5 reasons why WWE should build around Becky Lynch

#3 An organic connection to fans

Becky Lynch has resonated with fans to an unexpected degree.

It’s a part of WWE lore that while Steve Austin became one of the biggest stars wrestling has ever seen, he wasn’t necessarily earmarked for that kind of success. Rather, the conventional narrative goes that Austin was signed to be a mid-card mechanic, but he wound up figuring out a unique gimmick and connecting with fans on a level no one saw coming.

Somewhat similarly, John Cena has famously repeated in interviews that he wasn’t WWE’s first pick in his developmental class, falling behind at least Brock Lesnar, Batista, and Randy Orton. However, his work ethic and connection to younger fans, in particular, helped him move up to the top of his generation.

All indications are that WWE wanted for Charlotte Flair to be the face of its women’s division based on her talent, look, and family connection to Ric Flair. Moreover, Ronda Rousey’s celebrity status made her natural choice to book on top.

Becky Lynch has beaten the odds and subverted expectations in her meteoric rise to the top of the women’s division. When a star can develop that level of an organic connection to the fan base without having the advantage of planned push on top, that’s a situation WWE should make every effort to take advantage of.