3 reasons why Becky Lynch must turn heel at SummerSlam

Becky Lynch is one of the most talented in-ring performers in WWE and one of the most popular.

However, in order to capitalise on her recent career resurgence, the Irish star must trade in her fans for the betterment of herself and the Smackdown women's division as a whole. Summerslam 2018 would be the ideal time for Lynch to embrace the dark side, in the triple threat title match she is competing in with Charlotte Flair and Smackdown Women's Champion, Carmella.

These are the three most pressing reasons for Lynch to turn heel.

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#3 It would give her some much-deserved TV time

Becky Lynch has not held a World Championship since way back in December 2016 when she lost the title to Alexa Bliss. After challenging Bliss unsuccessfully, Lynch largely faded into the background with no storylines for her character and no direction.

A face since she debuted on the main roster, Lynch is in desperate need of an attitude adjustment. Her career prospects and TV time would surely greatly increase if she was to turn heel.

#2 Invigorate the Smackdown women’s division which has stagnated under Carmella

Carmella - Effective on the microphone, not so much in the ring

Smackdown has a dearth of talented in-ring heel performers on the blue brand, which is likely why the limited Carmella is carrying the strap.

With the inaugural all-women pay-per-view, Evolution, coming in October, WWE will surely want to ensure that the World Champions on the show are the best the division has to offer. Charlotte Flair as champion with Becky Lynch as challenger is the strongest match-up the blue brand has to offer.

Carmella for all her talent on the microphone has a late 1990's/early 2000's Diva-esque style that sets the women's revolution back well over a decade. Her reign is surely coming to an end, but Lynch as a face champion doesn't give the division the shot in the arm it desperately needs with no credible heel challengers.

Flair must win the belt and Lynch must turn heel on her best friend.

#1 Ideal preparation to heat up Charlotte Flair ready for a WrestleMania main event with Ronda Rousey

Best friends, better enemies?

This is the number one reason why the Becky Lynch heel turn should and likely will happen. WWE see Charlotte Flair as their greatest female star and is the greatest challenge their current project, Ronda Rousey can face.

Rumours are abound that Flair will headline WrestleMania against Rousey. That is the only women's match that would have the marquee value to headline the biggest show of the year. Rousey, for all the money WWE are paying her, and due to her reduced schedule has and will be well-protected between now and Wrestlemania.

The story is different for Flair. After her excellent performance versus Asuka and ending the Japanese star's three-year undefeated streak, Flair was seemingly being positioned as a formidable opponent for Rousey. However, defeats to the severely limited Carmella and an injury has stunted her momentum markedly. She needs re-heating, badly.

One look at the heel roster that Smackdown has to offer, with limited in-ring performers such as the IIconics, Lana and Mandy Rose mean that if Flair is to be built up as an unbeatable performer once again, she needs a significant upgrade on a potential list of opponents.

That is where Lynch comes in. Lynch is a hugely effective performer in the ring and the microphone and could contest hugely entertaining and heated matches with Flair. It would be best for Lynch, Flair and as the McMahon's would say, best for business too.