PHOTO: Becky Lynch Shows Off Boody Face After WWE Night Of Champions Loss

BY SACNILK

Layla has no regrets about leaving WWE before she could work with Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks and Bayley, saying she knew it was time for the next generation to take over. Speaking on TMZ Inside the Ring, the former WWE Women's and Divas Champion was asked if she wished she had stayed longer to work with the women who became the faces of WWE's women's wrestling revolution. Layla explained that she was 38 when she left WWE in 2015 after nine years with the company. She had already worked with Charlotte during the early part of her career, but Becky, Sasha and Bayley were coming up around the time she decided to leave. "No. No. I was 38. I was there for 9 years. I was 38. And it was just time for me to go, you know?" Layla said. She explained that she didn't want to stay and take opportunities away from younger wrestlers. "And then Becky came up, Sasha came up, I think they finally then Bayley came up," Layla said. "And it was just like, you know what, this is their time now." Layla said she had already enjoyed her own run and was happy to let the younger stars have their opportunity. "I was too old, you know, and it wasn't my time, it wasn't my moment," she explained. "And I had my time and I had my moment, and I'm grateful for that." She added, "They're young. I don't want to hold them back. They got to go. Let them shine." Layla also praised the current generation of WWE women, saying she is proud rather than jealous of the opportunities they now have. For Layla, leaving WWE in 2015 was the right decision, even if it meant missing potential matches against some of the biggest stars of the next generation. Layla joined WWE after winning the 2006 Diva Search and went on to spend nearly nine years with the company. During her run, she became a two-time Women's Champion and the final WWE Divas Champion, while also working with stars such as Michelle McCool, AJ Lee and Kelly Kelly. She left WWE in 2015 after establishing herself as one of the notable names of the Divas era.

BY SACNILK

Monday, August 10, 2026, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix Raw emanated from Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia and aired starting at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. It was a big night for the Bloodline saga, as Jey Uso defeated Solo Sikoa in a high-stakes Bloodline matchup, IYO SKY teamed with Sol Ruca for a victory over Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, and Penta advanced in the World Heavyweight Title No. 1 Contender's Tournament with a win over Laredo Kid. Elsewhere, Austin Theory dominated Akira Tozawa, Dragon Lee upset Dominik Mysterio, Big Cass continued his rampage, and Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch both returned to set their sights on Women's World Champion Liv Morgan. Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa face-to-face (Bloodline Stipulation) The show opened with Solo Sikoa mocking The Usos, taunting that he was standing right there in Norfolk. That brought out Jey Uso's music, and Jey made his way to the ring, asking Sikoa if he really wanted to do this and telling him he needed Sikoa to fall in line with The Bloodline. Sikoa fired back, asking Jey how "falling in line" had worked out for him, pointing out that Jey looked like he'd fallen off instead — despite being a former World Heavyweight Champion, a former Men's Royal Rumble winner, and the man who beat GUNTHER at WrestleMania. Sikoa flatly refused to come back to the family, telling Jey that everyone in Virginia loved where he was at right now. Jey told Sikoa to be quiet, reminding him who he was talking to and reminding him that it was Jey and Jimmy Uso who raised and fed him — everything Sikoa had, he had because of them. Jey then challenged Sikoa to a match and fired off a warning shot. Sikoa ducked it, turned to check on the fans behind him, then accepted the challenge — telling Jey that once he beat him, The Bloodline could leave him alone for good, and fired back his own warning shot at Jey. World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament: Penta def. Laredo Kid This one kicked off the bracket that will determine who challenges Roman Reigns for the title on the Sept. 14 edition of Raw. Laredo Kid pushed the former Intercontinental Champion throughout the match, but a missed aerial attack allowed Penta to deliver a crushing Mexican Destroyer for the victory. With the win, Penta advances to the semifinals, where he'll await the winner of the bout between Psycho Clown and La Parka. Analysts going in considered Penta the favorite to eventually win the whole tournament and challenge Reigns at AAA Triplemanía in Mexico City. It's a strong start for Penta as WWE leans into the AAA crossover storyline. Austin Theory def. Akira Tozawa Tozawa was looking for payback after The Vision's vicious beatdown of Otis a few weeks earlier, hoping to get some measure of revenge against Austin Theory. Instead, Theory closed the match out with an Off Switch that nearly sent Tozawa's teeth flying. Immediately after, as The Vision prepared to pile on for a post-match beatdown, Oba Femi rushed the ring to stop it and once again squared off face-to-face with Bron Breakker before officials separated them. This continues the simmering issue between Femi and Breakker, hinting at a future confrontation. Becky Lynch & Stephanie Vaquer Confrontation / Liv Morgan Segment Both returning stars made their presence felt as Stephanie Vaquer came to the ring, told the fans she'd missed them, and said what she'd missed most was striking fear into Liv Morgan while railing against The Judgment Day, only for Becky Lynch to interrupt with a stare-down. The tension between the two carried into the night's chaos when The Man and La Primera both attempted to take out Women's World Champion Liv Morgan, but ended up getting in each other's way, allowing Morgan to escape. This sets up a fascinating three-way dynamic between Lynch, Vaquer, and Morgan heading toward the title picture. It's clear both former champions want a shot at Morgan's title, but their rivalry with each other may complicate that pursuit. Dragon Lee def. Dominik Mysterio Dominik came in with a chip on his shoulder after being excluded from the World Heavyweight No. 1 Contender's Tournament, looking to take his frustrations out on Dragon Lee. It was Lee, though, who brought the intensity, as both luchadors battled in the air before the match was ultimately decided on the ground with an Operation Dragon, extending Mysterio's losing skid. The post-match was where things got ugly, as Big Cass continued his rampage on Raw by assaulting both Dragon Lee and Je'Von Evans. Evans had rushed out to try to save Lee from Cass but paid a steep physical price for it. Sol Ruca & IYO SKY def. Raquel Rodriguez & Roxanne Perez The mystery-partner storyline for Sol Ruca was resolved when IYO SKY emerged as her partner, immediately shaking the confidence of The Judgment Day. Rodriguez and Perez dominated the early part of the match, but SKY and Ruca eventually took control through high-flying offense. The finish saw Ruca drop jaws with an impressive Pop Rox reversal into a superkick that set up the match-ending Sol Snatcher. Notably, Danhausen had also offered to team with Ruca against The Judgment Day earlier in the show, adding a comedic subplot to the build. Jey Uso def. Solo Sikoa Later in the night, "Main Event" Jey Uso officially promised to beat Solo Sikoa and deliver him to World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns — following through on the stipulation set earlier. When the match itself got going, Sikoa came out firing, "backing it up" Rikishi style in an homage to their father, taking the wind out of Jey early. But just as it looked like Sikoa might find his way out of the trap, Jimmy Uso crashed the match and set up Jey for a Spear and Uso Splash combination that sealed Sikoa's fate. With the win, Jey makes good on his vow from earlier in the night, and Solo is now set to be delivered to Roman Reigns — deepening the Bloodline civil war heading into the fall.

