Becky Lynch walked into the shadows of the setting sun following her ‘Steel Cage’ match with Liv Morgan in May. She has been on hiatus for over 150 days with no signs of a return, until now. Recently, The Man announced that she will reveal a few details about her future very soon.
Taking it to X, Becky Lynch announced that she will be attending the ‘Vulture Fest’ on November 17 next month. She revealed that she will be answering questions regarding her book and her career. Additionally, Big Time Becks hinted at addressing her potential future in WWE as well.
I know it’s been a while but let’s catch up on Nov 17th at the @vulturefestival
Becky Lynch via X
where I’ll be chatting about my book, my career, and, maybe what’s next.
Moreover, there were some recent reports that suggested that the former Women’s Champion might have inked a new deal with WWE. Therefore, there are chances that the fans might see her return to the company sooner than expected.
I know it's been a while but let's catch up on Nov 17th at the @vulturefestival where I'll be chatting about my book, my career, and, maybe what's next.
— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) October 25, 2024
It has been rumored that Lynch is going to be an integral part of the women’s division on Raw on Netflix. Hence, it is evident that there are high chances that the Irish-born might return to WWE TV before 2025. It is definitely going to be interesting to see where the 37-year-old star finds her place upon her comeback to WWE.
Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair were embroiled in one of the best women’s rivalries of all time. The two feuded with each other a few years ago, which ended up redefining their careers. Recently, The Man talked about her dynamics with The EST of WWE and also revealed the moment that made their rivalry quite wicked.
Speaking on Games With Names, Lynch said that there was once a segment where Belair was supposed to cut some of her hair. Although that spot went as planned, in the closing sequence, the EST set her up for a KOD. During the landing, however, Lynch fell dangerously close to the scissors in the ring, which could have caused serious damage to her face.
But then she turned it around and then cut my hair off. She was KOD-ing me way too close to them scissors, [and it] could have been very dangerous. I could have lost an eye.
Becky Lynch via Games With Names
Big Time Becks said that she was close to losing an eye in that segment. Nonetheless, Lynch and Belair went on to have one of the greatest women’s matches at WrestleMania thereafter. In fact, their feud continued through to the summer of 2022.
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The Green Bay Packers are dealing with some concerning injuries to significant members of their roster. As their fans are well aware, the Packers have seen multiple wide receivers projected to be at the top of the depth chart go down during training camp with various injuries. Christian Watson, of course, has not been practicing all offseason as he is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 18 against the Chicago Bears. In addition to him, the Packers also played their previous preseason game without Romeo Doubs (back), Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf). And while Doubs returned to practice this week, Reed and Wicks remain out. Elsewhere around the NFL, other teams are dealing with injuries of their own, and some involve players who are former Packers. Former Green Bay Packers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. is out for the 2025-26 NFL season One of these players is former Packers running back Patrick Taylor Jr., who played in Green Bay from 2021-23. An undrafted free agent who often filled in as Green Bay’s third running back, he accumulated 261 rushing yards and a touchdown in his three seasons with the Packers. He found himself out of a job when the Packers revamped their running back room before the 2024 NFL season. Taylor ended up with the San Francisco 49ers last season and had the best year of his career with 183 rushing yards and a touchdown while appearing in 13 games. He will not be playing any games this season as San Francisco just put him on season-ending injured reserve: NFL teams can only have so many players on an injured reserve list. Interestingly, Taylor’s injury led the 49ers to release another former Packer, wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, who was placed on injured reserve last week. In order to release an injured player, teams and that player must come to an injury settlement, which St. Brown received. He is now free to sign with any team in the NFL should he be able to pass a physical.
