10 Wrestlers We're Most Thankful For In 2019

2. Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch
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Perhaps Becky Lynch has cooled off somewhat since becoming 'Becky 2 Belts' at WrestleMania 35, but it speaks volumes of her endearing value as a performer that she has been able to stay so over for so long in WWE's system. Compare her to the company's other top babyfaces and it looks like even more of an impressive feat and while she's always one of WWE's most popular acts, perhaps we don't praise this enough.

It takes a lot for any performer to stay hot for any length of time as WWE's booking patterns are so variable. Not with Becky, though. They've allowed her to look consistently great as Raw Women's Champion, to the point where she's now one of the promotion's most protected and valued wrestlers - and she continues to excel even when handed potentially underwhelming material and/or opposition.

The promos and character work are still on point, too, making Lynch the undisputed queen of WWE's women's scene. If she'd been put in more positions to have outstanding matches against wrestlers further up the ladder than the likes of Lacey Evans, she'd be in the midst of a near-perfect year.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.