BY SACNILK

During the August 3rd episode of Raw, Becky Lynch delivered a promo aimed at putting down her opponent by invoking Liv Morgan's personal life, specifically her relationship with Dominik Mysterio. The line suggested Morgan couldn't even claim to be the top former champion among the group of women Dominik had been involved with — a jab that mixed in-ring credentials with real-world tabloid-style content. Per Meltzer's report, the line referenced Liv Morgan not being the best wrestler to have been involved with Dominik Mysterio, comparing her unfavorably even within that specific, unusual category. It was a pointed, mocking remark clearly meant to needle Morgan on a personal level rather than a purely athletic one — which likely explains why it didn't make the cut for the on-demand version. What makes this situation more interesting is the confirmation that Lynch wasn't going off-script. Meltzer's sources indicated the line was written into the show ahead of time, and that Triple H, along with other members of WWE's creative and production team, knew exactly what Lynch was going to say before she said it live. That detail shifts the narrative. Rather than this being a case of a performer pushing boundaries in the heat of the moment, it appears WWE intentionally included the line in the broadcast — then made the call afterward to scrub it from the version available on streaming. This raises questions about WWE's internal content standards, particularly the gap between what's deemed acceptable for a live, one-time TV airing versus what stays up permanently on a platform like Netflix, where the show is archived and easily clipped, shared, and re-watched. It also suggests WWE may be more cautious than usual about content that blurs the line between kayfabe rivalry and real-life personal references, especially now that Netflix serves as a long-term home for the product rather than a same-day-only broadcast.

BY SACNILK

Monday Night Raw is heading to Ireland for the first time in the show's history, and the company let its biggest Irish star make the call herself. Becky Lynch confirmed on Ireland AM that Raw will run live from the 3Arena on January 25, 2027 — a milestone for a promotion that has spent the last several years pushing harder into international markets. Lynch didn't hide how personal the moment felt, saying simply that as a kid growing up in Ireland, this was never something she or anyone else in the country would have dared to dream up. The announcement had been building for days. Lynch and fellow Irish star Finn Balor were both in Dublin this week for the Zuffa Boxing card at the 3Arena, and WWE used the trip as cover to set up a "massive announcement" teased across social media. Speculation ran hot beforehand — with a lot of fans and outlets betting WWE was about to reveal its first-ever Premium Live Event in Ireland, especially with WrestleMania rumors also floating around the market. Instead, the company went with Raw, and Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan was among those confirming the 3Arena date shortly after. While January 25 will mark Raw's Dublin debut, it isn't WWE's first time bringing a flagship show to the city. SmackDown ran from the 3Arena back on August 22, 2025, giving Dublin a taste of what a full main-roster production looks like. That night doubled as a homecoming for Lynch, who got a hero's welcome before turning heel on the hometown crowd — proof WWE already knows this market delivers. Add this to a growing list of overseas swings for WWE, which has already run Clash at the Castle in Scotland, Clash in Paris and Clash in Italy as it chases audiences outside the U.S. Ireland now gets its marquee moment, and having both Lynch and Balor attached to the reveal only raises the stakes for a night that's already being framed as historic before a single match is booked.

