3 Reasons Why Becky Lynch Is 'The Man'

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Becky Lynch gets into it with Triple H

Since last fall, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch has been on a tear with her "The Man" moniker which has resonated with the WWE Universe at a time from the WWE Women's Division was undergoing a renaissance with more unique characters, longer matches and more meaningful storylines. Some pro wrestling analysts have even labelled her the female version of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin due in large part with their paralleling personalities of taking the WWE brass to a whole new level.

And so let's dissect the three main reasons on why Lynch is truly "The Man" in the WWE right now.

#3 She Was Not Hired Solely For Her Looks

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Eva Marie makes her entrance

Before Lynch came into the WWE back in 2013, the WWE Women's Division (then known as the WWE Divas Division) primarily consisted of former swimsuit and fitness models who had a lack of pro wrestling experience or knowledge.

Women such as Kelly Kelly, Eve Torres, Candice Michelle, Michelle McCool, Kristal Marshall, Maryse, Brooke Adams, Layla, Torrie Wilson, Sharmell, Jackie Gayda, Stacy Keibler, Maria Kanellis, Ashley Massaro, Lena Yada, Tiffany, Alicia Fox, Brie and Nikki Bella and Eva Marie (pictured) were among the many women who were scouted by the WWE due to their eye-catching looks.

The majority of those women were recruited by former WWE Head of Talent John Laurinaitis who was notorious for hiring models as well as bodybuilders and former football players while largely avoiding the indie circuit. There were a few women at the time such as Gail Kim, Mickie James, Victoria, A.J. Lee, Paige, Beth Phoenix, Natalya and Katie Lea Burchill who were experienced wrestlers prior to joining the WWE but they were exceptions to the rule.

Things began to change in the WWE Women's Division back in 2012 when Triple H replaced Laurinatitis. It became very evident that Triple H wasn't a fan of eye candy as he wanted the WWE Women's Division to consist of serious wrestlers much like Shimmer has. He then hired indie wrestlers such as trainer Sara Amato, Sasha Banks, Asuka, Bayley, Ruby Riott and Lynch while most of the eye candy women have either retired or have been released.

Imagine what the WWE be like today if Triple H wasn't around...

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