50 Best Wrestlers Of The 2020s (So Far)
13. Becky Lynch
Having cracked WWE's main event scene in 2019 before taking time away to have a child in 2020 and half of 2021, the rest of Becky Lynch's half-decade has been a masterclass in adaptability, longevity, and leadership. Lynch could have coasted. Instead, she evolved.
As 'Big Time Becks', her heel persona might have divided opinion but the matches didn't. In-ring, she'd never been better, with a refined sharpness defining her matches and reflecting a decade-plus of experience. It was the confidence of 'The Man' switched up to make a total career reinvention make sense.
Between mid-2022 and 2024, Lynch was once again a key babyface fixture in WWE’s women’s division, bouncing between Raw and SmackDown while simultaneously becoming a surprise MVP in NXT. Dropping in to elevate the likes of Tiffany Stratton and Lyra Valkyria, Lynch gave WWE’s third brand a ratings and credibility boost while helping usher in a new generation of stars. Her NXT Women's Championship reign was brief but meaningful - the sort of legacy run that did more for others than herself.
Her matches throughout the decade have ranged from show-stealing main roster bouts with Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley to gritty TV clashes with Liv Morgan and Zelina Vega. And unlike many top stars, Lynch has consistently used her platform to lift others up. She’s as comfortable giving as she is taking - a rare selflessness that’s paid off for WWE's ecosystem in measurable ways.
In a company that still struggles to book its women’s division with the depth and consistency it deserves, Becky Lynch - again a heel in 2025 - has become arguably its most vital constant, still delivering at the highest level while ensuring that what comes next is even stronger.