BY SACNILK

Ever since WWE programming moved to the streaming giant back in January, viewers have grown used to spotting the odd edit here and there on the replay versions of shows. This week, it's Monday Night Raw's turn, with a spicy line from Becky Lynch getting quietly scrubbed from the record. During her promo exchange with Liv Morgan on the August 3 episode, Lynch went for the jugular, telling the WWE Women's World Champion she wasn't even the best champion in her own stable — before adding a much cheekier dig, pointing out that Morgan isn't even the best champion to have been romantically linked with Dominik Mysterio, throwing shade at Morgan's on-screen history alongside Rhea Ripley. Except if you only caught Raw on the Netflix replay, you'd have no clue it ever happened. The line about Dominik has been sliced clean out, with the segment now cutting straight from Lynch's "own stable" dig into Stephanie Vaquer's return, as if the Dominik reference simply never existed. This is far from the first time Netflix has taken the editing scissors to WWE programming, and it certainly won't be the last. The go-home Raw before SummerSlam alone had a handful of changes made to it. As a general rule, it seems Netflix's edits tend to fall into two camps: profanity, and anything that might make for uncomfortable viewing. Jade Cargill's wig malfunction on the June 12 episode of SmackDown got the same treatment, disappearing from the replay without a trace. Blood has proven to be just as much of a headache. The Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins Steel Cage Match from Night of Champions was left borderline unwatchable on the Netflix version, with Breakker's bloodied face blurred out for large chunks of the match. Whether it's a stray curse word, a bit of on-screen chaos, or a line that's a little too risqué for Netflix's liking, one thing's becoming clear — if you want to see WWE programming the way it was actually broadcast, live viewing is the only way to guarantee you're not missing anything.

BY SACNILK

Rhea Ripley's quest to retain the WWE Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 40 this weekend just got a bit more interesting.## The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for the opening match of WrestleMania's first night, kicking off the entire two-night event on Saturday, April 6th.## A new spoiler has emerged regarding Ripley's entrance for the match. According to PWInsider Elite, the metalcore band Motionless In White, who perform Ripley's entrance theme "Demon In Your Dreams," are currently in Philadelphia for WrestleMania weekend.## The report suggests that the band is slated to perform a live rendition of Ripley's theme song for her entrance, creating a unique and electrifying atmosphere for the champion's arrival.## This news follows reports of other potential special entrances at WrestleMania 40. Drew McIntyre is rumored to have a special entrance, and AJ Styles has hinted at debuting new entrance music to better suit his current character. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

The main event picture for WrestleMania 40 is set, and Becky Lynch isn't shying away from offering her opinion. ## Roman Reigns will be the focal point of both nights, teaming with The Rock on night one against Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins, and then defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Rhodes on night two. ## This grueling schedule has caught Lynch's attention. In a recent interview with TaRhonda Thomas of ABC Philly, Lynch commented, "It's going to be hard, but that's why they're the champs." She went on to say, "For Roman, he's probably doubling the work he's done over the last year because he hardly ever shows up to work. ## It's going to be real tough on him. It's going to be a lot harder on him. Cody is used to fighting. Seth Rollins is used to being a fighting champion. I think Roman Reigns is going to have the hard time here."## Lynch's comments highlight the demanding nature of Reigns' WrestleMania double duty, especially considering his lighter schedule as of late. It will be interesting to see if Reigns can overcome the physical challenge and emerge victorious on both nights. ## Meanwhile, Lynch has her own championship aspirations. She'll be facing Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship on night one of WrestleMania 40. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

