10 Fascinating WWE Backstage Facts About Becky Lynch
8. WWE Wanted Her To Go Bald
Claiming that the WWE writer's room has made some baffling creative decisions throughout the years is as obvious as saying you can't use Lego bricks to build a skyscraper. The creative side of WWE is often at odds with the wrestlers, viewers, sponsors, and just about anyone. This pitched story is a testament to that.
When thinking about Becky Lynch, one of the first physical features that comes to mind is her bright orange locks. But, despite her hair being a massive part of her identity, one unnamed writer wanted her to shave it all off.
Former WWE writer and accomplished actor Freddie Prinze Jr discussed this factoid on an episode of his podcast, Wrestling with Freddie. He claimed that Creative didn't know what to do with Lynch, and someone suggested, "What if we have you shave your head and act like you're having a breakdown?" Lynch, naturally, shot this down pretty damn quickly.
Prinze claimed that he and Lynch thought it was a stupid concept, questioning how it could have impacted her character. This is certainly one fans are glad was left in the hall of abandoned ideas.
Of course, Shotzi has proven that a shaved head has a place in WWE. But that was done in solidarity with her sister, who is undergoing chemotherapy, not because of goofy creative choices.