This week, WWE has crowned a new Women’s World Champion in the form of Becky Lynch. She emerged victorious in a Battle Royal on Monday Night Raw, marking her seventh world championship reign in WWE. The title was recently vacated by longtime champion Rhea Ripley, who held it for 380 days after winning it from Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania 39.
Lynch outlasted Nia Jax and Liv Morgan in the final three of the Battle Royal, despite being put through a table earlier in the match. Ripley had to relinquish the title due to a shoulder injury, leaving Lynch with an opportunity to claim the championship. Ripley was a dominant champion during her reign and faced formidable opponents in her title defenses as part of the popular group The Judgment Day.
WWE is undergoing changes under new head of creative Paul “Triple H” Leveque, who is focused on building new stars and steering the company in a new direction. Despite Lynch being a familiar champion, her experience can help shape the new era of WWE and pave the way for emerging talent.