'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
After months of anticipation, Becky Lynch is finally back in WWE. The Man immediately picked up from where she left off by winning a major title at SummerSlam.
However, Lynch did so in the most frustrating way possible. She squashed Bianca Belair in 26 seconds to win the SmackDown Women's Championship, which was intended to turn her heel. Yes, that's right, the biggest female babyface in wrestling entertainment has returned as a villain.
Interestingly, Lynch reportedly requested to turn heel herself. This gives fans confidence that she will have some amount of input into her character and storylines, thus ensuring an enjoyable SmackDown Women's Title reign.
Lynch could defend her newly won belt against a variety of opponents on the blue brand, all of whom could create magic alongside The Man.
Here are five potential opponents for Becky Lynch during her SmackDown Women's Championship reign. Who do you think should win the title from her? Let us know in the comments section below.
#5 Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair
The most obvious choice of opponent is Bianca Belair, who was made to look weak against Becky Lynch at SummerSlam. The latter hit her with a cheap shot and then a Man-handle Slam to win the match.
This could be the start of a compelling rivalry between the only two female stars who have won in the main event spot of WrestleMania. There must be a proper explanation for Belair's embarrassing loss, which could come through a callback from three years ago.
In the tweet embedded above, Lynch can be seen citing her advice to the women of NXT back in 2018. Belair stood in the background as The Man spoke about striking first in WWE.
This callback can lead to an intense series of matches, as The EST is quite competitive.
Both stars have the ability to create magic in the ring, as evidenced by the SummerSlam crowd's excitement when the bell rang for their "match." Becky Lynch may yet improve Bianca Belair's stock as a main-event star by properly selling for her incredible power and moveset.
In fact, Belair could even win back her SmackDown Women's Championship, especially if WWE tells a long-term story with her. Either way, the SummerSlam squash was not the end of the world for her.
#4 Becky Lynch vs. Toni Storm
Becky Lynch's title reign should progress via a vast array of superstars. This includes those who have barely made a mark on WWE's main roster. Toni Storm is one such name. Despite only debuting on SmackDown last month, she has incredible potential.
There isn't a better way to establish Storm as a viable contender than to give her a competitive title match against The Man. This could come at a B-level pay-per-view after a few months of properly building her up. She doesn't even need to beat Lynch to look great.
#3 Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley
Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley have unfinished business with each other. The two had a solid match on NXT in 2019, although it ended in a no-contest. Lynch and Ripley could run it back, provided the latter gets drafted from RAW to SmackDown.
The potential dynamic between The Man and Bianca Belair could be repeated here, with the Australian's brute strength. Rhea Ripley is a solid option to dethrone Becky Lynch as the SmackDown Women's Champion, whenever that may be.
#2 Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks is the reason why Becky Lynch returned at SummerSlam and won the SmackDown Women's Championship. Banks was unable to appear at the event, which caused The Man to swoop in and take advantage. This naturally means The Legit Boss should target her fellow horsewoman once again.
It remains to be seen how Banks will fit into the title scene whenever she returns, as her rematch against Bianca Belair is still pending. She could challenge Lynch in a heel vs. heel scenario at some point down the road.
It would be interesting to see the two top stars using various creative tactics to get the upper hand. Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks are both capable of pulling off such an ambitious feud.
#1 Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan
If Becky Lynch remains the SmackDown Women's Champion beyond her storyline with Bianca Belair, WWE must use this title reign as an opportunity to create a new female megastar. Enter Liv Morgan.
The former Riott Squad member has improved in the ring and on promos over the past few years. She seems ready to jump up the card. Fans are also on Morgan's side thanks to these improvements, as well as her likability. She was among the crowd favorites to win the Money in the Bank ladder match last month.
This is a similar story to Lynch's rise in 2018. Viewers relentlessly wanted her to succeed, which culminated in her standing tall at the end of WrestleMania 35. This isn't to say Morgan will reach that level next year, but she could take a step towards it by beating Becky Lynch.
Following years of hard work in improving her craft, Liv Morgan is looking for a major opportunity. Not many moments would be bigger than being the one who ends The Man's reign, once and for all.
