Becky Lynch, born Rebecca Quin, is one of WWE’s most iconic superstars. Known for her fiery persona and trailblazing career, Lynch has captivated audiences worldwide. This profile goes into her age, recent return to wrestling, ventures into movies and television, her real name and more.
Field | Details |
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Full Name | Rebecca Quin |
Ring Name | Becky Lynch |
Nicknames | The Man, Big Time Becks, The Irish Lass Kicker |
Date of Birth | January 30, 1987 |
Hometown | Limerick, Ireland |
Height | 5’6″ (168 cm) |
Weight | 135 lbs (61 kg) |
Nationality | Irish (naturalized U.S. citizen in 2024) |
Languages | English, Irish |
Family | Married to WWE Superstar Seth Rollins; one daughter born in December 2020 |
Born on 30 January 1987 in Limerick, Ireland, Becky Lynch is currently 38 years old. She began her wrestling journey at the age of 15, training under Fergal Devitt (known in WWE as Finn Bálor) and Paul Tracey. Her early start laid the foundation for a remarkable career in professional wrestling.
After nearly a year away from the ring, Becky Lynch made a major return at WrestleMania 41. She stepped in as Lyra Valkyria’s surprise tag team partner, replacing Bayley, and together they won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. Lynch would then turn heel the next night on Valkyria.
Beyond wrestling, Lynch has expanded her repertoire into film and television. She appeared in “The Marine 6: Close Quarters” (2018) alongside The Miz and Shawn Michaels. Additionally, Lynch lent her voice to the animated film “Rumble” (2021). Her television credits include guest appearances on shows like “Young Rock” and “Billions.”
Becky Lynch’s real name is Rebecca Quin. Before adopting her ring name, she performed under the moniker Rebecca Knox during her early wrestling career in Europe.
Born in Limerick and raised in Dublin, Rebecca Quin began wrestling training in 2002 under Fergal Devitt (Finn Bálor) and Paul Tracey. She debuted as “Rebecca Knox” and wrestled internationally, including in Canada and Japan. A head injury in 2006 led to a hiatus, but she returned in 2012 and signed with WWE in 2013, debuting in NXT as Becky Lynch.
Type | Date |
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Pro Wrestling Debut | November 11, 2002 |
WWE/NXT Debut | June 26, 2014 (NXT) |
WWE Main Roster | July 13, 2015 (Raw) |
Championship/Title | Number of Reigns |
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WWE Raw Women’s Championship | 2 |
WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship | 5 |
NXT Women’s Championship | 1 |
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship | 2 (with Lita and Lyra Valkyria) |
Women’s World Championship | 1 |
Women’s Royal Rumble Winner | 2019 |
Sixth Women’s Triple Crown Champion | — |
Sixth Women’s Grand Slam Champion | — |
Promotion | Years Active |
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WWE | 2013–present |
NXT | 2013–2015 |
Shimmer Women Athletes | 2005–2006 |
Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling | 2005–2006 |
Queens of Chaos | 2005–2006 |
Various European and North American indies | 2002–2006 |
Category | Moves |
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Wrestling Style | Technical, high-energy striker with submission expertise |
Signature Moves | Missile Dropkick, European Uppercut, Running Bulldog, Clothesline |
Finishers | Dis-arm-her (Fujiwara Armbar), Manhandle Slam (Pumphandle Side Slam) |
Theme Name | Artist |
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“Celtic Invasion” | CFO$ |
Opponent | Rivalry Highlights |
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Charlotte Flair | Long-standing feud; multiple title exchanges; co-main event at WrestleMania 35 |
Ronda Rousey | WrestleMania 35 triple-threat match; Lynch pinned Rousey to win both titles |
Asuka | Series of matches over Raw Women’s Championship; notable match at Royal Rumble 2020 |
Bianca Belair | Feuded over Raw Women’s Championship; Lynch lost title at WrestleMania 38 |
Trish Stratus | Feud in 2023; culminated in a steel cage match at Payback |
Detail | Info |
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Spouse | Seth Rollins (Colby Lopez) |
Children | One daughter, born December 2020 |
Citizenship | Naturalized U.S. citizen as of March 2024 |
Education | Studied acting at Dublin Institute of Technology |
Other Pursuits | Appeared in TV shows and commercials; published author |
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