Becky Lynch Sparks Outrage with Tasteless Ozzy Osbourne Death Joke in Birmingham

Well, here we go again. Another WWE superstar decides to cross the line between heel work and flat-out disrespect, and this time it’s Becky Lynch making jokes about dead rock legends. Because apparently, that’s what passes for entertainment these days.

Lynch’s Shocking Comments Leave Fans Stunned

During Monday Night Raw on August 25th, Lynch decided to take a verbal swing at Birmingham—and its most famous son—while cutting a promo before her upcoming match. The Irish wrestler, clearly feeling the need to generate some heat, told the crowd: “The only good thing that came outta here died a month ago.”

But wait, it gets worse. Lynch wasn’t done burying Birmingham (pun absolutely intended). She doubled down with: “But in fairness to Ozzy Osbourne, he had the good sense to move to L.A. Because if I lived in Birmingham, I’d die too.”

The crowd’s reaction? Stunned silence mixed with audible gasps. You know you’ve messed up when even wrestling fans—who are used to outrageous comments—are shocked into quiet. These are people who regularly cheer for chair shots to the head, and even they knew Lynch had gone too far.

Kelly Osbourne Fires Back at Lynch

Ozzy’s daughter, Kelly Osbourne, wasn’t about to let this slide. She took to Instagram with all the fury of a protective daughter, calling Lynch “a disrespectful dirtbag” and adding that “Birmingham would not p*** on you if you were on fire.”

Ouch. Kelly didn’t stop there, either. She ended her rant with “Shame on the WWE for allowing such things to be said about my father and his home!” And honestly? She’s got a point. There’s heel work, and then there’s just being tasteless.

In what might be the most 2025 thing ever, Kelly accidentally tagged a Becky Lynch fan account instead of the wrestler herself. Because nothing says “social media outrage” quite like mistakenly yelling at the wrong person.

The Timing Makes It Even Worse

Here’s what makes Lynch’s comments particularly tone-deaf: Ozzy passed away just over a month ago on July 22nd, barely two weeks after Black Sabbath’s farewell charity concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. The man literally died in his hometown’s backyard after giving fans one last show, and Lynch thought that was prime material for cheap heat?

The Prince of Darkness had just finished what many considered a career-defining farewell performance, sharing the stage with Metallica, Slayer, and Guns N’ Roses. It was supposed to be a celebration of his legacy, not fodder for wrestling promos.

When Heel Work Goes Wrong

Look, we get it. Lynch is playing a heel character, and heels are supposed to say controversial things to get the crowd riled up. It’s Wrestling 101. But there’s a difference between getting heat and being genuinely offensive. You can insult a city’s sports teams, their weather, or their food. Making jokes about a recently deceased rock icon? That’s just poor taste.

The whole point of heel work is to make people want to see you get your comeuppance in the ring. Instead, Lynch has people questioning whether WWE has any editorial standards left. There’s “love to hate” heat, and then there’s “change the channel” heat. Guess which category this falls into?

Fan Reaction Shows Lynch Crossed the Line

Social media erupted faster than you could say “Crazy Train.” Black Sabbath fans, Ozzy devotees, and even casual wrestling viewers were united in their disgust. When you manage to unite the internet in agreement, you know you’ve really stepped in it.

Dozens of fans backed up Kelly Osbourne’s criticism, with many pointing out that Ozzy was Birmingham-born and bred. The man was practically the city’s unofficial ambassador to the world of rock and roll. Making jokes about his death in his own hometown? That’s not heel work—that’s just cruel.

WWE’s Silence Speaks Volumes

As of now, WWE hasn’t issued any statement about Lynch’s comments, and Lynch herself hasn’t offered an apology. The silence is deafening, especially considering how quickly the company usually responds to public relations nightmares.

This isn’t the first time WWE has faced criticism for allowing wrestlers to cross lines of decency, but joking about a recently deceased cultural icon feels particularly low, even by their standards.

The Bottom Line

Becky Lynch might think she’s just doing her job as a heel, but there’s a world of difference between generating heat and generating genuine disgust. Ozzy Osbourne was more than just a celebrity—he was a cultural icon who meant something to millions of people, especially in Birmingham.

Wrestling fans can suspend their disbelief for a lot of things, but they shouldn’t have to stomach tasteless jokes about dead legends. Lynch and WWE would do well to remember that some lines shouldn’t be crossed, even in the name of entertainment.

Maybe next time, stick to insulting the local football team instead of making jokes about beloved rock stars who just passed away. Just a thought.