The LA Chargers banked on having their offensive line situation fixed for this season with the addition of right guard Mekhi Becton and all of their other projected starting offensive linemen having another year in the system. A second-year leap from Joe Alt was expected at the right tackle spot. That all changed when Rashawn Slater left practice with a season-ending torn patellar tendon injury. For now, the Chargers are rolling with the line they're most confident in. Alt has moved over to left tackle while projected swing tackle Trey Pipkins III is now a starter on the right side. It's had downstream impacts on the roster. For the time being, the Chargers haven't exactly decided on who their swing tackle is. It would currently project to be backup guard Jamaree Salyer. Here was Greg Roman's full quote from yesterday when asked who the swing tackle was: "That's up for debate really," Roman started. "We feel very comfortable with definitely Jamaree (Salyer). I mean, he's played tackle in the past, and we feel very comfortable with Jamaree as guard and tackle. Really, I would say that's probably the answer to that." Roman was asked a follow up about the fact that Salyer had never played right tackle before. He said that it didn't worry him. The word Roman used was "ambidextrous" when describing his current NFL experience on both sides of the line. Salyer has played left tackle and right guard. Chargers' plan for Jamaree Salyer highlights need for an offensive line addition For the moment, it appears that Salyer is both backup guard and swing tackle. The Chargers also signed OT David Sharpe on August 9th. He finally got into some preseason action on Saturday. Roman credited him for his effort so far but also said, "he needs time to get into real football shape." The last time Sharpe played any regular season snaps was during the 2023 NFL season. "He's working his way through it, for sure," Roman said. Roman also hasn't been particularly definitive on the status of RG Mekhi Becton during his media availability sessions. Becton returned to practice yesterday for the first time in three weeks, but did not participate in team drills. The Chargers OC said he wasn't sure when he would be able to participate in team drills. Last week, Roman said he was not "putting anything in concrete" about Becton playing in Week 1. Yesterday, he said that he thinks Becton will be "good to go" for the season opener. Salyer pulling double duty at both swing tackle and swing guard doesn't seem particularly tenable for an entire season. Unless the Chargers see a rapid progression from Sharpe, one has to wonder if they consider the free-agent market, roster cutdown week, or a trade to find external offensive line help. There should also be a more proper contingency plan in place if Becton can't go Week 1, even with a relatively positive return to practice yesterday. How the Chargers really feel about their offensive line depth will probably be revealed closer to roster cuts next week. For now, the current attrition along the line feels like more than a team that is supposed to be a playoff contender can absorb.
Injuries continue to be the pitfall for the Indiana Fever this season. Per ESPN, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been ruled out for the rest of the season following a knee injury she suffered in Indiana's 99-93 win over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. The injury comes with nine games left in the regular season for the Fever. At 19-16, Indiana has the third-best record in the Eastern Conference and is set to make a playoff push this summer. The Fever have been without second-year star Caitlin Clark since July 15, as the guard has been dealing with a groin injury. The team hopes she can return in the regular season, but Indiana could be significantly shorthanded on offense until her return. Cunningham has averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 30 games played this season. She has been crucial as a rotational player, averaging 25.2 minutes for the Fever. The 29-year-old became an early darling of the WNBA this season for standing up for Clark both on and off the court. Cunningham recently signed a podcast deal with Colin Cowherd. The good news for Cunningham is that she is expected to make a full recovery. However, the injury will crush what could have been a special season for the Fever if and when Clark returns.
A first-ballot Hall of Famer whenever he decides to hang it up, Russell Westbrook has long been revered as one of the NBA's premier point guards, both with his aggressive play and infectious energy. Despite the former MVP's impressive resume, though, he remains unsigned nearly two months after free agency opened on June 30. It's no secret that Westbrook is no longer an All-Star-caliber player, but it's certainly jarring to see his name alongside the summer's other leftovers. Over the last two seasons, Russ has willingly accepted a bench role and shown his ability to contribute even without being the offense's focal point. He finished top-10 in Sixth Man of the Year voting with both the Los Angeles Clippers in 2023-24 and the Denver Nuggets in 2024-25. The Nuggets may have been Westbrook's most seamless fit since the 36-year-old left the Oklahoma City Thunder, which brings us to the key mistake he made this offseason: He decided to bet on himself when his career was trending south. It's understandable why Westbrook decided to decline his player option with Denver. $3.5 million is pocket change relative to today's NBA salaries, so it's possible the nine-time All-Star expected to land a bigger payday on name brand alone. But that's no longer the case with Westbrook. The Nuggets, like several teams before them, took a chance on Westbrook, whose play has been nothing short of a wild card in recent years. Alongside Nikola Jokic, though, he found success operating off-ball by utilizing his natural explosiveness, a sensible calling card for one of basketball history's most athletic playmakers. It seemed like the perfect spot for Westbrook to finish out his career. Instead, he has continued to seek out a more lucrative deal with a team that is looking to give him more offensive freedom. While the Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks are both reportedly interested in adding his services, neither team can offer both a higher salary and an expanded role. It also seems unlikely that Westbrook will find a more seamless fit for himself than what he had in Denver. Whether it's due to his erratic offensive tendencies or his relentless determination to involve himself in every action, it's easy to see why teams have to talk themselves into Westbrook at this point in his career. It appears that Russ will finally be picked up soon, but the damage has already been done. The two-time scoring champion already gave up his best chance at winning a title once he departed from Denver.