With a stacked resume and a mother's spirit, Becky Lynch isn't shying away from claiming the title of greatest female wrestler ever.## In an interview with CBS Sports' Shakiel Mahjouri, Lynch highlighted her accomplishments: headlining WrestleMania, capturing championships across all brands, and achieving mainstream recognition.## "I'm the first woman to win the main event of WrestleMania," Lynch stated. "I've won every single match there is to win in WWE. I have won every championship there is to win in WWE."## Motherhood and authorship haven't slowed her down. "I continue to break down barriers and to break through glass ceilings all while being a mother. All while being a best-selling author," she added.## Confidently, Lynch declared, "If I quit tomorrow, I am still the greatest woman to have ever done it." But retirement isn't on the horizon. She has her sights set on Rhea Ripley's WWE Women's World Championship at WrestleMania 40. ## Acknowledging the doubters, Lynch said, "Do I need to prove that I still have it? Okay, good. I did plant that seed of doubt. That seed grew into a tree... But what's great is that when people believe in me I'm good. But when people doubt me I am great. In fact, I'm not just great, I am an unstoppable monster." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

WWE Superstar Becky Lynch revealed during a recent interview on "The MMA Hour" with Ariel Helwani that she seriously considered joining TNA Wrestling early in her career.## Lynch, promoting her new memoir "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl," stated that TNA's treatment of their women's division, known as the Knockouts, was a major factor in her initial interest.## TNA Wrestling took notice, sharing a clip of Lynch's comments on social media, highlighting her praise for the Knockouts. This exchange underscores the ongoing discussion about opportunities for female wrestlers across major promotions.## Meanwhile, Helwani isn't done with big WWE interviews. He announced that CM Punk will be his guest on "The MMA Hour" next Monday, April 1st. Helwani emphasized there will be "no restrictions" on the topics discussed, making it Punk's most revealing interview since joining WWE and leaving AEW.## "My goal was maybe I can get into TNA because the way that they were treating women there was so much better." @BeckyLynchWWE spoke to @arielhelwani on a recent edition of The MMA Hour. pic.twitter.com/FfDvnZOQRq— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) March 28, 2024 ## Lynch, looking to regain gold, will challenge Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's World Championship at WrestleMania 40 next weekend. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Becky Lynch may not be holding championship gold these days, but that hasn't stopped her from making a significant impact. ## While Lynch did have a brief reign as NXT champion last fall, it's been nearly two years since she last held a main roster title, dropping the Raw Women's Championship (now known as the Women's World Championship) to Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022. ## In a recent interview with SI.com, she expressed her belief that the women's division needs more than just championship chases to thrive. "We should all be focused on the future of the industry," Lynch stated. "The title doesn't make me – I make the title." ## “That’s what women’s wrestling needs,” said Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin. “We should all be focused on the future of the industry. That’s bigger than me. ## “I don’t need a title. The title doesn’t make me–I make the title. I have enough stories that I don’t need the title. NXT, that’s a place that does a great job with multiple stories with women that don’t all revolve around a title. That’s what our division needs, more stories that don’t revolve around a title.” ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

Becky Lynch, a top star in WWE, has spoken out about the importance of financial rewards for female wrestlers. Her comments come in the wake of Mercedes Mone's (formerly Sasha Banks) reported lucrative contract with AEW.## Lynch and Mone are both considered pioneers of the "Women's Evolution" in WWE. Lynch remains a mainstay in the company, while Mone recently made a high-profile debut for AEW, with rumors suggesting she'll be one of the highest-paid women wrestlers.## In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Lynch addressed Mone's reported contract: "I think that's an important part, getting paid equally for the equal work and the equal position we are at right now. Women's evolutions and revolutions are fine and well, but making sure they equate to contracts and financial reward for these things, when we are doing equal work, is hugely important." ## This sentiment echoes Mone's own recent statement, where she declared being "all about that bag" and acknowledging the power of financial gain. ## While WWE reportedly offered Mone a substantial deal, she ultimately chose a different path, potentially one with greater financial rewards. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

BY SACNILK

This week's Monday Night Raw was a night of victory for Becky Lynch. Not only did she dominate the main event against Nia Jax, but she also revealed some exciting personal news after the cameras stopped rolling. ## Lynch stole the show with a brutal Last Woman Standing match against Nia Jax. Both wrestlers unleashed their full force in this rare singles encounter. The match topped with a dramatic finish where Lynch launched herself off a ladder, driving Jax through the announce table with a powerful leg drop to secure the win. ## But the biggest news came after Raw went off the air. Lynch, the first Irish-born female champion in WWE history, proudly announced that she had officially become a United States citizen. This news becomes even more meaningful considering her visit to the White House just a day prior, where she met with President Joe Biden. ## Politics may be a contentious topic, but there's no denying that the President's meeting with "The Man" is a positive moment for professional wrestling. ## A true master of self-promotion, Lynch didn't miss a beat. She presented President Biden with a signed copy of her upcoming autobiography, "Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Girl." The book is available for pre-order now and hits shelves on March 26, 2024. ## Lynch has called the United States home for over a decade, residing in both New York and Florida. Her move to Florida was a strategic one, placing her closer to WWE's Performance Center to further her wrestling career. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...