that he was resigning.
Seth Rollins lost his title at WrestleMania XL and was rumored to be leaving WWE. However, he restated those rumors by re-signing with WWE shortly after starting his career there. Now, the focus turns to his wife, Becky Lynch. With the release of her book and the best seller, many believe that Lynch is planning to retire when it comes to making money. This caused a stir online to let her contract expire, vacate the title, and go to AEW.
Opinions rise after ‘King of the Rings’ and ‘Queen of the Rings’
Speculation about Lynch’s future intensified after she lost the WWE Women’s World Championship to Liv Morgan at the King and Queen of the Ring live event. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select added fuel to the fire during the live broadcast after the fight. He said: “I’ll say that I’m sure Tony Khan is willing to give him more money than WWE is giving him.” This situation mirrors what happened to Sasha Banks, although she initially returned to WWE at the Royal Rumble, she chose Khan’s big payday instead. As Mercedes Monáe, she is one of the highest-paid stars in AEW.
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Tony Khan’s Strategy: Stealing WWE Talent
Tony Khan has a track record of recruiting former WWE stars to fill the AEW roster with big names. However, not all of these purchases had the desired effect. While stars like Chris Jericho, Adam Copeland, and Kenny Omega have all stood out in AEW, the legends have often failed to live up to their potential.
Waste of Talent in AEW: A Growing Concern
Critics believed that Khan’s approach resulted in busy rosters and underutilized talent. For example, Mercedes Mone debuted at AEW’s Big Business PPV last March but has yet to compete, only appearing in weekly promotions. This simplistic use of popular talent has drawn criticism from fans and industry experts. Lynch’s fans fear that he will face another move to AEW.
Mercedes was asked about Becky Lynch possibly joining AEW, her response: “I don’t need to recruit anybody, it’s really up to Tony Khan, if any wrestler wants to be here, they can come here” pic.twitter.com/yxCmX8rZeI
— Mone Updates (@ProtectMissCEO) April 1, 2024
What does the future hold for Becky Lynch?
The question remains: Will Becky Lynch join AEW after losing the WWE Championship? An observation from Sean Ross Sapp suggests that Khan is ready to offer him a lucrative contract, possibly more than WWE. However, whether Lynch will accept the offer is unclear. “I really believe that AEW will give more than WWE in the first place. So, I mean, I think he’s going to go there? I don’t know,” Sapp said, revealing that the uncertainty surrounding Lynch’s decision.
Involvement of fans and experts
The wrestling world is divided. Some fans want Lynch to stay in WWE, citing concerns about AEW’s management of talent. Others were eager to see Lynch in a new environment that would revive his career. Experts also have different opinions. While AEW offers a distinct platform that promises bigger paydays, WWE offers stability and visibility that AEW has never achieved.
Wait for game
As the days count down to the end of Lynch’s contract, the wrestling world waits with bated breath. Will she stay true to WWE or follow in the footsteps of other stars like Mercedes Mone and switch to AEW? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure: Becky Lynch’s next move will have a huge impact on the wrestling industry.
