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Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair's rivalry has been one of the best storylines in the WWE of late, with Becky believing that Charlotte Flair had stolen her spotlight and robbed her of the SmackDown Women's Title, causing her to snap against her friend.
Since then Charlotte and Becky had been at each other's throats on SmackDown Live in a feud that could only culminate in a SmackDown Live Women's Title Match at Hell in a Cell 2018.
And what a match the two women put on, with Becky Lynch playing the heel, with a relatable reason for doing what she's doing, picking on Charlotte's arm to weaken it throughout the match. Eventually she would roll Charlotte up for the win, much to the delight of the live crowd.
This was somewhat of a shock from Hell in a Cell with no-one really expecting Charlotte Flair to lose the title to Becky Lynch. However, the WWE have pulled of a nice surprise by putting the belt on Becky Lynch. So, let's explore some of the reasons why they'd pull of a move like this!
#5. Becky Lynch is more popular
Becky's heel turn and subsequent programme with Charlotte was almost derailed by the WWE Universe refusing to treat Becky Lynch as a bad guy, such was her popularity with the live crowd.
Instead of booing the crowd would cheer her, even when she was insulting them or the city they were from. Part of the problem was that people agreed with her and her gripe against Charlotte, but part of it was that Lynch will always be one of the most over people on the SmackDown Live roster.
The WWE probably thought it was about time they capitalised on this popularity and made Lynch the face of the SmackDown Live Women's division.
#4. It sets up the double-turn
A lot of people saw Becky Lynch as the face in this feud with Charlotte, with 'The Queen' being the heel. That's because they agreed with Becky's opinion that Charlotte did not earn her title match and stole the title from her at SummerSlam.
When Becky overcame Charlotte and won the title she received a huge reaction from the crowd.We then saw a small interaction with Charlotte looking upset in the ring and Becky refusing to shake her hand.
This allows Charlotte to now attack Becky in pursuit of the title and become the heel in the feud. Which is sort-of what the crowd want, which can only make it a good thing!
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#3. Becky deserves it
Becky Lynch is one of the best and more popular women on the WWE roster, not just the SmackDown Live roster, but has taken a backseat to a lot of the other women over the last year.
One of the reasons why the crowd got behind her so much in the path to SummerSlam to face, then champion, Carmella for the title was because they recognised that Lynch has been at the bottom of the pile for too long and it was about time she was given a big moment in the WWE.
#2. It's something new
The SmackDown Live Women's division has been helmed by Charlotte for so long that the crowd are starting to get a little bit tired of seeing 'The Queen' filling the top spot for the blue brand.
Becky winning the title from her in this surprise victory gives the WWE Universe something new and someone new to get behind. We're now likely to get new feuds on SmackDown Live with Becky Vs Naomi, Becky vs Asuka etc.
I'm not saying that Charlotte should stay away from the title forever, she's an undeniably talented athlete and a worthy champion, but the WWE Universe could definitely do with a breather and something different for a while!
#1. It continues the feud
I don't think anyone in their right mind would disagree that the feud between Charlotte and Becky Lynch has been one of the best and most intriguing storylines the WWE has going, so why end it?
Becky winning the title and forcing Charlotte to watch her raise the SmackDown Live title and feel the hurt and pain she felt makes the two women even, but we're obviously in the business of finding winners.
Which means we need these two to continue going at it until we know which one is the better woman once and for all!
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