10 Most Shocking Revelations From WWE In 2020

9. Becky Lynch Becomes The Mam

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The McMahon Family can tell you until they're blue in whatever Vince calls that face of his that the company is all about "putting smiles on faces", but no trite branded sentiment will be thick enough sheep's clothing to hide the wolf lurking beneath.

They've never been the "nice" company, and they've never been any further away from that in 2020, but it's worth stopping to toast one of the few wonderful things to happen on Monday Night Raw in a run of episodes to forget for the red brand.

Conspicuous by her absence in the run-up to Money In The Bank 2020, Becky Lynch was advertised for the following night's Raw, with a month having passed since her victory over Shayna Baszler at WrestleMania 36. There, she revealed that the briefcase Asuka had deservedly grabbed contained the Raw Women's Championship, only before also revealing that she was going on maternity leave.

Having sold the relatively daft euphoria of becoming the new titleholder, 'The Empress Of Tomorrow's reaction to the real surprise was one too precious to be lost to pro wrestling pomp. "I'm so happy for you" crept out from the new Champions amidst chants of "Becky" as 'The Man' walked away to leave a warrior in charge.

 
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