Becky Lynch stirred the pot on the April 27 episode of Monday Night RAW in Laredo, Texas, delivering a sharp-tongued promo that quickly turned a routine open challenge into something far more personal.
The Women’s Intercontinental Champion invited “the best of the best” to step up — but when IYO SKY answered, Lynch made it clear she didn’t see her as that level of competition.
Becky Lynch compares IYO SKY to Marty Jannetty, elevates Rhea Ripley on WWE RAW
Lynch didn’t hold back, dismissing SKY with a line that landed like a cheap shot with no referee in sight. “I wanted to fight Shawn Michaels, not Marty Jannetty,” she said, positioning Rhea Ripley as the standout star while framing SKY as the lesser half.
The insult didn’t stop there. When SKY accepted the challenge, Lynch doubled down with, “You accept on behalf of Rhea Ripley?” — suggesting SKY was stepping up as a substitute rather than a top-tier threat. If this were verbal wrestling, Lynch was going for a knockout before the bell even rang.
For context, the comparison carries weight in wrestling history. Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty were once tag team partners as The Rockers. After their split, Michaels became one of WWE’s biggest stars, while Jannetty never reached the same level of success. The reference is often used as a cutting remark — implying one partner is destined for greatness while the other is left in the shadows.
SKY responded the old-fashioned way — with a slap — prompting an immediate match after WWE official Adam Pearce made it official. What followed was a fast-paced title bout, with both women trading momentum like tag partners refusing to tag out.
However, the match took a turn when Asuka interfered, attacking SKY and opening the door for Lynch to capitalize. The champion secured the win with a Manhandle Slam, retaining her title amid the chaos.
Post-match, Asuka continued the assault, locking in the Asuka Lock as the situation unraveled further.
Meanwhile, fans added their own voice to the segment, chanting for the recently released Kairi Sane — a reminder that some stories don’t end cleanly, even when the bell rings.
With tensions rising and words cutting deeper than finishers, this rivalry may be far from its final chapter.
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