Opinion: Should Becky Lynch pick up a win against Ronda Rousey?
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the piece are those of the author's and not of Sportskeeda's
This is probably going to be the most intriguing match on the Survivor Series PPV and the reason behind that is it has become very hard to pick who would or rather who could take the fall out of the two women who have such a massive momentum behind them right now. Let's look at why either of the two could/would win this Matchup and more importantly will whether WWE will be inclined to give Becky the win.
Why Lynch could win
- The biggest momentum in the history of Women's wrestling
There is no denying that Lynch is going through a purple patch and she transformed herself from this lovable babyface to this kickass heel who actually gets cheered wherever she goes. She's the anti-Roman Reigns of WWE who gets cheered when the management wants the crowd to boo her. She has beaten Charlotte Flair clean and has clearly established herself as "The Man" of the women wrestling. Will WWE pull the carpet from under her feet and expect this win would not affect her momentum at all? This is what they would be thinking of right now.
- In the long-run, this helps Rousey
Ever since Rousey has stepped into the WWE there have been news of backstage heat with other Superstars because many in the locker room feel she is just getting served with everything in WWE in such a short time. If she beats Lynch she would be crowned arguably the best women wrestler in WWE. For many, that would be hard to take. On the other hand, if she takes a loss against someone with such a huge momentum behind her it might actually make her look good and show a different side to her character as well.
Why Ronda could win
- Ronda-The Megastar
Rousey is a megastar, she has been in movies, she has achieved major success in MMA and UFC. One of the reasons she has gotten such a big push is because of her success in different fields before coming to WWE. She is one of the biggest stars in the WWE. Will WWE just let her lose so early? It looks highly unlikely.
- Ronda tapping out to a Becky Lynch armbar?
Ronda Rousey, one of the best proponents of the armbar in UFC, tapping out to an armbar by Becky Lynch? Would Ronda let that happen? Would she willing to go down to another wrestler with her own finisher that made her so famous? All these eventualities look highly unlikely as it may knock Ronda off the pedestal that WWE has placed her on.
Looking at the scenarios although it would be a mouthwatering prospect to see the crowd go crazy if Becky Lynch picks up the win against Rousey. But knowing the conservative approach WWE tends to take we might see another standard match where Ronda sells the opponent's moves for most of the match and then, in the end, dominates to take the win.