Becky Lynch has provided insight into one of the most discussed moments from WWE Evolution and just how much extra special it seemed to her at the time. That opportunity came during WWE Evolution premium live event last year that saw the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship defended featuring Lynch, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria in a triple threat match.
Match-Defining Finish
A lot of great action happened in this match, but the ending overshadowed all other moments of the night. Lynch charged across the ring and reversed Bayley into a surprise backslide during the same pin attempt on Valkyria. The seamless and sudden move earned acclaim from fans as well as fellow wrestlers.
On episode four of the WWE Network’s second season of WWE: Unreal, Lynch described moving on and its effect on her. She admitted that the moment surprised even her. “No, honestly, I’m not that great of an athlete, so (laughs). So that was the most athletic I’ve ever felt in my entire life,” Lynch said.
The former Women’s Champion also spoke about the competitors she shared the ring with that night. Lynch made it clear the moment was elevated by the talent around her. “I’m in there with two of the greatest people, and it’s nice to be right there, cheek by jowl,” she added.
Perfect Triple Threat Finish
The Triple Threat was meant to spotlight all three men, and the conclusion did just that. Bayley’s placement, Valkyria’s presence and Lynch’s quick reflexes all conspired to result in a lasting conclusion that can still be talked about online. Since then, fans have referred to the backslide as one of the cleanest counters of the year.
WWE Evolution was a significant moment in women’s wrestling, and moments like this helped to illustrate why. Lynch’s remarks demonstrate the physical demands and millimetre-precision timing involved at the top of the game. For Lynch, a veteran, it was one of those special moments.
Stories like this offer a closer look at the creativity and athleticism that produce WWE’s greatest moments as WWE: Unreal continues to pull back the curtain. For Becky Lynch, the Evolution screwjob remains a career-defining piece of evidence that no matter how much talent you have, and how hard you’ve worked to hone that talent, it all comes down to one single thing: opportunity.
